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I heart my body

Posted on October 25, 2012
loving yourself

I am bearing it all today. I am letting it all out there. Because today is celebration of your body, MY body. I Heart My Body !

There is just too much pressure out there to be skinny, thin, stretch mark free, ‘lose the weight fast’, ‘get back into shape’, and all those other fabulous ideas about being a different you. And it is hard! Yes, I have tried those diet shakes too!

Because maybe I don’t like my stretch marks, or those extra folds on my stomach, but I am ME, this is me.

And so, in order for everyone else to accept me, I need to accept me. And I finally do. It has taken me awhile. I have had challenges. I still have challenges. But I am me!

And I have stretch marks, a totally non flat stomach, an extra roll under my boobs, baggy thighs and a few extra scars. I have it all, and more. But I love:

My eyes

My body that carried my children

My inner beauty

And yes, I enjoy eating a healthy diet and to exercise regularly. I admit. I do this for me. Not for anyone else.

And I am thankful for my scars, and those extra bits. Because every scar tells a story. And that is sometimes a nice thing to have too. And I am thankful for this.

Loving myself is not just about me; well it is, but it is also an inspiration and motivation to my children. Because when my children see me loving myself, I empower them to love their self too. This is the best lesson ever.

So today I inspire you, I empower you to love yourself a little more. Just a little! And ask yourself, what are three things you love about your body?

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I like red wine, coffee and a good book {not necessarily in that order}. Mum to 2 rugrats, ex-psychotherapist turned tech entrepreneur.

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  • http://www.weheartlife.com Cherie @ we heart life

    I’ve met you,

    I’ve seen the external beauty, I’ve seen the internal beauty, & … I’ve envied those eyes!

    I absolutely love your attitude Tahlia!

    xo

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Thanks Cherie

      Your words are so beautiful. There is internal beauty in all of us! xox

  • http://heartmama.net Zanni, Heart Mama

    Yay for you! I’m more accepting of my body than I’ve ever been, stretch marks, rolls and all.

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Good on you Zanni. I think after having children our body becomes a whole different concept and has a different meaning.

      I hope you are getting through the tough days with the little ones. xox

  • http://weheartlife.com Carly ~ We Heart Life Creator

    Thanks for sharing your post xx

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      You have done such a great thing with this campaign Carly. I love it! Thank you! xo

  • http://www.sakuraharuka.com Ai Sakura

    Love this natural, beautiful you! Xox

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Thanks Ai. Some days I don’t feel beautiful! That is for sure. But I am me, and some days are just harder then others xx

  • http://lipglossmumma.blogspot.com.au/ Jodi Gibson aka Lipgloss Mumma

    I too love that scars make us who we are. Love this post, you look amazing and it shines through. x

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Thanks Jodi. By 3pm, the time I took these photos, I am usually exhausted. Real me! Real bags!

      But thank you for the encouragement xox

  • http://www.myjourney20-me.blogspot.com Me

    You are so right – when we love our bodies we empower our children to love their bodies too !!
    Have a great day !
    Me
    PS-popping over from TT

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Thankyou so much.

      All we can do is do our best to give our children the best lessons and best motivators xo

  • http://www.adesertrambler.blogspot.com Emma

    I hear you! Our bodies are what they are, and are pretty amazing at that, regardless of what idea of perfection prevails. Lovely post.

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Thanks Emma. We are what we are. I think we all need to have that mantra a little more. Me too! xox

  • http://www.mybignutshell.blogspot.com Gemma Nutshell

    self acceptance, that’s what it is. If our kids see us caring for ourselves and loving ourselves they’ll know it’s a good thing to love yourself and your body.

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Absolutely Gemma. It scares me everyday of the possible thought that my daughter will not love herself and have battles. Loving yourself, acceptance is the best thing we can show our girls xox

  • http://www.jaynewatkins.com/ Jayne

    I think having two girls enter teenagehood has been one of the great motivators for me to love my body. I don’t want them to have to go endure the negative thought processes, but to be empowered instead.

