If you are reading this, you either think this is a post about the dietary needs of unicorns or you are just like me.
A person full of self-doubt.
I’m not talking about your skepticism for being able to perform your job or daily tasks, but I am talking about your reluctance to love and be kind to yourself- right now. Not when the scales show that you are ten pounds lighter.
I have spent the majority of my life hating myself and beating myself up. Feeling like I am not good enough or worthy enough to exist. That is, unless I transform myself into somebody else.
I have spent hours of my life wondering what if…
Me aged 5: What if I looked like Sandy from Grease…
Me aged 7: What if I looked like Princess Jasmine…
Me aged 10: What if I looked like Ginger or Baby Spice… (Not Posh- we shall discuss that in a later post).
Me aged 15: What if I looked like my friend’s older sister with the tiny waist and big boobs…
Me aged 30: What if I looked like Gigi Hadid or Emily Ratajkowski (I’m the blonde on the right…)
My point is, I have always assumed the grass is greener for those who fit the beauty stereotype. The females with the long legs, tiny waists, great buns and amazing tits. And the males who are six feet and slightly-above tall, with great hair, broad shoulders, abs for days and biceps so big that you just want to hang off them like a koala off a branch.
The grass could be greener…
It’s definitely easier to get into kitschy night clubs or gain more instagram followers. But do you want those things for the majority of your life? No. They are simply short lived desires. And there are much better goals to have in life than that of a flattering insta pic with that matcha latte.
So be of THIS mindset.
THE GRASS IS GREENER WHEREVER I AM.
You see I am not someone who fits the mould. I think I could have been fifty years ago. But I have more than often felt ‘not cute enough’ and been told I’m pretty average looking in this lifetime. I have tried every diet under the sun. I have starved myself, eaten too much, existed for a few days on kale and smoothies and I have worked out so hard to the point of exhaustion.
But this is no way to live your life. Trust me!
Now who knows, you may have instagrammed me. This blog could now be making me rich. And now, theoretically I’m #livingmybestlife. I have a personal chef who I pay to figure out my macros so I can weigh one hundred and twenty pounds. Oh and I can also afford those leg extensions, you know that latest cosmetic surgery fad. Let’s just say I look like the long lost Kardashian sister nobody knew about after a few secret and expensive trips to Mexico, to see Gerardo, for him to fix a few things. I may now be an archetype as a result of beauty standards… But I highly doubt it. If (or when) I’ve made a few bob spreading love, I’m going to spend my money rescuing disabled and visually impaired pugs and name them anything Harry Potter related. But in the meantime I can cook my own Brussels sprouts and walk myself to a shop to buy a cupcake or six thank you very much.
Anyway back to me not fitting the mould… As of now, I don’t fit it and yet I am happy with myself and appearance (more or less). Right in this moment I can appreciate myself. I can take a deep breath and feel really lucky to have my health. And I want you to be able to do the same.
BECAUSE BEING HEALTHY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING!
It is a work in progress for all of us unicorns out there. But I believe we can do it and will live a happier life as a result.
My goal is for you to love yourself as you are right now- this second! Not in the future. Not in a week’s time after existing solely on lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Not after hours and hours of training for your next race. But now.
It’s going to be hard. We have to change our habits. We have to develop a new sense of awareness. We have to devote time and energy to being kind and considerate. But guess what? You’re a frigging unicorn. There’s nobody else like you in the world (unless you have an identical twinny).
So be sure to implement self-love ASAP and to subscribe to THE BIL’s list so you can keep up to date on my posts. I’ll be sharing health tips including recipes, food for thoughts and of course my own struggles on this subject #thestruggleisreal !!!!
As always,
Live with Love,
The Bimbo in Limbo xxxx
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Comments are closed.Wonderful post. You’ve done a beautiful job setting up the site.
Thank you Denise. I look forward to checking out your blog now! 🙂
I like, “The Grass Is Greener Wherever I am.” Great quote!
Love this post! Working on taking better care of myself and this was really helpful 🙂
It’s really true. We always think that the grass in greener on the other side. We need to change that.
Absolutely! We spend so much time not being kinder to ourselves in this exact moment of time! Thanks for leaving a comment and saying hi! 💖
Such a great reminder! I am always looking in the mirror critiquing my body and skin – wishing I could do this or have that product. I also find myself comparing myself to others. I need to look in the mirror and love what I see even with the “flaws”.
We are only getting older and to that point where it is irrelevant what we look like (hopefully) So love yourself today! Appreciate the wonderful hard working woman you are!! Xxxx
As a women, I feel like you are taught from a young age not to like the way you look. It’s still a struggle for me. I’ve gained about 15 pounds in the last year, and my first reaction to the weight was to stop eating…It’s such a struggle.
And it’s crazy that we always know how much we have gained or lost… I’m a US size 4/6 and yet because I stay in shape I have an overweight BMI. It’s insane. We need to stop believing what we were programmed to. Beauty DOES come from the inside! I know you’re still stunning- right now- whatever the scales say. Throw them away and remember how amazing you are! And thanks for commenting xxxx
Thank you for sharing! Self Love is essential in our lives, it is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle, kindness, understanding, and for loving others! ❤️