How a pop icon helped me stop chasing perfection and start loving my body.
Let’s be real I’ve struggled with my body for years.
I’ve been on more diets than I can count, downloaded every fitness app, and tried every “quick fix” under the sun. But nothing stuck—mostly because I was doing it from a place of shame, not love.
Then one day, scrolling Instagram, I stumbled across a clip of Lizzo talking about her health journey.She wasn’t trying to be “skinny.” She wasn’t apologizing for her body. She was glowing with confidence—and that’s when something clicked.
Why Lizzo’s Story Hit Home for Me
Lizzo isn’t your typical “before and after” headline. She talks about wellness in a way that feels real. No pressure. No toxic diet talk. Just: move your body, drink your water, protect your peace.
That’s the vibe I needed. For the first time, I didn’t feel like I had to change my body to love it. I could love it as it is—and still want to feel better in it.
My First Step: Ditching the Scale
Inspired by Lizzo, I stopped obsessing over the number on the scale.
Instead, I started focusing on:How my body felt after a walk
How strong I felt during a quick at-home workout
How peaceful I felt after stretching to my favorite Lizzo song
Little by little, I felt less like I was “failing” and more like I was showing up.
Movement Became Self-Care, Not Punishment
Before, I used to force myself into 60-minute workouts I hated. Now? I move for me.
Some days, that means dancing in my kitchen to “About Damn Time.” Other days, it’s just a 10-minute stretch before bed. And guess what? It’s enough.
What I Learned From Lizzo’s Journey and My Own
1. Weight loss doesn’t have to mean self-hate.
2. You can work on your body and still love it.
3. There’s power in moving your body for joy not for punishment.
If You’re on a Similar Journey…
Please hear this: you don’t have to look like anyone else to start.
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to show up—kindly, consistently, and with love.Lizzo reminded me of that. And now, maybe I can remind you.
Let’s Do This Together
I’m not at the “after” photo (and maybe I never will be). But I’m proud of how far I’ve come. If you want to start your own Lizzo style wellness journey—full of music, movement, and self-love—I’m with you.
Let’s keep it real. Let’s keep it kind.And let’s keep moving.
