body positivity for warmer weather

urluckystars:

ik that for me it’s difficult to get used to wearing more revealing clothing bc of the heat, so i wanted to collect a few affirmations in case they’d be useful for anyone else!

– nobody’s body looks the same as it did the year before. nobody will remember that you fit something last year that’s too small this year, or that you were shaped differently.

– scars, moles, eczema, acne, cellulite, stretch marks, discoloration, etc are not shameful, gross, etc or necessary to hide

– however, if you feel insecure about specific areas and you feel uncomfortable to the point that exposing them would be stressful/anxiety provoking: one-piece swimsuits, knee-length shorts (normal and swim shorts), rompers, long sleeved shirts, wide-legged pants, jumpsuits, and shift dresses can help if you don’t want to be shirtless/wear a bikini or short shorts/expose certain areas

– everybody on the damn planet has rolls you’re not alone

– the idea of a “beach body” is shitty and inaccurate

– remember sunscreen and water

– you don’t have to adjust your routines or eating habits in preparation for summer: you don’t have to alter yourself in order to be presentable or acceptable

– it’s okay to be lax about your eating, it happens a lot on holidays and vacations and it will not have the effect on ur looks that u think it will

– putting on a big tshirt, listening to ur favorite music, or even asking a friend for validation could help if you want to deal w ur negative feelings in a positive way!

(i’m a cis girl and this post is biased in that way, if anyone wants to add tips for ppl with different bodies than mine that’d be cool!)