Totally Random Wednesdays #4- Flawless-Celebrating the Normal Body

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Many of us suffer from body image issues. Ok, most of us. We look at magazines and television and we actually believe that the Photoshopped fake bodies on celebrities and models are representation of real or ideal physiques. Well, any woman who has ever had a weight problem, growth spurt or baby knows that these images are nothing but hog wash.

Yeah Rrriiiigghhhhhttttt.........

This TRW, my darlings, I want you to know the truth: that there is no such thing as a body flaw. Cellulite, stretch marks, pock marks, scars, flab and acne are ALL normal. Period. So many people say that there is no perfect body. Well I say that all bodies are perfect already.

Now, it is absolutely normal to want to improve your appearance. If you don't particularly like your scars or anything that makes you feel like it takes away from the image you think is best for you, it's ok to want to remove them or treat them and if doing say will aid your confidence then go for it! But, what I really want you all to understand is that, unlike obesity, all of the aforementioned "imperfections" are normal and natural occurrences in the human body and that the media has distorted our view of what a normal body is. 

She has cellulite and rolls.

 Many people would try to make you think that because you aren't photoshop perfect that you are not worthy of love, that men will be turned off by your scars or cellulite. Listen very carefully. Any man who would be so shallow as to let something as LAME as that stop him for praising your beauty and loving you like you deserve to be loved, is a special breed of loser, especially if you have had a baby. That is NOT the proper response to a vessel that has housed and sustained life and he should be singing your praises. Oh, and guess what? Guys are prone to the same body issues as we are!

Do not believe the lies. A woman's body goes through many changes throughout her life and all of those little scars and marks tell your story. Remember that: your body is a canvas on which life, fate and experience tells it's tale. Celebrate it and never be ashamed of YOUR unique story. 

Still think celebs have "perfect" bodies?

You are beautiful and already perfect. Flawless and completely whole. I seriously recommend being careful of the magazines and shows that you watch, especially if you have daughters. They must understand that the changes and development of their bodies is normal. They must understand that they are their own beauty standard and whatever adds value to their life they must accept and any lies and misrepresentation must be weeded out and tossed in the gutter they came out of. 

You are already good enough. You are already worthy. You are already FLAWLESS!!!!!!!!