The skin I'm in

To myself, 

To love my body

To accept the skin I’m in

It’s harder than you think

Social Norms

Expectations

Ideals

Social media

Magazines

What we see on TV

You’ve gotta keep up with it

The trends

What’s in

Knowing what is “beauty” 

And what isn’t

Too look in the mirror

To see those red marks on my hips

Those belly rolls and unattractive love handles

No one wants that

You have to lose weight

Be thin

Diets

Exercise

Forget it, how about I just don’t eat?

Starvation

The feeling of hunger kicks in

So then I think “Fuck it, I’m just gonna eat”

My hunger is satisfied

But I’m not

I feel like complete shit

Until the cycle happens all over again

Don’t eat, eat, feel disgusted with myself

No body confidence

Use treatments for the marks

High waisted jeans to hold the rolls in

Make society believe

I’m not THAT fat

To love my body

To accept the skin I’m in

It’s harder than you think

But

I wouldn’t think this way

If society didn’t either

Labels

Judging

That’s NOT what we should promote

Body confidence

Is what we SHOULD encourage

Accept the skin you’re in

Stretch marks, cellulite, belly rolls

They don’t define you

But it’s still an issue

That needs to be undo

Let’s change the norm

Change the perspective 

Promote a range of body shapes

Letting people know

Love your body

Be happy with the skin you’re in

So self,

Have confidence, embrace your body

Always love the skin you’re in