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So unless you are living under a rock somewhere (and if you are WAY TO GO!), you are aware of the media's misrepresentation of women's bodies. The photoshop mishaps, re shaping, digital plastic surgery, removal of pores, and so on. It has become laughable, except that we (women) continue to hold ourselves to an unrealistic ideal. We love the before and after photos. It gives us a sense of hope and is the push to purchase a product promising, well...Let's face it, lies. 

I decided that I would strip down to almost nothing to provide a 'before' and 'after' photo for you lovely Jo:Moma followers. The catch: the photos will be taken within minutes of each other. I will change the lighting, my posture, and camera angle to make a point.  The point being: it is ALL a bunch of horse sh!t. We can convince ourselves we are far from the ideal. We can focus on the negative. The cellulite, the extra weight, the softness of our bodies. OR we can shift our perspective. We can see ourselves from a different angle. One that highlights the strength in our body, the curves that make us feminine, and the sheer incredible beauty that is our vehicle to enjoy life. 

I am scared. I don't want to take a picture, let alone share a picture that shows what I am programmed to recognize as unattractive. And because it terrifies me, I will do it for YOU. I will get uncomfortable so that we can all appreciate ourselves a little bit more. 

So, here goes everything (because nothing doesn't seem fitting)....

Done.

Stay happy & healthy

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