I’ve always been conscious about the size of my shoulders. They never used to be that way, in fact, in my teens, quite the opposite. I had scrawny, long arms (and I didn’t like those either)!

However, 3 years of the Army changed all of that. My job involved heavy communications equipment and when we weren’t working, we’d be running up and down hills with logs. So its hardly surprising my arms quickly shaped and developed to how they are today.

You see tone, I see “man shoulders”

Back in my youth, I’d be mortified to go to any gym where I could see the enormity of my arms. And forget strapless dresses or string vests. I was sure I looked like a man in drag! I longed to have slender, sleek arms and felt that it would put any man off dating a women with bigger shoulders than him lol!

So whats changed?

My shoulders haven’t

But I have.

However, one day, something in me clicked. I was spending all my energy and time, picking at something that probably no one else saw - - and even if they did think that - - who cares.

Its my body. It’s a great body. I feel fit, strong and healthy…so what if my shoulders aren’t petite and narrow.

Who said I have to look that way anyhow?

Pictures of bronzed models in magazines, the few percentage of women gifted with the beauty genes that media pushes down our throats as to how we should look.

Life is for living and way too short to be picking faults with ourselves. I choose to focus on what makes me feel good and live a life in a way I choose works for me. I choose to ignore what we “should” be doing and concentrate on whats right for me.

So shoulders, I love you no matter what. You’ve done me proud so far - - please stay this way so I can keep living in the way I love!

Donna xo

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