Cellulite is not an indication of health or even body fat percentage! The reason why women will always have it is simple: right under our skin is a crisscrossing web of fibrous connective tissue and because females tend to have softer and thinner skin than males you can see the underlying structure. There is no "cure" because it's completely normal. Things like dry brushing, massage and topical treatments can help reduce the visibility because they increase circulation to the area and "plump" the skin so it doesn't sink as much into the grooves. For my job I see naked bodies every day and even the fittest and skinniest of my clients have visible cellulite. Hope this helps anyone who's discouraged be a little bit more kind to themselves.
Post this is on Kim Kardashian's sosh. She needs to read this more than anybody else. Kourtney has shown her tiger stripe stretch marks with pride. Nobody thinks any less of her bc of that meaningless flaw. I guess one day they will all come clean. Maybe. . .
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I clicked to the sub comments thinking someone would ask what type of job you do 😜😜
ty, ive had anorexia for four years and im only 13, I had a phone early and didn’t even realize I had anorexia until my friends told me it was not normal to act like you gained weight after eating a freaking slice of bread. media really influences, it ruins peoples mind so stay safe ❤
You need to give yourself a HUGE pat on the back for this one, girl!!! You have just helped sooo many people! You are definitely and obviously beautiful and fit, but youre also REAL! Thanks a million :)
@@XRPeakyBlindAR It helped many people trying to lose weight and trying to lose so much thinking that when you sit down, there is not supposed to be belly rolls or cellulite.
lol a good female role model would promote learning a skill or trade and not promote “I’m gonna dress half naked on the internet due to my lack of talent or usable life skills for money”
@@nickgray6305you clearly failed in the common sense part of life... You'd be able to recognize she's wearing normal work out clothes and shes very clearly showing young when.
Damn I needed this today. Thank you so much. It gets so discouraging sometimes when you’re working out and working out and feel like you’re not getting closer to the “perfect” you’re chasing. And it feels like somehow other people got there. My cellulite is one of my biggest insecurities and it’s nice to have it normalized. Thank you.
Thank you SO much for posting this! There is too much unhealthy 'perfection' around, but in reality there is NO such thing as the airbrushed perfection we see online ❤️
Are you seriously looking for a " reality " perfection online? Of course there would be no such thing, what kind of an idiot would try to present their idea of what a bodily aesthetical pefection is online, as "online's " main idea is to operate beyond the level of reality in the first place. It's only those basic apes that operate in " monkey see - monkey want - monkey do " manner that get deceived by such agenda, and those who do not doubt things they see on TV / internet.
They won't show you because they think in order to sell you their fitness plan, they have to look perfect! Yet I think showing flaws will allow you to sell yourself more because you're not showing unrealistic expectations people will have.
This is actually so healing to see fitness influencers show this. Because I honestly had no idea that was still normal for super fit people so thank you for sharing this so everyone else knows not to beat themselves up when they feel like they're not fit just because of cellulite! You look amazing ❤️
I m so happy that our generation is growing with so much positivity, I'm 23F, I workout everyday, I was always physically active and had stretch marks and cellulite in my teens. Everyone around me made me feel cautious about it, but now I've grown to love and embrace them. I love my body. Thanks for making such content, it really helps girls feel more confident in themselves.
Ilysm for that. When I do your dance workouts, I always think “gosh her thighs are so smooth, I wish mine…” but then in one video I saw cellulite when you were sitting down and it made me feel better that it’s normal even for someone so fit as you ♥️
The human body isn't meant to look like a Greek statue. It stretches, moves and sags. People are way too hard on themselves. Developing Fibromyalgia really put things in perspective for me. I care now more about my health than I do what I look like. I am welcoming the gray hairs and wrinkles and thank God for every moment of life He gives me.
One of the many reasons I first started following you: transparency, authenticity AND BEAST MODE YET BALANCED HOLISTIC HEALTH!!! 💪🏾 Thank you for the work you do! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@@ragas2845 Frankly, it's her personal choice to do whatever she wants to with her face. Also, this is a fitness channel so no one cares about makeup. By real, I meant honesty of her thoughts and opinions. I hope I cleared your doubts!
@@curiouslyunruffled I'm not questioning her choice at all. She can choose to do whatever she wants. But that doesn't make her real or authentic. Don't dilute or change the definition of being real. Being real is something different.
