Operation Beautiful

Guess What... I'm a big girl. My drivers license has my "Perfect" weight on it but the truth is it's about 30 lbs off. I sometimes shop need to shop in the Plus section because of my size. I use to be embarrassed by it, but as I am growing older I would rather be comfortable in my clothes than need to squeeze into a size that I can't breathe in. I like food. I am an emotional eater. I eat when I'm happy, I eat when I'm sad. Food is my comfort but it also is my enemy. I have always been "Bigger Boned" and most likely will be for the rest of my life. I've heard many a times "You have such a beautiful face, if only you'd lose the weight, then you'd be a catch." I've read countless articles, tried diets, lost weight, gained weight over and over again and for what... for me to feel like I fit into this world and it's definition of beauty? Enough already.

I was at Target last night browsing through the clearance clothing section when I came across this:



It was posted in the Plus Size section which ironically is where Target decides to house all of their clearance clothing. Nice, Target. Way to make your Plus Sized guest feel like crap by putting their clothes where all of the clearance items are. Also, have you noticed that Plus and Maternity are next to each other. This frustrates me to no end but that's another story. Anyways... this post it made me smile and also get a little emotional. I'm blaming the emotion on it being that time of the month, but in all honesty, I think it was exactly what I needed to see at that very moment. As of lately, I haven't been feeling so hot about myself, my appearance, just me in general. Isn't it so ridiculous how much a break up can mess with your self esteem, self image, your joy, your bliss? Stupid boys. I'm working through it, and yesterday was a break through moment for me. As I read those words "Your Weight is Beautiful" I actually believed them.

As soon as I got home I checked out Operation Beautiful and I was instantly inspired. It's so simple and can make a huge difference in someones life. It made a difference in mine. I have already made up a few post it notes that I plan on placing in random places today. My only hope is that it encourages and inspires others as it has done for me. Imagine... if I can make a difference in one person's life and they can make a difference in another person's life... what a HUGE difference WE all could make in this world. Go be blessed and be a blessing today and always.