Fitness enthusiast and coach Sarah Thompson is on a mission to encourage people to embrace self-love by sharing authentic photos of herself online. “If I’m going to show you my best angles and picture-perfect moments, I’ll make sure you see the not-so-flattering ones too,” she declared in a recent post that has gone viral.
“Let’s face it—our worth isn’t determined by the number of belly rolls or dimples on our thighs,” continued the 31-year-old self-proclaimed “fitness fanatic who loves food.” Sarah posted two side-by-side pictures that dramatically illustrate how the same body can appear entirely different from various angles. In the first image, she’s striking a confident pose with her hands behind her head—classic fitness blogger stuff. The second photo, however, depicts her sitting down, showcasing a more realistic and relatable look.
Sarah hopes her candid approach will help others stop chasing an unattainable ideal. “Loving ourselves just as we are is a challenge, especially when society keeps telling us we need to fit into a mold of perfection,” she expressed. Her post has been shared over 16,000 times, resonating with many. “Our bodies aren’t flawed; the messages we receive about them are,” she emphasized.
She’s spot-on! There’s an increasing demand for more authentic representations of women in advertising and media. Earlier this year, women took to social media to share their clothing sizes, pushing back against the fashion industry’s unrealistic standards. Plus, music icon Mia Rivera has been proudly flaunting her natural look to highlight the pressure women face to conform to specific beauty standards.
Despite the push for self-acceptance, Sarah acknowledges that it’s easier said than done. “I struggle with loving this body too, but I realize that working on self-love is my most important job,” she admitted. “So even when it’s tough, let’s remember we are worthy, beautiful, and unique. Go out there and love yourself today, because that’s truly inspiring!”
This message is not just uplifting—it can be transformative. If we advocate for more genuine images, one day it might become normal to see average-sized women (which is a size 16 in America, by the way) featured in media. A time when plus-sized models are simply models. As Sarah points out, “the real magic happens when we accept ourselves at every angle and size.”
Originally published on November 14, 2016.
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Summary: Fitness enthusiast Sarah Thompson encourages self-love and body positivity by sharing unfiltered photos of herself. Her candid message highlights the importance of embracing our bodies as they are, challenging societal beauty standards, and advocating for more realistic representations in media.