I recently swallowed my fear, built up my confidence, and wore my first ever bikini on my 25th birthday. Exercising vigorously and eating wholesome foods to get my body into shape actually came easily. The hard part was breaking out of my self-disparaging attitude, shelving my criticism, and gaining the confidence to realize that I am sexy.
When I look in the mirror I still do judge myself, but I don’t define myself by my flaws anymore. I look deeper. I know that I am feminine, I am strong, I am beautiful, and most of all, I am happy.