@@curiouslyunruffled you are the same type of woman who will say it's her choice when it comes to women but when guys have beard you will have a problem with that and don't like guys with beard. It's very common among you girls to change ideals as per your convenience.
Girl, I so truly appreciate the transparency and honesty! I struggle with body image issues and it’s so nice when beautifully fit people show they’re real bodies. It helps us know both can be true, you can be toned and in shape and still have a roll or a dimple! Thank you for keeping it real❣️🙏🏽🥰
I wish I saw stuff like this when I was at the beginning of my battle with bulimia, maybe I wouldn't mess up my body and mental health so bad. Thank you, it's really important to remind each other that we're all human and having a stomach is normal. Much love! ❤
Just one more reason why I think you're awesome. I workout with you several times each week. I'm soooo dysmorphic over my cellulite and nothing I do will ever rid me of it. Thanks for being one of us ❤.
I've been trying to be more physically active with the mindset of getting stronger and healthier instead of shaping my body into a certain way and I just need to say thank you thank you thank you ❤️❤️ Your videos and content make that possible and I'm so grateful to have found you 🥰
You look fabulous. But thank you for this!! I have worked out all 20 years of my adult life and I still have some dimples and lines etc. I can either be frustrated and loathe myself and get down because of them orrr we can just remember that we r working hard, feeling good and trying our best- and it’s just normal!
Oh my gosh THANK YOU!!! You have no idea how much some of us on the other side of the screen *NEED* this. Sometimes influencer results seem so unattainable people don’t even try. This is seriously ENCOURAGING. I will continue putting in work!
You dont even understand how important this is. This is me and I think I have slight body dysmorphia because I am soft when I'm not flexing and it's so discouraging. I think all my joint pains are in vain. ❤
This is so nice to see influencers, showing their imperfectionl perfections and thank you for being so real and down to earth with us we love you, Maddie❤❤❤
Madfit you are and always will be my go to for abs and thank you for letting us know that even tho we work out yes we all have skin and cellulite no matter the size or shape of us and we just need to love ourselves you ROCK MADDIE MAD LOVE GIRL 💜💜💜
Agreed. Men are the reason why women are insecure about cellulite. What they dont understand is that the fibrous tissue fascia in the male body has horizontal bands, while female bodies have criss crossed bands of connective tissue, leading to cellulite. That is why men don't have cellulite.
I need more of this!!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏 Very healing for me to see as a woman who is trying to recover from the effects of what social media body image has done to me and all the while being on my own long term recovery for my health. Thank you!
This video was very helpful. I didn’t know that even someone with a physique like yours would still have belly fat. This is the only video I’ve ever seen that actually *showed* me what influencers look like off camera. Thank you!
This is pretty much the tiniest amount of body fat a woman can have without being ill, which makes it even wilder that this video is a radical thing to see on social media. You can be thin as a rail and still feel pressure to sensor your body just because your skin has enough stretch to allow for movement.
That isn't belly fat that's bad posture. Sit with a straight posture and you wouldn't have it. Posture is a huge indication of how your stomach will be. You will still have fat while having a flat stomach. But the fat will not be bulging out.
You rock woman!!!❤ being so honest so our youth doesn’t have this skewed vision of reality and perfection. You are absolutely perfect. Keep being real! Hugs
You're the best ever for posting this. I promise it will help so many people. Props and thank you for doing all you do. Learned so much to improve my at home workouts from your videos.
Thank you for posting this..I’ve recently started using your videos as a part of my plan to lose the 20lbs I’ve gained in the last few years. I find them so easy to follow and the body parts I’m supposed to be working actually hurt the next day so I know it’s working! Lol. This kind of honesty makes me feel more accepting of those times I look in the mirror and don’t see what I want to. Perfect isn’t the goal, fit and healthy is. Thanks for the reminder. ❤️
You are beautiful and very motivating ,seeing you this humble is awesome. You keep it real and you made me feel like I can improve my cellulite and have legs like yours....some day lol. Thanks love
THANK YOU OMG WOW. I legitimately would not have expected to see this skin texture on a body as fit as yours and it makes me feel 5000x better about my own skin and body!
