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While the body positivity movement may be largely dominated by women, there are men making waves too, one of whome is Stevie Blaine AKA Bopo Boy. . ❤️ What if you forgot to enjoy your life with your bestfriends & missed out on all their birthdays because you were in the gym trying to get a ‘juicy peach’ What if you never wore that incredible dress you had in your wardrobe for 10 years because you lost confidence in yourself when you saw that woman wearing it after your bought it at that party? It just is. "It's not about who wore it better... it's about anyone feeling like they can wear anything!" You may have to re-light the candle many times and fan the flames with all your might to bring them to life. British model Charli Howard, who slammed her agency in a viral Facebook post after being dropped for being "too big" at a size 2, has learned to embrace her natural, healthy self and went on to co-found the All Woman Project. Style blogger Kellie Brown aims to inspire women of all sizes to dress their best with her super successful And I Get Dressed (and kills it every time). Today marks 6 months since my first surgery when because of a severe flare up of my ulcerative colitis I needed my colon removed and I was left with a stoma. It’s having to face looking at myself in a way that I never thought I would be able to. Honour your appetite, embrace the space you occupy and be you, unapologetically. It’s #nationalbikiniday today and I want to talk about why I still keep harping on about why it’s okay to wear a bikini no matter what your size. Everything is so beautiful when we stop looking for the negative things. I personally like working out and being my version of healthy, but that’s personal preference. Your turn! Subscribe to our daily newsletter to get more of it. Karina Irby is an influencer with a huge following, but it's her lesser-known account @karinairby_raw which is arguably the one worth adding to your feed. "Talk about your hair, do not be afraid of your hair, when we like ourselves, and that means our hair too, that's when s--- will really change. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Comment theme of the day: tag somebody you love and tell them what makes them special to you #nonbinary ⠀ #bopowarrior#riotsnotdiets#bodypositive#bodyconfidence#bodyconfident#bopoart#art#bodyart#illustration#bodypositivepower#inspo#inspiration#mybadassbody#lfl#feminist#feminism#donewithdieting#beinclusive#inclusive#mentalhealth#health#nude#nudeart#nakedart#naked#bopo#love#l4l#f4f, A post shared by Libby Phillips she/her (@libbyshappyproject) on Nov 29, 2018 at 10:29am PSTNov 29, 2018 at 10:29am PST. . Has there ever been a more adorable combination than yellow gingham and VBO? "We've been told our whole lives that you can be happy — if you're thin," she says. ", What if you wake up one day when you’re 80 & you never went in the sea because you didn’t want to get in a swimsuit because you ‘hated’ your wobbly thighs? It never has and it never will. "But just know preaching and practicing self-love only improves your self-esteem and self-acceptance if you really believe what you tell yourself.". It's a part of the make up of our bodies that we need to survive. Most people suck in their tummies, flex constantly or sit in an uncomfortable way or hide their insecurities to make themselves “look better”. we come in all shapes & wonderful sizes. "As a young girl who was not confident in myself, I think I would tell girls of all ages that there is no one type of beauty and looking towards one standard is the most unhealthy thing in the world, " she told Glamour, earlier this year. You are a living, breathing creation and your body is the vehicle for this life. But sure as the Pope is Catholic, that hardly means it’s something that makes me feel positive all the time. Over the years we have been manipulated into seeing fat as being unattractive. On her Instagram account she posts inspiring words and truthful images. DM me for funny bloated belly pics to feature! Wider than some. I work hard at EVERYTHING I do until it’s up to my standards. "I sometimes can’t believe that I love so many of the things that I used to hate about myself," she says. As the UK's first ever so-called 'plus-sized' Asian model, Bishamber is a body positive advocate. Plus-size model Sonny Turner aims to challenge traditional notions of beauty through the hashtag #everyBODYisbeautiful. You might not believe it, but you can choose to repeat it to yourself in whispered tones in the back of your mind as you battle the self-loathing spurned from society’s twisted expectations...”I’m worthy. ☀️ ------------------------------------------ . "Let's stop hating our noses for not being tiny, little snubs and embrace them!" A world that only see’s one type of beauty is not a world I want to live in Bigger than some. #selfcare #selfcarethreads #selfcarefirst #selfcarematters #selfcaretip #selflove #selflovethread #selflovequotes #selflovefirst #selflovetips #selfloveclub #positivevibes #positivequotes #positivethinking #positivity #bodypositive #bopo #bopowarrior #bodypositivemovement #everybodyisabikinibody #everybodyisbeautiful #selfesteem #selfesteemboost #bodyimage #beinyourskin #mentalhealthadvocate #positivevibes #positiveaffirmations #dietculturedropout #dietculture, A post shared by ♡ b o d y p e a c e ♡ (@_selfcaresquad_) on Dec 10, 2018 at 12:32pm PSTDec 10, 2018 at 12:32pm PST, This Instagram account is feminist, positive, and lives by the slogan "rolls aren't just for cinnamon.". Visibility matters and seeing other people speak up against the ridiculous beauty standards we are put under is not only important but necessary. she says. Mental health is so important and as I shared on my story, bullying someone for their weight is likely to be much more harmful to a fatter person than their fatness. DONT BE AFRAID TO TAKE UP SPACE," she says. Without any type of movement my outer scarring gets tighter from gaining weight and my contractures cause debilitating pain. Listen to your body and respond according - and if you slip up be kind to yourself shut down body shame - remove yourself from conversations containing body