TAKE THREE GIRLS

Three young ladies have come to my attention that are inspirational, I believe, to their generation.

• One young lady who was sad to find that in order to get a wedding dress in her size was nearly impossible.  Through that experience she now has a business providing ANY size dress so that girls can wear a wedding gown to be proud of on their special day.
• Another girl, reported on in our local newspaper, is eager to promote plus-size people to be proud of their bodies.  She is a finalist in Miss Plus-Size International.  This came after a journey of being bullied at school and crash diets.  She rejected the thought that she should look like celebrities and accepted the body she has.  Good Luck you beautiful girl.
• The third had a gastric band fitted to lose weight but it didn't work for her as she was unable to keep certain foods down and was still able to eat unhealthy choices.  When she had to have an emergency operation to remove the band it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.  It was at that point she was determined to find out what was hindering her weight loss and she was found to have polycystic ovary syndrome which includes hormone imbalances, thyroid problems and insulin resistance (this can be hereditary).  Being aware of the cause has made it easier for her to work WITH her body rather than against it.  She is part of a group and sings with confidence which also plays a part in her body and self confidence.

These real life stories are surely a blessing and motivational to others struggling with being disappointed in 'diets', 'stigmas' and prejudices.  Going against the grain of society's expectations is brave and lovely.  It is turning everything upside down, doing life a different way and making themselves happier.  Well done girls.