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The Home Insemination Kit blog features advice on various life topics, including body image, relationships, and parenting. In this week’s column, we tackle the feelings many are experiencing as summer approaches and the pressure of swimwear season sets in due to pandemic weight changes.
Dear Home Insemination Kit,
Over the past year, I’ve gained almost 30 pounds. While I know I’m not alone in this, I can’t shake the self-consciousness that has come with it. Now that summer is just around the corner and most of my friends and family are vaccinated, I feel anxious about reuniting with them and worrying they’ll notice the changes in my body. My sister-in-law has already pointed out my weight gain and insists I join her exercise boot camp and try her MLM diet food, which just makes me dread socializing even more. Can I just hide away and avoid everyone?
Well, Dear Reader, the choice is entirely yours. And honestly, your sister-in-law sounds a bit inconsiderate, to put it mildly.
Here’s something important: our bodies navigated a pandemic. Many of us turned to baking, cooking, or snacking for comfort during a year of isolation. How you and your body coped with the immense stress of this public health crisis is entirely your own journey.
Remember, the people who care about you genuinely won’t focus on your weight at any stage of your life. Anyone who feels entitled to comment on your body has issues that are more about them than you. I’m truly sorry that people like your sister-in-law have made you feel this way with their words. (And let’s be real, anyone who thinks MLM diet products are the answer is misled; please don’t spend a fortune on that nonsense.)
Your body deserves to enjoy summer freely, to wear whatever makes you feel good, and to be nourished in ways that resonate with you — through delicious foods, fun activities, and meaningful connections with those you trust. You deserve all of that and more, especially after the challenging year we’ve all faced.
You’ve made it through an incredibly tough time, and your resilient body has been a crucial part of that survival. If accepting your changing body feels daunting, at least acknowledge the strength it took to get here. I wish you joy, happiness, and all the colorful swimsuits your heart desires. (And maybe some swift motivation for your sister-in-law to rethink her approach.)
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In summary, it’s completely natural to feel self-conscious about weight changes, especially after the pandemic. Focus on what your body has accomplished and embrace the joy of summer without the pressure of others’ opinions.