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I was nearly 10 lbs at birth. Yep, I arrived to this planet as a full-figured goddess.
While the fact that I do not have a skinny past has its advantages, I have plenty of not-so-pleasant memories related to my ample proportions.
It was hard growing up with a mother who was curved in all the right places, an older sister who had much of the same, and a little sister who has never been anything but petite. I was the chubby middle of my sister sandwich.
I was teased by other children about my weight. My childhood nickname (which I still answer to today) was “Spoonie” because my face was round and chubby, like a soup spoon. Although I was very active, highly flexible, and did not overeat I never lost the “baby fat” as my mother assured me I would.
I eventually evolved into an introverted teen, who dressed in black clothing that covered and masked my body, at least that was the intention. It wasn’t until I was a young adult that I began to shed the cover and accept my well padded packaging. There wasn’t a single moment that triggered a change, but a series of moments that happened over time. One day I realized that I like myself, just like I am. It doesn’t matter what other people think, the only opinion that truly counts is mine.
I have grown very comfortable in my own skin. Yes, there are still parts that I like a bit less than others (like my fluffy arms), but I love my voluptuous body.
I love the curve of my hips and the dimples in my thighs. I love the fullness of my breasts and the bulk of my soft belly. I appreciate my large slender hands and my narrow finger-toes. I love my almond-shaped eyes, the dimples in my cheeks, and my million dollar smile.
I have never gained or lost an extreme amount of weight. I am still the same portly size that as I was 20+ years ago, but I am not the same woman. I no longer hide my curvaceous figure underneath yards of material. Instead I choose to accentuate my womanly stature in flattering garb. My confidence is obvious and I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m an intelligent, strong, fleshy, beautiful woman.