The Body Pride Project 2

**resubmission because I decided I wanted text.

*long post warning*

Today I went bathing suit shopping and for the first time ever, I actually can genuinely say I am happy with how I look. It took me a long way to get here and i’ve considered writing on the topic so here’s a little start..

My first two years of college have been transformative to say the least. Up until about two years ago the thought of showing anyone this side of me seemed impossible. Societal norms have warped my perception of what beauty really is. Throughout the majority of my life, my weight always interfered with any social interaction I’ve had. I constantly felt judged and looked at as ugly and was extremely paranoid because of that. Comparing myself over and over has made me become very hard on myself. In high school I felt embarrassed because of my weight. Some people may have thought I was pretty confident, but I hid a lot. I never talked about it and bottled it all up. It was a topic of conversation I always ran away from.

After leaving such a terrible space, I finally found myself and am always looking for new ways to see myself in a more positive light. Over the past two years I have slowly started to love myself and every inch of my body that society would label as flaws. I never thought I’d find happiness because of my weight. I never thought I’d find love. I never even thought I’d get to where I am today. I’m rly proud of who I’ve become and how much I’ve grown these past two years. Today I can honestly say that I really do love myself.

p.s i’m not always this sappy just rly proud (◔ᴗ◔)

I finally found the outfit I feel good in

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This year, after finally conquering my 5 year battle with an eating disorder, I finally gathered up the confidence to wear a Halloween costume I can’t hide in. And I felt fabulous in it! @transcend-fit

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stay positive

Panache is hosting a 2016 Modeled by Role Models campaign and are now accepting nominations to model for their brand. Nominees are chosen for their healthy approach to body image.❤️ If someone has inspired you to love your body exactly as it is, nominate them today by heading to ModeledbyRoleModels.com/Nominations.💋 For more information on the contest head to my blog at MsLindsayM.com or via Instagram @MsLindsayM #BodyPositiveBabe #SelfiesForSelfLove #MyRoleModel

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Feeling happy!🐙

I hope that mood stays, friend!

Feeling happy!🐙

I hope that mood stays, friend!

Panache is hosting a 2016 Modeled by Role Models campaign and are now accepting nominations to model for their brand. Nominees are chosen for their healthy approach to body image.❤️ If someone has inspired you to love your body exactly as it is, nominate them today by heading to ModeledbyRoleModels.com/Nominations.💋 For more information on the contest head to my blog at MsLindsayM.com or via Instagram @MsLindsayM #BodyPositiveBabe #SelfiesForSelfLove #MyRoleModel

thank you for sharing this opportunity!