shame. beauty ideals don’t exist, it’s what we believe and buy into. I hope when you feel ready you can pass on the chain and encourage others to do the same ❤️, A post shared by Callie Thorpe (@calliethorpe) on Jul 5, 2018 at 4:06am PDTJul 5, 2018 at 4:06am PDT. Your body is not required to look or be any certain way. The body positive movement comes in all different shapes, sizes, colors, ages, and genders. "But you do need to remember that food has no moral value, eating a cucumber doesn't make you saintly just like eating a cupcake doesn't make you the devil. copyright 2020 © all rights reserved by stylecaster, Heather Hazzan and Lily Cummings/All Woman Project. Bonus points: she is also hilarious. You were not born to tick boxes. "I eat everything I want to. "Seeing other women in their bikinis and underwear with their rolls, cellulite, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation, and bellies on show normalised fat bodies for me and taught me not to feel ashamed in my own skin," said Stephanie Yeboah (one of the people on our list). The self-love movement has gained speed over the past year, with more and more people deciding to reject society's beauty standards. Jessica's Instagram is filled with her beautiful photography, gorgeous little girls, fitness routines, body-positive messages, and outfit inspirations. (Continued in the comments below), A post shared by Sarah Frances Young (@bodypositivepear) on Nov 5, 2018 at 11:00am PSTNov 5, 2018 at 11:00am PST, Sarah Frances Young is in remission from atypical anorexia — her Instagram account is dedicated to spreading "positive vibes and tips for ED recovery. Keep reminding yourself when you're tempted to forget. ", A moment's silence for all of the cute outfits I could've been rocking when I was too busy waiting until I had a flat stomach. As her Instagram bio states, "Bod positive BOSS mom of 2," Jessica Janae perfectly embodies what a powerful woman looks like. It doesn't make someone unhealthy. You'll also find that there are those who give in to that notion easily and will ostracise fat people and encourage the marginalisation of those with fat bodies. Jessica's Instagram is filled with her beautiful photography, gorgeous little girls, fitness routines, body-positive messages, and outfit inspirations. It doesn’t mean it’s wrong to use a filter or pose, we all do it and it can be fun but don’t compare your natural boss ass self to that stuff... comparison is the thief of joy and Babe, there’s SO many things in life more enjoyable and exciting than breaking yourself to look like images that aren’t even real. The plus size model is constantly on a new adventure, sharing her body positive experiences from all over the world. Alert: Urban Decay & Fenty Beauty Are Half-Off Now... Rodan + Fields’ Black Friday Sale Means Your Lashes... Look, if there’s one thing of which I’m positive, it’s that I have a body. Libby Phillips is a body positive illustrator who creates cute images with important messages. Because like all of you, I’ve always been obsessed with creating the perfect picture. : the talented @alex_cameron, she does confidence shoots like so if anyone is interested in booking her - would recommend! A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Instead, follow people who lift you up. The thing that needs changing is the way we view our bodies and insecurities!! A growing number of women (for it is mainly women whose bodies are subjected to these ludicrous standards) are pushing back against society's ideals and sticking two fingers up to the physical pressures engrained in so many of us. This post was published on March 17, 2015. Your life doesn't have to follow a path anyone else has trodden. Enjoy her. Also because every time I post one it stops being such a big deal and I feel more and more like Cleopatra, the ultimate big-nosed queen , A post shared by radhikasanghani (@radhikasanghani) on Mar 8, 2018 at 7:26am PSTMar 8, 2018 at 7:26am PST. If you're a fan of another body positive Instagram account, tell us about it in the comments below. Fat is just fat. Magical. Your body will thank you for it; it's what it deserves. YOU are worth it. There should be no qualification process to determine your right to live and exist only as you are and want to be. Support Feminist Media! And every day after. Images you see are: Edited via apps. I think not. At best we are mocked and laughed at, or made into memes. I’m important and the world is a better place because of me.” Like the flame of the smallest candle lit in the darkness, one echoing voice in the deepest caverns of your mind: “I MATTER.” And it expands, takes hold, and fills the space with its light. 2. LETS NORMALISE BLOATED BELLIES! In order to get on board with this way of thinking, curating your Instagram feed is crucial — you don't need to follow people who make you feel bad about yourself. Yes there may be health implications from certain habits, but since when is it our place to decide that someone else’s life trajectory is our business? You deserve to love yourself and your body. British influencer Chessie King encourages her followers to stop worrying about the size of their bodies, and to focus on what their bodies can do. Seeing other women in their bikinis and underwear with their rolls, cellulite, stretch marks, hyperpigmentation and bellies on show normalised fat bodies for me and taught me not to feel ashamed in my own skin. Looking for smart ways to get more from life? You are allowed to eat today. "By how they feel about themselves and the people they are, and the lives they live and change and save. But I wanna change that. The message? Get it, girl. I’m sure you’re all really bored of my nose but it’s #internationalwomensday so I feel it’s only fitting to celebrate with a #sideprofileselfie!! ", It’s the season of joy or should we say the season of fat shame, food guilt and generally just feeling terrible about our bodies? If my body could not do yoga poses I would still have my mental and spiritual practice. Thinking she 'can't wear that' or she 'can't do this until she's lost a stone' or 'no one will ever love me if I'm fat'... YOU ARE BOLD.

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