A few weeks ago, I posted about not losing the weight I wanted to lose before my wedding. Well, unless I want to kill myself trying to quickly lose weight in a month before alterations have to be started, it's looking like I am going to be my current weight for my wedding. Therefore, I am now in the "acceptance" stage...or at least trying to be. Over the past couple of days of realizing I ran out of time, at no one's fault but my own, I have been crying over the fact that I let myself down. I wanted more than anything to be a "skinny" bride, but that just isn't going to happen. I've always struggled with the "happy" weight I've gained throughout my adult years of enjoying life, having kids, and being in a happy/healthy relationship. What I wouldn't give to be that skinny teenager that thought she was fat (insert eye roll). However, I'm really hoping I can learn to accept my body for what it is, because I really don't want to regret anything about my wedding. I came across this article, and y'all....I was crying the entire time reading it! It's a good read for anyone else that may be struggling with their weight or body image. So, I thought I'd share. Anyways, congrats to everyone that worked hard and lost the weight they wanted to; and no worries to the ones that didn't, because you will still be a BEAUTIFUL bride!!! 
https://apracticalwedding.com/fat-bride-body-image-wedding/
"My vow to myself is that from here on out, I do nothing but love my body. If that means I eat balanced and work out three to four times a week, great. If that means I eat a pint of ice cream while watching Survivor, that’s fine, too. These last three months before my wedding will be a different type of losing weight for me. I am going to work on losing the weight of the hate, resentment, and fear that have shaped my relationship with my body for the last fifteen years. My hope is that on my wedding day, I am able to embrace my size, not shame it. My dream now is that I have only positive thoughts about myself on my wedding day, and that I let myself feel the happiness, joy, and love of the day. I might not look the way I always wanted to, but I will not let those negative thoughts about my body bring down the day I marry the man I love. On our wedding day, I will declare my love for my fiancé, but I will also declare my love for myself." -Emily Hill, 2015
