![]() ![]() Feeling good, having great skin, having energy from getting enough sleep, and eating well are their own rewards, rather than trying to compare a dress size.” For active people, their performance and ability are much more important than what they look like to others. When you are stronger and have more endurance than your thinner counterparts, that’s all the proof that is needed. Health is just as much about how you can perform Jessica Torres, fashion blogger and Instagram model I don’t let my weight hold me back from anything, or torture me into thinking I have to do something to be a better human.” I exercise when I can and I try to make better decisions about my health every day. To stay healthy I don’t do anything differently than anyone else. It made me question my value as a person in this world. “I grew up hearing, ‘you have such a pretty face,’ which only left me feeling ashamed of the rest of my body. People in larger bodies don’t let their weight hold them back I make sure I’m spending a lot of me-time pursuing my goals and taking breaks when I need them.” I know I feel better when I have more organic and fresh ingredients in my meals, so I make grocery shopping a fun adventure to try new fruits and veggies, or seek out interesting restaurants with locally-sourced ingredients to try on date nights. Or I do weight lifting because it makes me feel strong and badass. For me, that’s dancing a couple times a week because it makes me laugh and feel sexy. “The biggest thing I do is just listen and pursue what makes me happy and feel my best. ![]()
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