Amy Mann | Amy’s Edit

Can I be really honest?

I nearly didn’t post these no makeup photos taken straight after a run (especially the chin one 🙈😂)

When I scroll social media, I rarely see women who look like me. Women in their late 40s (very late actually 😜) Women navigating menopause. Women whose bodies have changed. Women who are trying to get fitter, but who don’t wake up with flat stomachs and perfect gym leggings.

Most days I pick myself apart.

I see the weight I’ve gained.
The cellulite.
The tummy.
The bits that never used to wobble.

And if I’m honest, sometimes I wonder if I should wait until I’ve lost a stone before I show up on here.

But then I think…

How many other women are waiting too and holding back?

Our bodies have carried us through decades.
They’ve worked hard.
They’ve raised children, built businesses, supported families, survived stressful times and kept going 💪

Menopause can completely change how you feel about yourself, and some days you don’t even recognise the woman looking back at you in the mirror.

The thing is… I’m still working on myself.

I’m exercising.
I’m trying to eat better.
I want to feel fitter, stronger and healthier.

But I don’t want to hide until I get there.

So these photos are me, exactly as I am today - showing up for others.

If you see yourself in them, I hope you know you’re not the only one.

You don’t have to love every part of yourself every day.

But you do deserve to take up space, laugh, wear the clothes, go on holiday, have your photo taken and live your life while you’re working on becoming the healthiest version of you.

If this resonates with you, I’d genuinely love to know ❤️
Let’s be kind to ourselves and support each other.

#menopause #womensupportingwomen #midsize #thisgirlcan #nomakeup

Post inspired by the fabulous @dressedtothemax 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

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