omg genuinely, THANK YOU so much for this!!! i’ve always been so insecure about my cellulites and stuff, been browsing thru products and treatments to get rid off it coz i thought they’re “not normal”. this def gave me a confident boost that it’s OKAY to have those ❤️
Thank you for actually showing a real unflattering angle. So many influencers do this trend but are still trying to look cute. You’re really showing how it is👏🏼
Hahaha, awesome. I thought I was just out of shape, but seeing it on you makes me feel a lot better about my fitness! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
"There will always be a standard that we are not meeting, if you have a flat stomach, then you dont have that ass everyone is looking for. But if you have enough fat to have an ass then you dont have a flat enough stomach. It's all just fucking impossible" -Taylor Swift
Thank you so much for this. Like seriously, thank you. You're absolutely gorgeous and when gorgeous people like you show that they are not perfect makes me feel less insecure. Thank you. *Sending some love*
Cellulite is not an indication of health or even body fat percentage! The reason why women will always have it is simple: right under our skin is a crisscrossing web of fibrous connective tissue and because females tend to have softer and thinner skin than males you can see the underlying structure. There is no "cure" because it's completely normal. Things like dry brushing, massage and topical treatments can help reduce the visibility because they increase circulation to the area and "plump" the skin so it doesn't sink as much into the grooves. For my job I see naked bodies every day and even the fittest and skinniest of my clients have visible cellulite. Hope this helps anyone who's discouraged be a little bit more kind to themselves.
Post this is on Kim Kardashian's sosh. She needs to read this more than anybody else. Kourtney has shown her tiger stripe stretch marks with pride. Nobody thinks any less of her bc of that meaningless flaw. I guess one day they will all come clean. Maybe. . .
I clicked to the sub comments thinking someone would ask what type of job you do 😜😜
@ true😂😂😂
@ lol I’m still waiting on the answer 😂
some woman have it some don’t
You are such a genuine person for this!!!! You still look fabulous
thank you for showing this! the internet has ruined so many young minds and enforced unrealistic body standards.
ty, ive had anorexia for four years and im only 13, I had a phone early and didn’t even realize I had anorexia until my friends told me it was not normal to act like you gained weight after eating a freaking slice of bread. media really influences, it ruins peoples mind so stay safe ❤
This has been going on waaaaaaay before the internet.
You need to give yourself a HUGE pat on the back for this one, girl!!! You have just helped sooo many people! You are definitely and obviously beautiful and fit, but youre also REAL! Thanks a million :)
Amen to this comment! She is fabulous and real!
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Helped. So many people? Sigh. What is this world.
Oh no was this sarcasm or sincere
@@XRPeakyBlindAR It helped many people trying to lose weight and trying to lose so much thinking that when you sit down, there is not supposed to be belly rolls or cellulite.
What a great role model you are, Maddie. You are the best.
She’s gorgeous and full of confident!
lol a good female role model would promote learning a skill or trade and not promote “I’m gonna dress half naked on the internet due to my lack of talent or usable life skills for money”
@@nickgray6305An ignorant mind
@@nickgray6305you clearly failed in the common sense part of life... You'd be able to recognize she's wearing normal work out clothes and shes very clearly showing young when.
@@nickgray6305showing young girls how important body positivity is, is a huge, Patrick powerful statement
We need more influencers like you☺️
Thank you for sharing with us🤍
Damn I needed this today. Thank you so much. It gets so discouraging sometimes when you’re working out and working out and feel like you’re not getting closer to the “perfect” you’re chasing. And it feels like somehow other people got there. My cellulite is one of my biggest insecurities and it’s nice to have it normalized. Thank you.
Don’t you worry almost every woman has it (I think it’s like 80%). It’s just a natural thing for women, people just hide it
All the best to you Jenna
Thank you SO much for posting this! There is too much unhealthy 'perfection' around, but in reality there is NO such thing as the airbrushed perfection we see online ❤️
Cellulite = fatty
Are you seriously looking for a " reality " perfection online? Of course there would be no such thing, what kind of an idiot would try to present their idea of what a bodily aesthetical pefection is online, as "online's " main idea is to operate beyond the level of reality in the first place.
It's only those basic apes that operate in " monkey see - monkey want - monkey do " manner that get deceived by such agenda, and those who do not doubt things they see on TV / internet.
