Love the skin you're in (and forget about the scale).
By Carlie Fox — Written on Aug 18, 2019
Actions speak louder than words. That means, instead of constantly looking in the mirror and thinking to yourself, "Why do I have curves," go to your closet, whip out that tight dress and embrace every inch of your body.
There is nothing wrong with having a little extra junk in the trunk. Just like there is nothing wrong with being a size 0 or a size 12.
Living a life where being ashamed of your body is the norm is not a way to live – look to your curves as a powerful tool.
You are strong and can fill out those skinny jeans perfectly. All sizes are created equal, so just because your friend may be three sizes smaller than you doesn't make her body any better. They say we are always wanting what we don't have, but maybe what we need is right in front of us. Your body is beautifully made.
I know practicing self-love is easier said than done; we want to embrace our curves but can't help comparing our bodies to the models on Instagram or Victoria Secret ads.
A Victoria Secret model's body is beautiful in its own way. Your body is built wonderfully and there is no room for comparison in your mind. The only thoughts that should float in are, "I'm hot, I'm worthy, and I'm deserving of every curve on my body."
I know how hard it can be to accept your body for what it is; I am a 5 foot nothing, curvalicious woman who sometimes wishes she didn't have to go three jean sizes to fit her thighs into her pants. But, once those jeans are on I feel powerful, regardless of size.
Here are 15 confident quotes about loving you body, loving your curves and living a healthy, happy lifestyle to remind you how perfect your curves are. Just in case my speech wasn't motivation enough.
1. Always and everyday
"I stand in awe of my body." – Henry David Thoreau
2. Make yourself a little revolutionary
"The most revolutionary thing you can do is love your body." – Unknown
3. The only opinion that matters is yours
"There is nothing wrong with your body, but there is a lot wrong with the messages which try to CONVINCE you otherwise." – Rae Smith
4. Look in the mirror and see all of your beauty staring back at you
"Real beauty isn't about symmetry or weight or makeup. It's about looking life right in the face and seeing all it's magnificence reflected in your own." – Valerie Monroe
5. Beautiful is a state of mind
"Beautiful isn't a size." – Unknown
6. We all want to be a little extra
"What's better than looking behind and seeing something extra there? I'm talking about my butt and I love her." – Unknown
7. You are cute, beautiful, fabulous
"My curves are cute. My belly is beautiful. My flab is fabulous. & there isn't anything you can say to change my mind." – Unknown
8. Not everyone can handle a body this beautiful
"If you think I'm "too big" for you, than I assume you don't have the proper equipment for the job." – Unknown
9. Show off those curves to the world
'When life gives you curves, flaunt them." – Unknown
10. If only our body behaved every time we wanted it to
"Loving your body only when it's in perfect shape is like loving your kids ONLY when they're well-behaved." – Unknown
11. So eat that slice of pizza and maybe a cookie or two
"Confidence will make you happier than any diet ever will." – Unknown
12. Challenge yourself to find one outfit that makes you feel confident in your body
"It's not about what size you wear. It's about how you wear your size." – Unknown
13. Make your body the best defense mechanism
"If curves could kill I'd be a lethal weapon." – Unknown
14. Be your biggest hype woman when it comes to your body
"Don't let your mind bully your body." – June Tomaso Wood
15. Just take a detour
"If you can;t stand the curves, get off the highway." – Unknown
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Carlie Fox is a writer who covers zodiac and astrology content, pop culture, religion and relationship topics.