Shimmer Stripes

I’ve been working my butt off to become healthier and fitter. For myself and for my kids, and I have so far lost 23kg. But let’s be real for a minute. 

My body isn’t the same as it was 12 years ago. And it won’t ever be. I have separated stomach muscles, so my core strength is basically non existent. I have a ridiculous amount of excess skin on my breasts and tummy due to pregnancy, weight loss and just life. But I also have these wonderful shimmering stripes on my stomach otherwise known as “stretch marks.” 🙄 I don’t know about you, but I much prefer shimmer stripes. 🤷🏻‍♀️

 My kids asked me about them. “What are those stripes? What are they from?” I strongly believe there is power in our words. Especially the words we choose to use in front of our children. So I told them “when I got to grow you in my tummy, these pretty, sparkling lines appeared. How cool is that? Aren’t they pretty??” And they all agreed. Dex even asked if he’d get any sparkly bits on his tummy. 😂😍 

Society has this habit of making us feel bad about things that naturally happen to our bodies as we get older or as life happens. Thing we can’t help, but are expected to hide or to use creams or potions to change or “fix.” But I’m changing that perception, starting with my kids. 💕 how about you? 😘 I’ll be fitter, stronger and healthier but I’ll also be uniquely and wonderfully me. Shimmer stripes and all. 👌🏻