In this episode on Yarn Central, different women share when they have felt the most body positive despite the love-hate relationships they have with their bodies.
“I feel really good about my body when my skin colour is in its original state. Not one shade lighter or darker. When I think about my bow legs. When I wear any new body item.”
– Vanessa, 23
“I don’t think I ever really have a good look at my body when it’s naked so every time I’m home and I’m naked, I look in the mirror and just strike a pose lol. It makes me appreciate my body even more and sometimes, I take some nude selfies just to adore my body lol.”
– Kasarachi, 19
“I feel the most body positive when I send nudes to a guy and he says a part of my body looks good. It makes me feel very confident. I even feel the best when I get the same compliment from a different guy.”
– Ruthie, 21
“I never really like the look of my stomach if I’m being honest. I feel like it’s too flabby so every time I wear a waist trainer under a bodycon dress, I imagine what my body would look like if my stomach was really trim and I feel body positive. I think it’s unhealthy but I’d rather fake it till I make it.”
– Hannah, 23
“There’s this lady I used to watch on YouTube. Her name is Mia. I can’t remember the full name but she was the physical representation of thickness and curves here and there. I was never really confident in my body because I felt I was always putting on weight more than I lost it until I started watching Mia. Now I look in the mirror naked and I just want to share all my nude pictures with the world.”
– Precious, 22
“You know those workout leggings women wear? Every time I wear these leggings, I automatically feel like Kim Kardashian’s no do reach me. I feel those leggings really curve your body in a way that no other clothing article can.”
– Uchenna, 21
“Wearing a bikini at the beach. My stomach is not even flat but when I wear a bikini at the beach? I just feel I’m the sexiest woman alive.”
– Destiny, 26
“Growing up I felt puberty didn’t hit me as fast as it did to others. I noticed my boobs weren’t as noticeable as my classmates’ in junior school. I had girls that had bigger boobs and it felt like mine just wouldn’t grow. My boobs are still small but I think I’m one of those ladies with small boobs and big ass and every time I see women with that kinda body and they look great? I just feel really good about my body.”
– Jessica, 24
“I’m the slimmest person in my family. I tried gaining weight since it’s a trend now but it wasn’t working. I finally gave up and embraced my slim figure. I think I look great having long slim legs. There may be not much to grab but every time I think about how models would give a lot to have my naturally slim body, I just appreciate my body more. Also, I try to get clothes that accentuate my slim figure. It’s been awesome!”
– Regina, 25
“After I had my baby, I hated my body. I had these awful stretch marks on my stomach. I just felt the stretch marks made my stomach look ugly but I look at my baby boy and I’m proud my body went through what it went through to give me my child.”
– Esther, 27
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