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      There is so much pressure these days, especially for young girls. When they can see you love yourself, you empower them to love themselves too.

      This you should be proud of yourself for xox

  • http://www.wheresmyglow.com Glowless

    I’m not at one with my scars yet: I’m still embarrassed by them in some circumstances and fiercely proud in others. I hope to have your level of acceptance one day. I love your attitude and your eyes – they are the most awesome colour :)

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      glowless, i think of my scars as a positive reminder that i carried my children and created two healthy babies.

      believe me, i am still at war with them on some days. and let’s see how i feel come summer. You will get there! I know you will xoxo

  • http://www.somewherearoundhere.com.au Tam

    You have the. best. eyebrows!

    And you know, boys get to flaunt their battle scars, so let’s flaunt ours and be proud of them too.

  • http://www.sugercoatit.com Melissa {Suger}

    Great post. You absolutely are the guide for your children. Show them the way Mumma. Thanks for sharing.

  • http://www.goodgollyholly.com Good Golly Miss Holly!

    I feel the same way – I need to love me to set a positive example for my babies. How can we teach if we don’t practice what we preach? x

  • http://lifeloveandhiccups.blogspot.com Sonia Life Love Hiccups

    Your gorgeous soul would make a body in a bag look beautiful hun. You are gorgeous in every way! xx

  • http://www.commonchaos.com Jac at Common Chaos Chronicle

    You’re eyes are beautiful, and when we met you were so super friendly to me. Made me feel so welcome. So thanks xox

  • http://www.myhometruths.com Kirsty @ My Home Truths

    It’s a real blessing to be at one with your body and to accept it completely. I’m moving towards more acceptance but I’m not quite there yet. And you are right, every scar does tell a story and our kids need to see us loving ourselves in order to grow up loving themselves too. Great post!

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Kirsty I don’t know if I will accept it completely. But it is a journey, some low days as well as high. And this is ok with me.

      You will get there too! Patience and confidence and belief! You will ! xox

  • http://whoa-mumma.blogspot.com Alex

    I love this link up. Real people and all of them beautiful.

  • http://www.handmadetearsandtriumphs.com Kelly HTandT

    ‘Get back into shape’ implies that there was some shape to begin with. Considering I never have been ‘in shape’ then I guess I’m safe? hehe.
    But yes, the body of a mother is forever beautiful, and the inner beauty is most important. Great post x

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Hehe..: well let’s just say the ‘shape’ was certainly not that of of my gorgeous teen years…lol

      Xxoxo

  • http://tinagray.me Tina ~ Tina Gray {dot} Me

    Great post. You’re gorgeous, Tahlia x

    • tahlia @ the parenting files

      Love you too Tina. Always! Your gorgeous inside and our and so giving in so many ways xox

  • http://www.myheartisyourhome.blogspot.com jess @ myheartisyourhome

    I have that extra roll under my boobs too! And no matter how much weight I lose or gain, it is always there. It belongs to me.
    I love that you love yourself for your children, that is the best inspiration of all
    x

  • http://www.bachelormumstyle.blogspot.com.au bachelormum

    It'[s true, i think as we have children the focus is on them rather than ourselves so much. We accept ourselves because it’s no longer about us. We pass what we want to our kids, we see ourselves in them in many ways and so we take the focus and the fear off ourselves. That’s how I feel – i think that’s why i accept myself so much more, i do it for my child. Lovely post x

  • http://www.themonsterandme.net lauragofton

    I’m loving all these I heart My Body posts for the different ways to see self-love. And from you, from this post, I’m taking away the notion that having a positive body image is part of how we teach our children to have the same. And my gosh, that is something that is important to me.

    Thank you for sharing. x Laura

  • http://www.amandasmusings.com Amanda

    Accepting yourself really is a tough one. A journey I think many people are too afraid to even begin. I applaude you for walking your journey through. I’m still walking, but hope to get there one day!

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