Big May be Beautiful ... But I don't want my Beautiful to be Big

As an African American woman I was always told as I begin to gain extra weight , to embrace my fat and that big is beautiful . I began to believe that , embraced it an continued to pack on the pounds . Not only was this unhealthy but miserable all the same . Don't get me wrong I've never had self esteem issues and I've always been confident , but weight affects all aspects of life whether we admit it or not. Celebrities have fooled  viewers for years , one of them being the infamous Comedian Monique . She even came out with a slogan about hating skinny b&@ches and years later she has entered a weight loss journey for better health and wellness . As Women we become complacent with weight and began to accept an embrace it because it is easier to do that than to put plans into action . Now it is important to always be confident in who you are , but being confident also means making sure u are a healthier you and u make sure your temple is taken care of . Ladies lets not continue to embrace fat , but embrace a healthier lifestyle !!!!!