𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . just the way you are ・ Hands up, who has been living in their favourite Bridget Jones-esque pants throughout lockdown?⠀ ⠀ I've seen a lot online lately about working out for other people but I think @lizzobeeating put it perfectly when she said: "I'm not working out to have your ideal body type, I'm working out to have mine".⠀ ⠀ I'm a big believer in working on myself, for myself - but that hasn't always been the case ・ I spent so many years trying to get that 'ideal' shape that we are led to believe is the only one we should have ... y'know the one, that "bikini body" ・ But if you ask me EVERY body is a bikini body - I've worn a bikini before I had boobs, before I joined a gym, when I joined a gyms and didn't go, when I dieted to my leanest and when I didn't diet in order to feel free ・ My ideal body is one that makes me feel empowered, one that makes me feel healthy and happy and everything in between.⠀ ⠀ My ideal body is my body, and your ideal body is your body ・ And I like you very much, just the way you are 💕⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #positivebodyimage #bodyliberation #bebodypositive #confidenceisbeauty #BodiPosiPals #feelgoodstyle #bodyacceptance #mindfulmoments #myselflovestyle #chattycaptioncommunity #ptintraining #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach⠀ #excercisemotivation #strongbodystrongmind #lockdownworkout #isolationworkout #lockdownworkouts #stayinworkout #noequipmentneeded #mygreyhome #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #greyhomes #workoutclothes #selfphotography #selfphotoshoot#selfpotraitphotography (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlRxkHloLQ/?igshid=138e29zj55dnn

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 . . .⠀ ⠀ . . . for yourself?⠀ ⠀ There's a lot of reasons why I exercise daily - it makes me feel good, it allows me to switch off and process what is going on in my life, it improves my confidence ... the list is endless!⠀ ⠀ The diet industry force-feeds us the narrowminded belief that the sole benefit of regular exercise is weight loss when in actual fact the benefits are more wide-ranging;⠀ ⠀ 1️⃣It reduces the risk of diseases such as certain types of cancer, heart disease and diabetes ⠀ ⠀ 2️⃣Weight-bearing activities improve your bone health⠀ ⠀ 3️⃣The increased demand on your heart makes it stronger and more efficient⠀ ⠀ 4️⃣A balanced programme can help improve your posture⠀ ⠀ 5️⃣It makes everyday activities easier ⠀ ⠀ 6️⃣You are more likely to be able to maintain your fitness and independence in old age⠀ ⠀ 7️⃣Improved brain and nervous system function has been witnessed in those that are physically active⠀ ⠀ ⠀ There is so much more to being physically active than just being agile or strong ・ So tell me - why do you workout?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #positivebodyimage #bodyliberation #bebodypositive #confidenceisbeauty #BodiPosiPals #feelgoodstyle #bodyacceptance #mindfulmoments #myselflovestyle #chattycaptioncommunity #ptintraining #wellnessblogger #wellnesscoach⠀ #excercisemotivation #strongbodystrongmind #lockdownworkout #isolationworkout #lockdownworkouts #stayinworkout #noequipmentneeded #hallwaydecor #greyhomedecor #greyinterior #greyhomes #asseenonme #whowhatwearing #whowhatwear #seethegram #wardrobebasics #wearitwithbex (at West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBiwoYABoNv/?igshid=14jvhy4ciuzdw

How skinny can I look in one photo? - - - #shirtlessmen #shirtlessguys #bebodypositive #bodyconfience #bebodyconfident #bodyconfidence #lgbtq🌈 #lgbt #gay https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxe7Ynpj1mT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9yyisgylsyyv

Wanna Drink - - - #bodyconfience #bodyconfidence #bebodypositive #lgbtq🌈 #toplessmen https://www.instagram.com/itsharveywood/p/BxALnUknVkT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mrzosw26qqe5

Hey I am on the phone - - - #bodyconfience #bodyconfidence #bebodypositive #lgbtq🌈 #toplessmen https://www.instagram.com/itsharveywood/p/Bw9p6JCnI8F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1te798noims8z

Hey I am on the phone - - - #bodyconfience #bodyconfidence #bebodypositive #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtq🌈 #toplessmen https://www.instagram.com/itsharveywood/p/Bw9okdKHVV8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2nutllv55xn2

May not be good looking but if you don't like it sod off #shirtlessguys #lgbt #bebodypositive #lgbtq🌈 https://www.instagram.com/itsharveywood/p/BwR-HkMHZ2H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17gprjmegcc2z

Hey my shirt is off I may not look good but sod off if you don't like it. #shirtless #shirtlessguys #bebodypositive #lgbt #lgbtq #photography # https://www.instagram.com/itsharveywood/p/BwRhcSoHda8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5afojpc6tdsi