"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14
Hi Friends,
Recently, I have felt a need and desire to write again... So here we go:
I never really thought that I was beautiful before I had children. Strange choice of topics, perhaps, but it is something I wanted to talk about.
After I gave birth to my second child, I had about 20lbs to lose. It didn't shed easily, nor melt with the breastfeeding. At the time, I actually had self-loathing thoughts and a lot of shame towards my body. I remember wearing my husband's t-shirts and leggings for so many months postpartum. I remember wanting to wear his t-shirt and leggings to Friendsgiving which is very unlike me to dress so casually.
But at my worst (and less than one month postpartum), I said to myself, "I love my body." I knew that I was once beautiful and would love to return to my previous self because I knew that she was hidden within. I vowed to sincerely love myself and appreciate myself if I were to ever return to my previous state and well-being.
Well, here I am, I lost all the weight and weigh even less than before I first became pregnant. I say all this not with pride but more with love towards myself and appreciation for myself.
I would like to encourage you to not give up and do what you can to be your best self or close to it. Life a live free of self-hatred, self-loathing and shame. Live a life of love and appreciation for yourself. It feels good and it is freeing. I truly believe that God wants us to be happy, healthy and holy. You are worth it.
TIPS//my lifestyle for weight management: - Two meals a day (and maybe a small snack at night) - Mostly plant-based foods (I do eat dairy, eggs and fish though) - Cardio and bodyweight exercises (I usually do a mix of jogging, hiking, squats/abs/pushups!) - Cut the unhealthy carbs! Plants have a fiber, protein and carbs :) - I love dried unsweetened mango for my sweet-tooth :) - I do have cheat meals for when I go out :)
Until next time <3
Love,
Sarah
