Will I Ever Be Skinny Again

So, there I was, standing in front of the mirror, my trusty old jeans unbuttoned, and a look of sheer disbelief on my face. I mean, who knew that a simple question like "Will I ever be skinny again?" could cause such a existential crisis? I'm not talking about the "I need to lose 5 pounds" kind of crisis, but more of a "Did I accidentally travel back in time to my freshman 15 days?" crisis.

Now, before you start rolling your eyes and muttering about first world problems, let me assure you, I'm not one of those people who's constantly dieting or obsessing over the scale. I'm just a regular gal who likes to indulge in a good pizza or a glass of wine (or two) and then wonders why her jeans suddenly become a size too small. Sound familiar?

So, what's the deal with this 'skinny' thing?

Let's face it, we've all been there. We look at ourselves in the mirror and suddenly, we're not so happy with what we see. We start comparing ourselves to the airbrushed models on magazine covers or the perfectly filtered photos on Instagram. We start wondering if we'll ever be 'skinny' again. But what does 'skinny' even mean?

Is it about a number on the scale? A certain dress size? Or is it about feeling comfortable and confident in our own skin? Because let's be real, there's a big difference between the two. And that's where the problem lies. We've got this idea in our heads about what 'skinny' should look like, and when we don't fit that mold, we start to feel like we've failed.

But here's the thing, my friend,

You haven't failed. You're just human. And guess what? That's okay. Because here's a little secret - 'skinny' is just a state of mind. It's not a destination, it's not a size, it's not a number. It's a feeling. And that feeling is different for everyone.

Some people feel 'skinny' when they can run a marathon without breaking a sweat. Some people feel 'skinny' when they can finally fit into that little black dress they've been saving for a special occasion. Some people feel 'skinny' when they look in the mirror and see a strong, healthy body staring back at them.

If I woke up skinny & weak again...(I'd do this) - YouTube

So, will you ever be 'skinny' again?

Well, that depends on what 'skinny' means to you. If it means being able to run a mile without feeling like you're going to pass out, then yes, you can be 'skinny' again. If it means being able to fit into your skinny jeans without having to lie down on the bed to zip them up, then yes, you can be 'skinny' again.

But if 'skinny' means being a size 0, or having a thigh gap, or looking like a supermodel, then no, you might not be 'skinny' again. And you know what? That's okay. Because 'skinny' isn't about fitting into a certain mold. It's about feeling good about yourself, about your body, about your health.

So, let's make a deal,

Let's stop obsessing over the number on the scale. Let's stop comparing ourselves to unrealistic standards. Let's start focusing on what our bodies can do, not what they look like. Let's start celebrating our strength, our health, our uniqueness. Because that, my friend, is what makes us truly 'skinny'.

And who knows, you might just find that you're already there. You're already 'skinny'. You just need to change the way you look at it.