Rethinking "Bikini Body"

I wanted to make a post to address the two little words that used to give me SUCH anxiety. “BIKINI BODY”. AHHHH! What do these words even mean, and why do they cause so much stress for people?

Personally speaking, I would hear those two little words and envision someone with the *perfect* body including amazing abs, toned legs, and so on. THAT was what gave me such anxiety, because that wasn’t….and STILL ISNT me! Because I wasn’t super thin, didn’t have amazing abs, and tiny, thin arms, I was too shy and uncomfortable in my own skin to show by body in a bikini…or even shorts!

Over the last few years, I have been working not only on my fitness and nutrition, but also ridding myself of those negative thoughts and voices in my head. Yes, I have used the term bikini body, but to me, it has a completely different meaning than you might think.

“Bikini Body’ is not about your physical appearance. It is a complete state on mind and form of self-confidence. We ALL have DIFFERENT body shapes and sizes, and NO ONE should ever be ashamed of what they are working with ;) . I have spent countless time comparing myself to others, and finding images that portray my “dream body”, but you know what? Asking and wishing for someone else’s body is a complete waste of time. We are all different. Instead on focusing on OTHERS, we need to take that time and learn to love and work on OURSELVES.

I have come to terms with the fact that I will never be 5’7” with a dainty frame and tiny shoulders. This ex-swimmer is rocking her broad back and muscular legs!

This Bikini Body mindset is simply saying to yourself, this is MY BODY, and I am going to OWN it! It is the confidence you have to strut your stuff and not give a f**k what others think.

So how does one get to that state of mind?

1.     STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS!!

2.     Write down your goals. What is it that you want to accomplish? What areas could you improve on? (healthier diet? Portion sizes? Tone up? Lose weight?)

3.     Give yourself a short-term goal. These are a lot easier to maintain, and you are able to celebrate small victories!  (give up soda for a week?)

4.     Accountability!! Hold yourself accountable. Join a group, ask your friends and family for support.

5.     Work at it every single day and make it your new habit. You will slip up once in a while, and that is completely okay. Take that opportunity to overcome your obstacle and get back at it!

6.     OWN your body! Confidence is beautiful. YOU are beautiful. Let people see that!

You might not be at your goal right now, but continue to eat healthy, workout, join our team accountability group, and hold your head high! YOU can only be YOU, so rock YOUR bikini body, girl!

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