Body Positive.

I have an app that links to Facebook called Timehop. It showed me a picture of exactly 1 year ago today. Sometimes I see pictures of me back then and look at myself now and still see so much of that same girl. Yes I am smaller then I was then but when I look in the mirror I still see that same tummy and floppy arms despite the gym 4 days a week. I decided that today I would find some inspiration because darn it I have come a long long way and I am proud to not be in a tight 26W pant any longer.

During my search I came across a really good article about loving the skin you're in. Here is the link. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-posnanski/positive-body-image_b_5359575.html

In the article Tony speaks about having his surgery and loosing the weight and being ok with all the left over skin he has and all of the positive things despite not being a rock hard 6 pack abs man that has happened to him. He also mentioned a couple articles I had read earlier about a woman who had lost a lot of weight and Shape magazine wanted to feature her in an article but when she had sent in a picture of herself in a bikini they wanted something different. So she refused to hide herself and declined to be featured by Shape. That was pretty darn inspiring as well. I love having these people out there for inspiration during my struggle to learn to be happy in my new skin. The other 2 inspiring stories can be found here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brooke-birmingham/why-i-refused-to-put-a-shirt-on_b_5274348.html and http://www.huffingtonpost.com/candice-russell/before-and-after-weight-loss_b_5332831.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000046&ir=Women

So to you ladies and one gent. Thank you for giving me a little inspiration today. Apparently I needed some!

On a crafty note. I started a new crochet blanket. It was intended to bet a throw for my hubby but I was a bit ambitious and I am fairly certain it will be wide enough to fit a full size bed easily haha. Oh well who doesn't like a giant snuggly blanket to cuddle with. I am using what is called a V stitch in Violet and mustard. Pretty quick stitch and fun. Thank you YouTube for your instructional videos!
Here is what I have so far.