‘Body Image is a person’s perception of the aesthetics of their own body compared to the standards that have been set by society.’
Body image and confidence is always something I have had an issue with. But whilst saying that I do think having some kind of body issue/consciousness is very normal and a very human thing to feel. From being a late bloomer in high school with my non-existent boobs in Yr11 to panicking before a night out that I don’t look right, thinking I am 5 sizes bigger than I am and opting for baggy jumpers and joggers to just cover everything up (Just to mention a few (or a lot)). It is a normal thing! I think body image is defiantly heightened by fitness Instagram models, the Kardashians and social media in general.
Being from a dance background body image was always something at the back of my mind. It wasn’t exactly pushed, and no one ever said to me your fat don’t eat, but the skinnier you were the better or more liked/desired you were. Trust me when I say I fell into that hole whilst at uni. To cut a complex story short I just wasn’t fuelling myself enough for the amount of exercise I was doing and lost a lot of weight. But I thought I looked good. Looking back, I was a bag of bones and a set of cheek bones. This photo below is the only one I have from this time. My neck, wrists and face just look tiny!
There is a positive reason behind this post because recently I have been feeling very very body positive. Which is very unlike me, but I am actually living for it. I am learning to accept and love my little shape and curves. It’s cute Chlo love it, show it off! I recently took a very risky Instagram picture before my works xmas party which is very unlike me! I felt a massive ‘F$*k Yeah’ after posting it because I knew I looked great! I think one of the biggest lessons I have learnt is that just because someone looks good in a type of clothing it doesn’t mean I will too. It’s ok if it doesn’t suit it. Example A: Mom jeans. They are super fashionable and loads of people look amazing in them yet every single pair I have ever tried on (and that’s a lot) grip me in the wrong place and make my butt & hips look ridiculously huge in comparison to the rest of my body. But you know what I look great in super tight high waisted jeans so I will just have to stick to them.
I guess long story short. I am really just trying to preach the fact that whatever your mama gave you, you should accept and be happy with. Yeah ok my stomach bloats when I eat crap which I don’t like but if I eat clean it goes and I am happy. I think as humans we will probably never accept every tiny bit of our bodies as they change and morph. But right now, I am happy that I am finally comfortable in my own skin because it’s pretty cool!
Thanks for taking a look.
Chloe May x
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Don’t you ever try to emulate a Kardashian. Happy Christmas 🙂
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Oh don’t worry Derrick I am very anti anything remotely Kardashian!
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I can really relate to this post, I’ve always struggled with body image and still do now. Such an important topic to talk about. Great post x
Charlotte 💗
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Thank you Charlotte! Thanks for taking a look x
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Body positivity is so important! I too believe that we should feel proud and confident in our body!!
Embracing our true self is very important!!
Nice blog!!
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Excellent post. This hit me hard. I have the worst body image right now but I’m working on trying to love myself for who I am, and not the weight I am.
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Thank you Nyxie! You are you and beautiful regardless of what size or shape you are x
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I relate so much with this post. This is a topic we need to talk about more. FYI you look better than the Kardashians.
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I’m also working on my body positivity. It’s tough when you have expectations but also battling old habits (they definitely die hard with me lol) but I’m working on it slowly. I’m working on finding something everyday to be proud of and looking at my body and my style in a more positive light ❤️ Thanks for the post it’s very inspirational!!
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Old habits are hard to break when it comes to this subject but everything is a little step forward. Thanks so much Whitney that is so lovely of you x
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Isn’t it amazing the importance we put on what society thinks is beautiful?
Having struggled with body image too, I am inspired by your acceptance of yourself. It’s a helpful example. ❤
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Aww Thank you that is such a lovely thing Im glad I am setting a good example x
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it really is! What they say goes! Thanks for your comment xx
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I needed this post. I’m currently in full self loathing mode and I am really struggling to find anything that I like about myself at all.
I needed to read this, It is so hard to accept that we are amazing.
I hope one day, I can feel as positive about my body as you appear to.
And that picture… WOW!
Merry Christmas Chloe x
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Aww Claire Im glad you found this post then! It is a difficult thing to get our heads around but we are all so awesome in our own ways!
Thank you Claire
Merry Christmas to you too xx
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You look beautiful in both pictures! As long as you’re happy that’s most important xx
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Aww Thank you Chanelle! You are very right there! Merry Christmas x
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Merry Christmas to you too! Xx
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I completely relate to this post! I’ve always struggled with body image, especially in my younger years when I was significantly more active than I am now. I’m just now starting to accept the bod for what it is and to not be too hard on myself.
Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for your comment Jess! Im so glad you are starting to accept you for you x
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Glad to see you’re feeling better about body image – it’s such a tough situation to be in because we SHOULD all be able to have at least a little confidence in ourselves. We’re the only version of ourselves we’re ever going to get.
I have struggled with similar issues for a good few years, always comparing myself to other men of a similar age who are either more muscular and better built, look good with tattoos etc or those who simply are able to embrace the way they look. I have a long way to go but I hope it’ll come someday!
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Thank you for your comment Thomas! It is really nice to hear it from a male perspective as well as females. I think it is a long process that even after writing this post I’m sure I will battle the issues again soon.
Thanks again for your comment x
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Such an important message you’ve put out, who cares what you look like, who cares what people think, there’s way too much hate going around. Love yourself! X
Jared Davies | http://www.jareddavies.co.uk
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Couldn’t have said it better thanks Jared x
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Body image is definitely society’s perceptions. At the same time, that also means it’s just an opinion. I used to feel like I am not the right standard because I am too small and not structured like others. It is great that you’ve been feeling body positive! You look great! As long as we do our best to be our best selves, we are winning.
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
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Thanks for that lovely comment Nancy! I completely agree with you x
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love it. QUEEN!!!!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Haha Thank you x
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Be the best soul and person you can be. Beauty radiates from that.
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This is such an important post and wonderful to read, especially with the crazy ‘diet culture’ that is every January, which is almost upon us. You are looking fabulousssss ♥ x
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Thanks for taking a look Ellie! It’s so close I hate the new year new me thing!!
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Such a great post about body image! I think positive body image is so important! Embracing our bodies is definitely something we should be doing in 2020! Xx
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Thanks Lovely! I think it is something everyone should strive for! x
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Definitely! X
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