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I Saw My Hip Dip & I Panicked!
I’m over these ridiculous beauty standards
A few days back, I stared at my naked body in the mirror. I wasn’t doing it out of awe or admiration for my body, but rather out of insecurity.
It’s become a weekly ritual. I check my naked body to see if I have gotten fat or if my tummy is poking out a bit too much or if my curves are still intact or if my legs are still slim enough or if my arms haven’t gotten so chubby or if my collarbones are still prominent…
It’s become a chore. It’s tiring. I hate inspecting my body like this. I miss the time where I would just look at my naked, raw self and go: “You’re so damn fine girl. Your body is so freaking hot.”
I feel like much of this has to do with the ridiculous standards set out by social media. You are made to feel that if you don’t have slim legs, a thigh gap, flat tummy, big butt, or a small waist then you’re automatically deemed “unattractive.”
Other times I find myself obsessing over how my curves need to be smoother. So while I was examining my body a few days back, I saw my hip dip and panicked. Hip dips are so natural, almost every girl has them, but I felt disgusted looking at them.
It’s sad that I was feeling this way about myself. Although I think my body is fine just the way it is…
