Body positivity is something we all struggle with, just because society has standardized what an “ideal body” is supposed to look like. There is no such thing as a “perfect body.” Every body is beautiful and extremely powerful in its own way. What's wrong with having a little fat around your waist? What's wrong with having some body hair? What's wrong with having a big nose? Nothing. You are flawless.
If anyone is putting you down by shaming your body, and your figure, sympathize with them. Yes, I know, an odd thing to say, but hear me out. People usually tend to be rude and offensive when they themselves have insecurities. When someone isn't feeling comfortable in their skin, their throwing insults towards others, simply poses as a defense mechanism. So instead of fighting back, feeling sad or shifting the burden onto someone else, sympathize with them and comfort them. You never know what prompts someone to act all fired up at times. So play it cool, and stay calm.
Now, for those of you who are insecure about your bodies, ask yourself, "when has my body let me down?", and you will understand why you should be proud of your bodies. Your legs carry you everywhere without stopping sometimes. Does their shape stop them from moving? Your skin can feel the slightest of touches. Does their color change that? 4 out of 5 of your sense organs are only found on your face and they work wonders. Does their appearance affect their functionality?
Your body is the most powerful machine. Treat it right and love it eternally. Appreciating what your body does for you is the first step towards accepting your body. And be grateful for it. You might think, "my thighs are so big", but there are people living their lives without legs at all. Their struggle is on a herculean magnitude. What your body does for you, is uniquely for you, so thank your body every second. The reason why you don't need to worry about ailments and diseases, is because your body takes care of you.
The reason why I keep separating "you" and "your body" is because, you are not your body, but you are simply your consciousness (basically, your mind). Think of it this way, your mind is the engine, your body is the car, and the you are simply steering it. How the car looks doesn't matter, but the engine's power determines how fast it will go, and it's your duty to steer it in the right direction and to maintain it.
Hopefully this helped you feel better about your body and brings you some joy and relief. I understand that overcoming your insecurities is quite difficult but you must start somewhere. I've learnt that brooding over something that doesn't matter as much, wastes my time and energy, which I could have directed elsewhere to produce a useful output.
Anyways, love your body because it deserves to be loved. And if you're thinking if nobody else loves your body, I can guarantee you that there is definitely someone, even if its one person out of the 7 billion, who loves your body and loves you for you, and not your external beauty. If you are someone who isn't insecure about their body but know someone who is, I suggest you go talk to them and let them know that you love them and will care for them. Your body doesn't define who you are as a person.
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