This is my body

 Hey everyone!
This is not a running update; even though I have a race on Thursday.

It's not about Letters To Antonio (which went really well).

This isn't about the wedding (which is getting closer).

This is about my body.

These are pictures I took today; this is my body.

This is the body that has run one half marathon and three 5k's with three more this year alone.

This is the body that gets on stage and performs and helps me become different characters.

This is the body that I've worked for but can work on more.

This is the body that has been under scrutinty.

This is the body that I go from loving to disliking in any given day.

This is the body that when I go shopping that I'll have a "good body day" and not get discouraged when things don't fit or the number isn't the one I want.

This is the body that has trouble accepting compliments because I can't compliment it.

This is the body that knows how to love people.

This body knows how to laugh.

This body is not afraid of emotions.

This body has seen a lot and will continue to see a lot.

This is the body I'm trying to accept when society tells me that I don't fit the mold.

This is the body that I'm trying to love even on days I feel unlovable.

This is my body; good or bad, it's mine until I die.

I know it's hard for people to truly be confident in their body; I struggle with it a lot.  And I know it's hard to compare yourself to others.  Don't.  Be yourself and love yourself but also remember that it will take time too.  One day you'll be able to look at your body and go "Damn, I look good!" And I hope that you start to believe people when they say your beautiful, because you are.  And maybe you're already confident in yourself and love your body- to you I say congratulations! You've done it!  But I do ask that you be patient for the rest of us.  

As long as you're "healthy", happy, and feel content...you're the right size.  If God wanted us all to look and be the same he would've made it so.  So even if you don't believe it now, I believe in you.  And maybe one day we'll all be super confident and completely change the world.  I'm looking forward to it.

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Thanks for reading this train of thought post.

Until next time, keep running strong!

Actress on the Run