Guerda❤
You look fantastic! Thanks for sharing what natural looks like!!❤
I really thought that fitness influencers didn't have cellulite. This video made me feel so much better about my body. I appreciate it
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Every woman has some cellulite lol
You would be surprised how many gorgeous, slim & fit celebrities have it too. Fit women can have cellulite.
They won't show you because they think in order to sell you their fitness plan, they have to look perfect! Yet I think showing flaws will allow you to sell yourself more because you're not showing unrealistic expectations people will have.
@@daniellevasquez1755do I have some at 14 years old?
This is actually so healing to see fitness influencers show this. Because I honestly had no idea that was still normal for super fit people so thank you for sharing this so everyone else knows not to beat themselves up when they feel like they're not fit just because of cellulite! You look amazing ❤️
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I know it helped me!
Hey do you remember me sweetie 😊 can we be friends 😢
Can't imagine being so dumb i believe anything i saw online.
I didn't know either!!!
I m so happy that our generation is growing with so much positivity, I'm 23F, I workout everyday, I was always physically active and had stretch marks and cellulite in my teens. Everyone around me made me feel cautious about it, but now I've grown to love and embrace them. I love my body. Thanks for making such content, it really helps girls feel more confident in themselves.
Ilysm for that. When I do your dance workouts, I always think “gosh her thighs are so smooth, I wish mine…” but then in one video I saw cellulite when you were sitting down and it made me feel better that it’s normal even for someone so fit as you ♥️
It’s genetic & totally normal ❤️
Honestly by your pfp and if you dance you're probably in really good shape/attractive and maybe being too hard on yourself.
Prarie Faerie...that's what shes showing us.
I wish every influencers would be as confident to show this side of their body. It would make us less obsessive about ours.
What means ilysm?
The human body isn't meant to look like a Greek statue. It stretches, moves and sags. People are way too hard on themselves. Developing Fibromyalgia really put things in perspective for me. I care now more about my health than I do what I look like. I am welcoming the gray hairs and wrinkles and thank God for every moment of life He gives me.
Amen
Thank you
To Him be all glory! Yes leaning into the same everyday. Health is wealth❤️
Not only that but Greek statues and art commonly had tummy rolls and stretch marks in them 🥰
I'm so glad you feel that way. I've been struggling with body dysmorphia and your comment really helped a lot. Thank you!
One of the many reasons I first started following you: transparency, authenticity AND BEAST MODE YET BALANCED HOLISTIC HEALTH!!! 💪🏾 Thank you for the work you do! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The world needs more honest videos like these. Kudos.
Love you for always being so real with us, Maddie. ❤️❤️❤️
How is she real when she wears a ton of makeup. Being real is when someone is happy how they look naturally.
@@ragas2845 Frankly, it's her personal choice to do whatever she wants to with her face. Also, this is a fitness channel so no one cares about makeup. By real, I meant honesty of her thoughts and opinions. I hope I cleared your doubts!
@@curiouslyunruffled I'm not questioning her choice at all. She can choose to do whatever she wants. But that doesn't make her real or authentic. Don't dilute or change the definition of being real. Being real is something different.
@@ragas2845 I'm not diluting anything. Being real can have many connotations and you're somehow fixated on just one. Move on, alright?
@@curiouslyunruffled you are the same type of woman who will say it's her choice when it comes to women but when guys have beard you will have a problem with that and don't like guys with beard. It's very common among you girls to change ideals as per your convenience.
Thank you💖 I feel better about myself now!
Girl, I so truly appreciate the transparency and honesty! I struggle with body image issues and it’s so nice when beautifully fit people show they’re real bodies. It helps us know both can be true, you can be toned and in shape and still have a roll or a dimple! Thank you for keeping it real❣️🙏🏽🥰
Such an important message, thanks for making us stronger physically AND mentally
I wish I saw stuff like this when I was at the beginning of my battle with bulimia, maybe I wouldn't mess up my body and mental health so bad. Thank you, it's really important to remind each other that we're all human and having a stomach is normal. Much love! ❤
Thank u so much for showing that and giving us confidence. 💕
She is so honest ❤
A true influencer! Love your workout vids! ❤
Just one more reason why I think you're awesome. I workout with you several times each week. I'm soooo dysmorphic over my cellulite and nothing I do will ever rid me of it. Thanks for being one of us ❤.
