
So.....here it goes.......
Courtney wrote this amazing post, and I've been thinking about it all day. ALL DAY....
(Go on, read it.....I'll wait :) )
Self confidence is something SO important to me. I cherish it....I hold it tightly, and I desperately want my children to grow up loving themselves, just the way God made them.
See, I've always struggled with self esteem. The thing is, I was really confused. I thought feeling good about myself was directly connected to the size of my jeans for a really, really long time. And my jeans were big. and my self esteem wasn't.
It's funny how things work out though..... I had to work on myself.....work on my INSIDES, before anything would budge on the outside. I had to learn to be happy with myself in a size 26, before I had any success shrinking.
But I learned a lot during that time....
I learned that a knock-out figure may turn heads, but a sincere smile, an infectious laugh, and a joyful heart will keep them turned. That the sexiest thing a woman can wear is confidence in herself....and that a positive outlook & a beautiful spirit have a staying power that perfectly toned buns just can't match :)
I want my girls to know this....and I don't want them to ever feel like their worth is hinged on their waistband, as I did for far, far too long...
I will never be a size 2......I highly doubt I'll ever walk down a runway, or anything of that nature. and I'm perfectly ok with that...
Today I'm nearly 30 years old.....my jeans are a size 12.... and ya know what? I can look in a mirror today, and be really happy with what I see :)




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These are beautiful. Perfect lighting :)
You are beautiful! That first photo is my favorite! You look spunky. :)
Self-confidence is something I've struggled with as well. I'm sure many women could say the same thing. I already see my 12YO daughter struggling. It makes me sad, but I hope I can help her overcome it ... sooner rather than later.
gorgeous!
These are fantastic. I love them all, but the 1st and the 3rd are my favorites. You did such a great job.
Your gorgeous!!!
Beautiful self portraits, and very inspiring post.
Love reading your story -- because almost all of us have been there, done that! And I love when you say what it takes to keep a head turned -- because that's so true!! :)
You are beautiful -- love these shots! Especially the last two! :) But what makes them shine even more is your attitude - your acceptance of yourself, knowing that you are happy in your skin! :)
GORGEOUS! These are gorgeous! YOU are gorgeous! I truly love that my post inspired you and I so enjoyed reading your words today. You get it now. Isn't it weird that it took us so long? Thrilled that you took the plunge!
I'm having trouble to find words that aren't creepy when this is only like my third comment ever, but this post was sweet and touching and you are very pretty.
I love your first photo! And the last one too! You did so great! I am so excited that you "get it"! That you understand how important it is to love yourself and not hide from the cameras. It's always important to strive to be better, but in the meantime you should never be afraid to show your face! I'm glad you joined!
Great job! You are beautiful. You look wonderful. I'm with you on the Size 12 jeans club. I've been there for about a year and a half now (down from a 14 after having my kids) and while it's not a 6 or whatever perfect number we think society has for us (I guess it's a 2 now) we are beautiful, normal women.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Beautiful. The black and whites are my favorite. They really make your eyes pop!
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