Bikini Confidence
Aug 9, 2010
Samantha Angela
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bikini confidence: Caitlin

Caitlin Loves Her Body’s Abilities

This next guest blogger wrote the book on body image. Literally. Caitlin’s blog, Operation Beautiful, has a mission to end women’s body image issues by reminding them of their true beauty through positive messages posted on mirrors in public places. She also blogs about her exercise and eating habits at Healthy Tipping Point . I’m happy to have her share thoughts on body image in the Bikini Confidence series.

Bikini Confidence is a funny thing.  For many years, I thought “awkward and uncomfortable” were synonymous with “bikini.”  Needless to say, I was lacking bikini confidence.  I was hyper aware of the fact that I had cellulite despite running dozens of miles each week.. and my stomach was certainly not a six pack.
How did I get from there to here – here being “I don’t care that I’m in a bikini in front of whomever”? Because I really do find that I’ve transitioned to a place where I really don’t mind.  I’m not shy… overall.  There are still some moments when I doubt myself, but in general, I don’t have negative thoughts running through my head at the beach.

Has my body changed? Not really.  But my perspective has.  I now see that my body is wonderful for the things that it can DO.  It doesn’t need to be photoshopped perfection like I see in the movies.  I can run for 26.2 miles, I can run 8:00-miles, I can skip and dance and laugh and make love.  Maybe one day my body will even pop out a baby!  That’s something amazing, and if that doesn’t give me confidence, what could?

This post is part of the Bikini Confidence Series. If you missed them, check out the other guest posters:

And don’t forget my own Bikini Birthday post!

If you have a story to share about your own struggles with body image or your opinion on how women’s body image is affected by media or society please feel free to e-mail me your idea at samanthaamenzies@gmail.com.

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