Friday, February 14, 2014

Love Yourself First

Happy Valentine's Day dolls! I hope your having a fabulous day today. Here on the East Coast we are smack in the middle of a snow storm so I will be spending the day loving on myself and staying warm with my sweet puppy and hot cocoa.

I have been on a self-love mission here lately. I have gained some weight and been very hard on myself and not being very positive to by body lately. I have never had such body image issues until now. Don't get me wrong, I have had my fair share of body image issues like any other woman but at the end of the day I always knew I was still cute and looked good. When I get to a point where I barely even recognize myself and the negative self-talk is at an all time high something needs to be done. ASAP.

On thing is for sure, body image can affect so many aspects of your life. I have found myself not feeling comfortable enough to go to events, get dressed up, go shopping like I used to or even date for real. I decided to take some time to focus on me and my happiness. I hired a trainer, have been eating much healthier, been more active socially and doing the things I love more often. I let myself get into a funk about my weight but then realized that is the one factor of my life that I control completely.....so take control damn it! I have lost about 5 pounds so far with about 25 to go but I must say I feel great. Good enough to post these pics today. Taking these pics was one step closer to Loving My Shape!

I wanted to put together a sexy look perfect for V-day but in my current state the proper undergarments are critical. I have been loving the Ginger Body Shaping Thong Bodysuit from d/Mondaine. d/Mondaine is Luxury Shapewear Lingerie for the modern woman. They have many gorgeous pieces to help you stay sucked in and sexy at the same time. When I say this thing is amaze balls, I do mean amaze balls! It is built with ResultWear Technology that lifts, shapes, and enhances in all the right places while smoothing out problem areas. This thing is perfect under a business suit or bodycon dress, can be worn with a bra or without and sucks in everything that needs to be kept right and tight.

My only complaint is it is a little long for my torso. I am wearing a Large in these photos and at my current weight I don't think I would have been comfortable with anything smaller but perhaps a small would not be so long. It still held me in nicely but if you were about 5'6" or taller it would be perfect for you. You can check out more products by d/Mondaine HERE!

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  1. Your skin is perfection and it glows, what is your skin care regime.

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    1. Thank you so much! I will be sure to share my skin care regime in a post very soon.

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  3. Thank you for sharing this post and these lovely photos. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder--it begins within and radiates outward. Your beauty doesn't begin or end with a number on the scale--its essence is found in the heart. Don't beat yourself up because you've gained a few pounds. You're doing the right thing by getting back to healthy. Get back out there and enjoy life--now, not when 'I get this weight off'. Tomorrow is not promised--you have so much beauty and love to share with others. After all, who can do you better than you?

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    1. Thank you Robin for the kind words. You are so right, tomorrow is not promised to anyone and you only get one life, live it to the fullest!

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  4. I APPLAUD you for doing this! You look great! I overstand your body image issues and I think it's dope that you are sharing this! #BodyConfidence

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    1. Thank you so much Rochelle, Lord knows I hesitated about 100 times before I hit that publish button! But I knew there are women out there that feel the same as me and face the same conflicts everyday. It felt good to share :-)

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  5. Wow your body is so toned ..... U look amazing ... kudos to you for getting healthy ;)

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    1. Thanks Melissa!! Girl, you know your one of my inspirations to get healthy right!? You have been doing amazing on your journey and look fantastic doll!!
      xoxo

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  6. You look great! You can't don't love yourself!
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  7. Wow these photos are amazing u look so gorge and toned!

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  8. DANG UR SEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! WOW!! ;) X X XX

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  9. I would love to see pictures of you loving yourself in this outfit...

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