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I struggle with body image and confidence issues almost daily. You may only see the side of me that broadcasts confidence and self love and strength, but that is a product of the daily work I put in to hopefully end the struggle that lies beneath.
My body is constantly changing… and I can have a hard time processing and dealing with the changes. I struggle with my clothes constantly not fitting anymore: shorts making my hips and thighs bulge in places that make me uncomfortable, my dresses and skirts getting shorter as my measurements increase, and not always having the money to just go out and buy all new clothes that fit. I’ve stayed home from seeing my friends or family several times, crying because I don’t have anything I feel good in. I work out because it makes me feel good and feel strong but I struggle to connect with my femininity when I want to look and feel delicate and I can’t figure out how to cover my shoulder and back muscles in a cute summer dress.
One of the biggest things I struggle with is being able to talk to anyone about these insecurities…Heartsupport has ALWAYS given me a safe place to speak about the things that weigh me down. Receiving genuine and unconditional support and encouragement has been my saving grace through ALL of the ups and downs of my life over the last 5 years.
If you’re facing anxiety today, even in this very moment, depression or thoughts of wanting to end your life, confidence and body image issues, family problems — whatever it is that you’re facing — becoming aware of it, writing it down, and then receiving encouragement for it has significantly bettered my mental health, and I believe it may help you too.
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i have always struggled with body image and unhealthy eating habits. i’m learning i need to fuel my body to have a strong healthy body.
@heartsupport I constantly have an issue with never thinking it’s never enough. Mentally I think I’m not good enough at my job. I feel like I don’t belong or I’m not smart enough to be there. I struggle in my relationship with my husband to think that I am mot good enough for him and his love. Lucky I have so many amazing people that I surround myself with you support and love me.
Wow, this was eye opening….wouldn’t have guessed you’d be self conscious like this but we all go through our struggles!! Thanks 
for sharing you don’t know who needed to hear this and would mean the world to them!!
I love this post so much! The vulnerability is beautiful. My struggle is moderation. I’m one to over do it. Very much an extremist. I’m learning to listen to my body and take rest days. Take time to calm down and just sit in silence. It’s not just with fitness it is also with food. I will eat till I’m stuffed because in my mind I have to finish my food. Moderation doesn’t come easy for me, working on it every day 
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@heartsupportwall I struggle with “imposter syndrome” - thinking I’m never qualified for my job or never as smart as those around me. I struggle with never wanting to make mistakes - I don’t want to disappoint anyone or feel dumb/inadequate on any level. I struggle with body image - aging titties, cellulite on my butt, muffin tops over cute cutoffs, tiny calves, thin hair, man hands, body hair, etc. I struggle with connecting to others on a deep level - I have VERY few close friends and they’re all very far away. I struggle with my loved ones’ struggles - watching external substances control their lives. I struggle with waking up every day and wanting to change all of these things, but having them linger in the back corner of the room regardless. I think I’m getting better every day, but it’s still a climb.
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@heartsupportwall I struggle a lot with self love and self worth. I rely too much on other people in order to make myself feel worth something. I rely on people to tell me I’m a good mom in order to feel like one. I rely on people to tell me they love me in order for me to feel loved and to love myself. I rely on other people to tell me that they are proud of me in order for me to feel proud of myself. A lot of the times I feel like I am not good enough or worthy enough. I have found myself heavily comparing myself to other peoples lives. To their marriage, to their relationship with their kids, to their fitness journey. Whatever it is in every aspect of life I feel like everyone around me is so much better than I am and that sometimes I am almost like a waste of space. I go through spurts where I am doing really good and I really love myself and I really love life and then when something happens and I fall back into being depressed or upset or comparing myself again I start to wonder why I keep putting everyone else through the crap of me being me all over again.
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This is from @bad.rad.bossbabe @heartsupportwall This post was super relatable for me. After going through the trauma of experiencing a house fire, I fell into some very unhealthy habits. Those habits lead me down a dark road and I gained 40+ lbs. As a coach myself, I honestly felt embarrassed to even leave my house. My clothes no longer fit and I even quit going to the gym. It was one of the hardest points in my adult life. Especially when I started comparing myself… I’m still on the journey of healing, but it’s such a good reminder that all bodies change and evolve and I can love myself at each part of it.
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