Exciting News

I have some exciting news!

I am 14 weeks pregnant and am now joyfully heading into my second trimester after many days of nausea, vomiting and exhaustion. With this great joy, I have to tell you, it hasn’t been as easy for me to accept my growing and changing body.

As someone who has struggled with weight and then lost weight for many years, it’s very strange to see the scale climbing. I recognize that I’ve only gained 3.5 pounds so far, but my waist…well, what waist really?

I now feel for all the women out there who have been pregnant and had their bodies change. Or maybe you’ve never been pregnant or you’re a man, but your body has grown or changed over time. I now really feel for any pain you’ve been going through.

So where is the power in all of our changing bodies?

I was talking to my friend last night, who also happens to be pregnant. We were sharing our worries and fears…and then suddenly I said. “What difference does it make if I worry about my growing body?”

The answer is, “it doesn’t make any difference at all!” I shouted out in glee. It doesn’t matter if I worry like crazy or not. My body will change – it’s a given for a healthy pregnancy.

Your body will change with age – it’s a given.

But are you going to sit there like I was and wine about it? If so, it won’t change a thing right?

How about doing this….1. Wear beautiful undergarments that make you feel sexy and beautiful. 2. Find some lifting and tucking undergarments that make you feel your best in your clothes.
3. Speaking of clothes, look down at yourself right now. Do it! What clothes are you wearing? Do you feel fabulous in them?
4. Use your mind to and words to say as kind and loving words about your body, who you are the person you have become. .

Our bodies change, yes! Some grow larger and some shrink smaller. That’s good news. We can change it!The worry, the mental battle, the fight within is all just a game. A game I’m working very hard not to play right now. I am going to expect the best from my body, I’m going to treat it as the precious gem that it is, and nourish it and listen to it, feed it and move it….and grow this precious little baby inside of me.

….I’m also going to accept the changes, accept the added pounds and do my very best to stay positive and kind to myself.Try accepting yours today, even if it’s just for a second!

To your gem of a body,

Marna

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