I'm going to put on my favorite bathing suit and hit the pool without being self-conscious.
Like many people during the pandemic, I spent the last year mostly inside with no gym access, my everyday routine turned upside down, and relying on emotional eating and drinking to get me through what was the most anxiety-inducing time of my life. So it was no surprise thatAs shocked as I was when I stepped on the scale a few months ago and saw the highest number I've ever weighed staring back at me, I vowed to be kind to myself.
I have come to learn that the problem is with me and how I view myself, and not with my body. That being said, I tried to transform my mindset to be grateful for this strong and healthy body. I caught COVID in March 2020 . I only had mild symptoms for a few days and was fortunate to make a full recovery.So yes, most of my clothes no longer fit — going from wearing stretchy leggings to trying on dresses and pants with actual zippers was a real shift.
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