Come move with me without comparison. Truth: Sometimes I read the comment section and feel sad by the compliments - let me explain. Ever read "you're amazing but I'm not that x, y and z." Sometimes I'll read a bunch of "you make that look too easy and I could never do that." Don't get me wrong: I love the love that people have for me. Frankly, for long time, all I read was shitty commentary about myself concerning my weight, how I move or this incessant need for me to 'show my work' when others are never required to do so. At times, I felt pressured to document everything. But you know, even when I did that, I quickly realized that these folks never gave a shit about how I moved. They simply didn't want me to exist and certainly not thrive in a space that they believe shouldn't keep me in plain sight. Fast forward to present day, I still hear and read those comments but it's not as loud. I credit a great deal of this to not feeding into the b/s but the other part stems from looking back at my reflection. What does my movement do for me before I share it with the world? How do I feel? Does this serve a purpose besides outside approval or modern day ego driven commentary? I love the way I feel when I do these things and feel even better when people respect their movement along the way. When you respect your movement and body, it gives me permission to continue doing the same thing, especially as an athlete with chronic conditions and a lot of physical limitations. If it doesn't work for you, modify or remove it. If it doesn't give you joy and serves only like a torture sport, why do you stay? Sounds like an abusive relationship with your body and mind. What do you think? Top + Sneakers: @HOKA Leggings: @Superfit Hero #runningfatchef #fatrunner #hoka #timetofly #flyhumanfly #plussizeathlete #nycmarathontraining #marathontraining #plussizerunner #icandohardthings #keepshowingup #crosstraining #chronicillness #pcos #adenomyosis #fibromyalgia #endometriosis #fitnessforall #bodyneutrality