you are the sculptor of you

Do not confuse self love with complacency. In the world of body positivity it can seem that to be body positive you have to want to stay just as you are.  Some people fear that if they accept and love themselves now, they’ll lose the motivation to improve. But self-love and growth are not opposites—they work together.
 
My best self improvements have come from a place of love: because when you love yourself you are clear in your allegiance to yourself, your desires, and goals and you are prepared to do the work. 
 
You are in a mode of grooming, taking care of, and stewardship.  The best place from which to get stronger, leaner, and healthier - is from love.
When you change in a place of love you aren’t waiting until you reach a number on the scale to be happy, you are happily moving there.
 
You are not punishing yourself, you are providing for yourself.  You are choosing what you want for yourself.  You have agency.
 
A Self-Love Practice
Before every decision, ask:
Does this honor my body?
Will my future self thank me for this choice?
How can I care for myself at this moment?
Then choose what feels best—not just in the moment, but for your highest self.
 
Improving your body isn’t about fixing yourself—you are not broken. It’s about stepping into the most version of yourself you are most happy to embody.