Plus Sized NOT!

Every now & then my mind will take a detour to: "I have been on this fitness journey for about 2.5 years now! So, why am I not a size 2????" It's during these times that I start to feel discontent and upset with myself and I absolutely hate it. Most of you know that I am an admitted Pintrest addict and if you follow me, you know that I love food and I love fitness. The other day while on Pintrest I came across this photo:

Ladies, this absolutely gorgeous creature is considered a plus size model! Say what????? I don't know about you, but I could only wish I looked like her! Everything about her is stunning! What I love most about this picture is that it's completely obvious that she works out, as her tummy is toned, her legs and arms show muscle definition and her shoulders are softly rounded. I am willing to bet that she maintains a healthy diet! I bet she drinks lots of water, I bet she eats lots of fruits & veggies and, I bet that every now & then she indulges in a cocktail. I do not see any evidence of her having given birth due to the lack of stretchmarks, but I understand that not all women get them. I'm just going to pretend that she has given birth to 3 beautiful babies! ;0) Am I going to easier on myself because of this picture? NO way! I'm still going to work as hard as ever on the exercise & nutrition end, I'm just going to be nicer to myself when it comes to self image and the occasional "Why aren't you a size 2?' mentality.

I'm sooo glad I came across this picture today, because it has encouraged me on so many levels and I hope it encourages you too. I'm not saying that being a size 2 is a bad thing because it most certainly is not, but it's not something we would beat ourselves up over if we're not. It's all about being healthy and you ladies have encouraged me sooo much in so many ways to keep at it!  :o)