One of the biggest problems that girls face these days is self image. Because of magazines, movies, and all the different kinds of media, we see something that isn't real. We see photoshopped faces, chests, tummies, and legs. So we as young women think that WE have to look like that.
Over the past 10 months I've gained a substantial amount of weight because of the amount of medication I've been on and because I wasn't able to exercise. After I withdrew from school, I barely left my house and I barely wanted to see anyone. I didn't look like myself and I was so embarrassed! My self esteem dropped so low. My face was all puffy and none of my clothes fit me. (Haha, I haven't even unpacked my shorts and pants from moving out of the dorm in February!). It was a nightmare... I didn't feel like myself, I pretty much stayed in my pajamas 24/7. But slowly I started going off of the heavy medicines and I quickly started to see it ALL coming off! (And what a great feeling that was). It took awhile but I finally realized that it wasn't anything I was doing that was causing me to gain weight! Looks don't define a person. It's what's on the inside that matters most. And with the help and support of my mom and dad and my friends, I've become a new person! :)
I may not be exactly where I want to be yet, but I'm getting there. These pictures show the difference from this past year to now!
Thank you, God, for giving me the help and support I needed to get through this past year.
Peace and love,
Jenae
