JULY 1st!!! This week as we prepare for the 4th of July there are many women out there that are also preparing to take off their winter/spring clothes and step out into the world of bathing suit wearing. For months our bodies have been hid in “hibernation” mode and now with the reality of warmer days we are baring our bodies to be seen by the world. I can remember back in February when I envied some of my friends who were off on a tropical island with a drink in their hand and wearing next to nothing…but then again, I was thankful that I didn’t need to bare my body quite yet! Magazine covers tell us that there is a quick fix to those extra pounds we may need to lose, but honestly if we are waiting only for the basically 10 weeks of summer, the other 42 weeks should be preparing us to see ourselves as we truly are! We are beautiful!! No matter what size or shape, we need to stop being concerned with what others are going to think about us and confidently step out and hold our head up high…no matter the season!!

Our worth is not in our weight, body image, or anything physical. We have been told for way too long that our outward appearance is key. Covers of magazines, billboards, social media, basically everywhere we look, there are pictures of women who are photo-brushed to perfection, showing us all (men included) a warped sense of reality. It is no wonder we struggle for our sense of worth when we are being told, ever so cleverly, that we NEED to look a certain way to be accepted. BULLSHIT!! I feel most comfortable with my friends who know me well enough to see me in my “naked” state. Without makeup, in my jeans and t-shirt, often without my bra eating cereal for dinner in my living room…because THAT is me! I am healthy and happy!! I know that I want my inside to be my most beautiful quality. I have a good heart, I am sensitive to others and respectful and kind. Those are the things that make me beautiful FOREVER!

It is no wonder young girls now not only compare themselves to others their own age but are bombarded by what “real” looks like. They struggle to know what having a healthy, strong body is when there are hundreds of diets to try and magic pills to take. We now have record numbers of girls (and boys) now that have unhealthy eating habits that have turned into eating disorders. Most of this caused by low self-worth and misconception of how they value themselves.

Make today, July 1st, the start of being proud of just being YOU…know you have a purpose…be happy…YOU are beautiful!!! Step out of your comfort zone today and remind someone else that they are simply amazing…just the way they are!

7/1/2014

Kristy’s Korner
by Kristy Spinelli, spinelliscoop@hotmail.com

Kristy is a local writer and Hyannis News contributor. Her views, opinions, and observations will deal with a wide range of topics surrounding our local HyTown culture. Kristy’s views do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Hyannis News, but in the true spirit of freedom of expression are intended to entertain and create discussion. Feel free to add your own thoughts in the facebook comment section below… or you may also contact Kristy directly at spinelliscoop@hotmail.com.

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