Good to know!! Thank you!!! I’m not the only one!!! :)
So much positivity, thank you!
I've been trying to be more physically active with the mindset of getting stronger and healthier instead of shaping my body into a certain way and I just need to say thank you thank you thank you ❤️❤️ Your videos and content make that possible and I'm so grateful to have found you 🥰
I've actually been thinking the same thing.
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This actually helped me. Thnx.
This is exactly what makes you perfect, Maddie! Thanks a lot 🤍
Absolutely LOVE that you showed us this. Appreciate the realness ❤️
You rock. Showing fitness and real self. Anyone can filter to fake perfection, but you chose reality. You’re awesome!!!!!!
Thank you for being so real and such a positive influence Maddie!!
This is refreshing to see. Thank you for being real!! I need these reminders.
thank you for being transparent with us and that is why i love you !!
You look fabulous. But thank you for this!! I have worked out all 20 years of my adult life and I still have some dimples and lines etc. I can either be frustrated and loathe myself and get down because of them orrr we can just remember that we r working hard, feeling good and trying our best- and it’s just normal!
THANK YOU SM FOR THIS. This made me feel so much better about myself.
Thank you I needed this today
Oh my gosh THANK YOU!!! You have no idea how much some of us on the other side of the screen *NEED* this. Sometimes influencer results seem so unattainable people don’t even try. This is seriously ENCOURAGING. I will continue putting in work!
Ugh thank you I needed this today you are so strong and beautiful
Girl I love this sooooooooooo much!!!!! I work out with you all the time. So much respect. Mad props lady.
Thanks for this, thanks from the bottom of my heart.
I am glad u showed cellulite I did show.mine on IG too even when I was stick thin I still hv cellulite like u. Thanks for showing it.
You rock Maddie!! It takes guts and confidence to be able to be 💯 in the social media world. Thank you for all you do for us!!
Why u have same profile pic as me
YAS girl this is why I love you
Thank you so much for sharing this. My mom and I have been doing your workouts for the last 3 months. We are very grateful 🙌🏾👏🏽
You dont even understand how important this is. This is me and I think I have slight body dysmorphia because I am soft when I'm not flexing and it's so discouraging. I think all my joint pains are in vain. ❤
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Ugh yes, me 100%
This is so nice to see influencers, showing their imperfectionl perfections and thank you for being so real and down to earth with us we love you, Maddie❤❤❤
Thank you for this. Seriously. You’re a gem 💎
I love you for this!!!! The world needs more people like you.
Girl!!! Thank you!!!!! I feel a bit better about mine lol
Madfit you are and always will be my go to for abs and thank you for letting us know that even tho we work out yes we all have skin and cellulite no matter the size or shape of us and we just need to love ourselves you ROCK MADDIE MAD LOVE GIRL 💜💜💜
This encourages not only women but also men, and I must say you are a very inspiring person!
Agreed. Men are the reason why women are insecure about cellulite. What they dont understand is that the fibrous tissue fascia in the male body has horizontal bands, while female bodies have criss crossed bands of connective tissue, leading to cellulite. That is why men don't have cellulite.
THANK YOU for posting this!
Brave and comforting❤
I love the smile at the end! This is so helpful to everyone! Keep your work!
I love you. Thank you so much for this, Maddie. I teared up, you have no idea how much I need this ❤️
youre beautiful
Good for you for keeping it real!!
I need more of this!!!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏 Very healing for me to see as a woman who is trying to recover from the effects of what social media body image has done to me and all the while being on my own long term recovery for my health. Thank you!
You’ve kept it real from day one!! Love you
This is why I've been with you for so long maddie ❤
Thank you for posting this!!!! 🫶🏽💙
This video was very helpful. I didn’t know that even someone with a physique like yours would still have belly fat. This is the only video I’ve ever seen that actually *showed* me what influencers look like off camera. Thank you!
everyone has a bit of a belly no matter what :D especially when ur bloated
This is pretty much the tiniest amount of body fat a woman can have without being ill, which makes it even wilder that this video is a radical thing to see on social media. You can be thin as a rail and still feel pressure to sensor your body just because your skin has enough stretch to allow for movement.
