Guest Contributor Jade Coney
Being a plus
sized woman, swimsuit shopping has always been a daunting task. One piece? Two
pieces? A sweat suit? HA! We’ve all had that moment where we’ve felt too skinny
or two fat. Didn’t think we had breasts big enough for the top or a behind
worth the new swimsuit bottoms that show off more butt than cover.
Well a
couple summers ago, it was time. Time to search high and low for the perfect
one piece. Covered up everything that I was uncomfortable showing and probably
three different types in all black. Seemed like a safe bet. When I was
searching online, I saw a picture that said, “How to get a bikini body – Put a
bikini on!” In that moment, I was encouraged. Sure! I have
rolls, back fat, stubborn belly fat and good ol’ cellulite. I also know some of
that was also compliments of a little blessing I received 8 years ago; my
daughter. To some those are horrible things, but to me, that’s what makes me a
WOMAN. I love me, who I am and my body in its entirety so why not embrace it!
That summer
I searched online at Forever 21 and found a two piece. About a week later, I
got it, tried it on and BAM! I felt a confidence like never before. My thighs
weren’t covered, my stomach was showing, my arms were out; essentially I was …
free. I stepped out on that beach that summer without a care in the world. I
felt empowered. The funny part is the swimsuit I was most afraid of wearing
made me feel most comfortable.
Since that
summer, I have bought bikinis ONLY. This is my body, I love it and that’s all
that matters. I said all of this to say, do not limit yourselves to your own
mind. Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. “BEAUTY is a feeling. Not a
shape, size or color.” This summer step outside of your box, own your curves,
flaunt them and most importantly, learn to love every inch of yourself because self-love
is the greatest middle finger of all time!
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