How to love your body, cellulite and all!

Do you have cellulite?

Do you feel bad about your body because of it?

If so, then this is for you.

I was really young when it first started appearing on my thighs and on my rear end, it made me feel so ashamed of my body because when you live in a world where people are constantly being told that they should love themselves and their bodies I personally felt like I had found something about myself that needed fixing.

It has taken me years to stop worrying about my skin and what it looks like and at this point in my life, it's not even an issue anymore.

At one point in my life, my mother put me in miss universe so I could gain more confidence.

And it actually did the opposite.

We had to wear bikinis, and the judges told us that no young girl between the ages of 19 and 30 should ever have cellulite... period! Do you know what that did to me?

It made me feel so ashamed.

So embarrassed.

so upset.

And I was only 19 years old with cellulite.

My cellulite made me feel as if it was mocking me and saying I couldn't compete in Miss Universe.

You are not alone if you feel the same

You are not alone if you struggle with self-love or confidence. So many people deal with this issue on a daily basis but the most important thing to remember is that you are totally enough, just the way you are! It doesn't make you any less beautiful because you are perfect just the way you are.

When I went to Miss Universe I was ashamed of my cellulite, I was already mortified, hurt, upset, disgusted, and all those words and feelings stayed with me for a long time.

Regardless of where you are in life, words hurt. What's worse is that we repeat those words to ourselves over and over despite the fact that we are so much more than how our skin looks. We need to embrace who we are as ourselves and stop letting anyone or anything stop us from showing up in a bikini or short outfits.

We start to fall in love with cellulite and no longer let it rule our lives when we step into our confidence and do it to break the negative cycle.

We accept what we have.

We love what we have

And we go on and live our lives with what we have.

That's exactly what I started doing when I just decided enough is enough.

 

Chase happiness

Having tried all the exercises, diets, and everything out there that was marketing how your body should feel, I've come to the realisation that I will embrace my weight and chase happiness instead.

And guess what! My body feels so beautiful right now and I'm proud of myself for chasing happiness which has ultimately led to me losing weight, even though this wasn't the goal.

Remember that the goal is to chase happiness, and the results will follow.

Even though I still have cellulite, I don't let it define me. If you're currently on a body-love journey, and all you're focused on right now is your cellulite or other parts of your body, I have some tips for you.

#1 Cellulite is normal

Almost everyone has it and there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.

 

 

#2 Make time for the things that matter to you and make you happy

Don't let cellulite control your life or how you feel about yourself.

#3 Think about all the amazing things your body can do

Your body is incredible and it really does deserve to be loved and respected. So don't forget that. Don't forget what your body can and has already done for you.

#4 Get in touch with a trusted friend or family member

Even seek therapy if you need it.

Talking to people who understand and support you can be really helpful. The reason I post about cellulite on my socials is to show up for women online and also to heal myself. Several people in my family and close friends contacted me to let me know how relatable my post are!

Wow, I thought!

It is powerful to show up for myself and women.

Being open about this with the people you care about will surprise you.

#5 Find a role model

It can be a celebrity, an influencer, or even yourself, make yourself a role model who has cellulite. This is so empowering because then you get to see how these people show up in their lives.

#6 Cellulite does not define you as a person

There is so much more to you than your cellulite. We're all on different paths when it comes to loving it, so it's going to be different for each of us. Keep your focus on the things that matter most to you because cellulite doesn't have to rule your life.