That isn't belly fat that's bad posture. Sit with a straight posture and you wouldn't have it. Posture is a huge indication of how your stomach will be. You will still have fat while having a flat stomach. But the fat will not be bulging out.
her % of bodyfat is just perfect. What u see is the skin folding itself, it happens when you bend the back like that... its natural!
Thank you for this short ! So liberating for all the women on earth ❤
You’re amazing Maddie! Thank you for posting this. Love your workouts and how realistic you are when it comes to fitness 💕
Thanks, your honesty encourages me even more than the false perfection.
You rock woman!!!❤ being so honest so our youth doesn’t have this skewed vision of reality and perfection. You are absolutely perfect. Keep being real! Hugs
Thank you for that 💓
Thank you for this. Been following you since 2020 and this means so much to me. You are so so beautiful and such an inspiration !!
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This make me cry I needed this thank you❤
This makes me an even bigger fan now! I love your strength, capability and now I can love your wisdom too!
You're the best ever for posting this. I promise it will help so many people. Props and thank you for doing all you do. Learned so much to improve my at home workouts from your videos.
I love how genuine and real she is
Thank you for posting this..I’ve recently started using your videos as a part of my plan to lose the 20lbs I’ve gained in the last few years. I find them so easy to follow and the body parts I’m supposed to be working actually hurt the next day so I know it’s working! Lol. This kind of honesty makes me feel more accepting of those times I look in the mirror and don’t see what I want to. Perfect isn’t the goal, fit and healthy is. Thanks for the reminder. ❤️
You are beautiful and very motivating ,seeing you this humble is awesome. You keep it real and you made me feel like I can improve my cellulite and have legs like yours....some day lol. Thanks love
Thank you for your transparency and honesty. ❤
Love this. Thank you for sharing. You're amazing 💛🤗
😭 thank you for posting this 🙌🏼
Thanks for being vulnerable
THANK YOU OMG WOW. I legitimately would not have expected to see this skin texture on a body as fit as yours and it makes me feel 5000x better about my own skin and body!
Thank you Maddie!🤍
Absolutely love your honesty! My body is exactly the same and this makes me feel not alone! ❤
This made me feel so much better about myself WOWOW😍😍
You’re beautiful and thank you for showing us because we never usually see that part of influencers! 🤍🤍
Natural, beautiful, youthful, a wonderment of strength. Thank you for saying your truth! It helps everyone.
This is so good 😊 Amazing content Maddie and you are a true inspiration 🙌🏼
omg genuinely, THANK YOU so much for this!!! i’ve always been so insecure about my cellulites and stuff, been browsing thru products and treatments to get rid off it coz i thought they’re “not normal”. this def gave me a confident boost that it’s OKAY to have those ❤️
Thank you for actually showing a real unflattering angle. So many influencers do this trend but are still trying to look cute. You’re really showing how it is👏🏼
Hahaha, awesome. I thought I was just out of shape, but seeing it on you makes me feel a lot better about my fitness! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Love this!! I been watching all her workout videos..she’s my inspiration!!💕🫶 Thanks Maddie! 💪🏼
My favorite female workout instructor of love ❤❤
Thank you for your kindness to show up like this idea for us 🙏🏻💗 It’s really show how confident you are! ✨
Really appreciate this!! 🔥
You‘re such an Inspiration 🫶🏻
Thank You for your transparency.
I never comment much on videos. But girl...lemme just say this was inspirational and realistic. Love you for this.
The honesty makes much better. Beautiful.
I love you for making this video. You are beautiful!
YOU ARE AMAZING FOR THIS! My mindset during this week of workouts just improved. THANK YOU!!!
You are awesome and this is so refreshing. You’re different and better ❤ than most.
"There will always be a standard that we are not meeting, if you have a flat stomach, then you dont have that ass everyone is looking for. But if you have enough fat to have an ass then you dont have a flat enough stomach. It's all just fucking impossible"
-Taylor Swift
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and then if you get surgery to make up for what you lack, they'll complain about that too lol
Thank you so much for this. Like seriously, thank you. You're absolutely gorgeous and when gorgeous people like you show that they are not perfect makes me feel less insecure. Thank you. *Sending some love*