We've all been guilty of it( especially women)wearing girdles and spanx to define a shape that's not ours.. But, see what had happened was(LOL), I gave birth to a little boy 7 months ago... Before giving birth, I definitely had my sexy BACK. I was fitting in a 10/12 perfectly. To me, it was an accomplishment because I hadn't been this size since high school. And that's over 10+ years ago! I was walking daily, drinking water and just being cautious. It wasn't because I was ordered to loose weight by my Dr, but because I just wanted to feel better about myself!!
Society has consumed our self image with pictures of all the celebrities looking anorexic.. They're in bathing suits that are barely on, they are buying size zeros and everyone is talking about cutting back in the meat department. A conversation was held with a few sister girls and we all ranged from size 8-18. Are we healthy? Yes we are! We like just FOOD.I'm not going to front, as I'm typing this blog I'm enjoying a slice of pie and ice cream. Does that make me fat? To some YES but to me naw!!! I can out walk a skinny chic any day. I don't have diabetes nor heart disease. I can race my daughter and not be out of breath. This summer, I was cheer mom for my daughter's squad. She was quick to say, " My mommy was a cheerleader and she can still do a split".. And, I'm not going to lie, it made my heart smile every time I was able to do a split.. It took a while to hop right back up, but your girl Did It!!
The average American woman's size is not in the single digits, its a 16!! POW! So, just like we put emphasis on age( she does NOT look a day over 25, you're right because I'm 32)the emphasis is put on size too! Go figure, numbers are just not safe in these parts!!
In the end, we all have to be happy and content with the skin we are in. Just lastnite, I noticed this long strand of gray hair. I mean it's long. I'm tempted to pull it out but its apart of my make-up. Plus, if I get rid of it, who knows how many more will grow in it's place!!
So, let us enjoy our spanx and girdles.. Pizza, burgers and Coke too. There's nothing FAKE or PHONY about using a little support to help enjoy the skin you're in!! So, tonite when you have dinner, sip on that soda! And it better not be diet either!! And if you dare call security, let it be on those fake women who know good and well they want more than those rice cakes!!!! Chew on that!!!
Cheneka T. Is.......
- Sincerely, ChenekaT
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- I'm Cheneka, simply put!! I'm a Mother, Author, Business Owner and Co-Founder of Women Who Network, LLC. I recently became a published Author: Strategically Being Mom. Book number 2 is currently in the works. A series on things I've learned while being a Single Mom. I was born to help heal others through my words and actions. My greatest Joys are my children and to help others. You can find me on Instagram; womenbldgnetwrk( business) neka_th( personal).
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