exposed
I had never heard of the Exposed Movement until a week or so ago when a few Shrinking Jeans friends were chatting about it on Twitter. I jumped in and asked what it was and just as quickly jumped out of the conversation. Cause I did *not* want to go there.The Exposed Movement started in October 2009 with this post by Mish at Eating Journey. She followed it up this year with a page on her blog dedicated to this movement. At the time I'm drafting this post, there are 106 people that exposed for the first time this October (not including me...yet). WOW.
So what's the big deal with exposing myself? I took the pledge to love myself and while I am doing my best to love myself sometimes actions speak louder than words. This is the biggest reason I am doing this. To love myself NOW. To embrace myself NOW. Not when I lose 50 pounds, not when the time is right in the future. Because the time is right NOW. Today. October 19, 2010.
So here I am, exposed...
October 19, 2010 at 7:32 AM
Thank you so much for joining the Exposed Movement. It's a HUGE brave step!!!
October 19, 2010 at 7:37 AM
okay so i cheated and read it any way today :P
too bad you cut your toosties out of the picture :)
well done my friend.
October 19, 2010 at 7:39 AM
You go girl! You are gorgeous!
October 19, 2010 at 7:57 AM
You did it!!!! I am so proud of you. Not only are you beautiful on the outside, you have a beautiful soul. xoxo
P.S. I have that bra, too. ;p
October 19, 2010 at 8:05 AM
You are so beautiful - both inside and out! I'm proud of you for your post. I don't remember if my toes were in my post, but mine are in desperate need of a pedi. Thanks for reminding me :)
Love you!
October 19, 2010 at 8:19 AM
Oh how I love you!! You are amazing and wonderful! HIGH FIVE, YOU did it and rocked #exposed! Big hugs and much love!!
October 19, 2010 at 8:32 AM
YAY!! I'm so, so proud of you! You look awesome!
October 19, 2010 at 8:43 AM
So proud of you hooker! You are beautiful!
October 19, 2010 at 9:44 AM
You did it! I'm so proud of you. You are so beautiful and I'm so happy you finally felt you could take this step. You are amazing!
October 19, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Audrey! I'm so proud of you! And, seriously, I love your smile, because I couldn't even muster one. And you're gorgeous - even with the back/hip that's revolting against you. (please hip/back be nice so I can finally meet Audrey in person. Please!?!)
October 19, 2010 at 11:17 PM
I'm so proud of you and love this post so much!! You are such an amazing and beautiful woman. I can't wait until Fitbloggin' to give you a big hug in person. I'm so glad we're going to be rooming together. :)
Love you!!!
xoxo
October 20, 2010 at 5:20 PM
I am so so so so so proud of you!! You are beautiful. Well done, my friend.