Most of my clothes aren't fitting right lately, and I've also been so hard on myself. It's hard not to be when I know I can't afford new clothes right now and I love the clothes I have already. I feel you girl. I think a lot of people have been dealing with weight gain in quarantine too, so I've tried to keep that in mind.
Ugh yes thank you for also voicing this! Everything seems to not fit me anymore and it’s hard to NOT be hard on yourself. I try to keep in mind that it’s the way of the world right now and that I can’t beat myself up about it. If this helps you, try to find a couple few pieces that make you feel comfortable and confident and just wear/wash the shit out of those items! That’s what I’ve been doing and I haven’t even been giving myself any crap for wearing the same stuff because at the end of the day I’m comfortable and I feel good. And I don’t even want to buy online because I don’t know my size anymore! Lol so try to find those few items that might be comfort items I guess. Idk that helped me a lot👍🏻best of luck to you💕💐
I’m like... a professional lurker and not a commenter when it comes to RU-vid but I just want to say that I appreciate you for letting yourself be vulnerable with us. I struggle with the same highs and lows and with body image and it is comforting to know we aren’t alone in feeing this way and that we can be positivity support sisters for each other. Anyway... love you and your channel. Been here for a while and following your journey is truly delightful❤️
I feel like this quarantine has definitely changed us all physically and mentally! It’s hard! Talk to someone! A therapist! Go see your obgyn or a physician and make sure your taking the right vitamins and stuff!
I think one thing we forget to realize is that we’re 25 years old, our bodies are changing and they might not ever be the same as they were before. And that’s ok!! And exercising and working out won’t ever fit into your routine unless you make it. Think about it, nothing else in your life just fell into place, you made time for it. You have to built it into your schedule. It’ll all work out girl, we allll have these days!
There are so many reasons for weight gain! I gained 10 lbs this quarantine just from stress and it's really hard feeling like you aren't in control of your body, don't be too hard on yourself. The world is a really stressful place right now, give yourself some grace
Quarantine is probably your answer for what caused your weight gain (for pretty much everyone), not going out of the house as much, physically not moving to different places and staying home. You need to be confident cause you look amazing girl! Love yourself 😘
Weight gain is completely normal and it shouldn’t be something you kick yourself over. As long as you’re happy and healthy, that’s all that matters. It’s also okay to feel sad about weight gain and completely valid, but weight gain shouldn’t be seen as bad or good, just a natural part of living! Sending you love and positivity, Lindsey!
I've gained 20lbs during quarantine and I have felt the same way about pictures and outfits and I do not even fit into any of my jeans anymore. But it is something that effecting everyone and its nice that you were able to talk about this because it is something I have been struggling too. Love your videos!
this time has been especially hard because it’s easy to be so hard on yourself and focus on every little imperfection.... i remember having multiple moments like that recently, just feeling so disgusted with myself... I took that emotion and put it into something constructive... it’s small but i’ve started taking 4 mile walks every day and it’s made me feel so much better, even if it hasn’t made a huge difference yet, it feels so good knowing i’m taking the steps to treat myself and my body better. you’ve got this lindsey❤️❤️❤️
I think it's healthy that you are opening up! This has been a year that nobody truly knows how to handle. We have all had to alter our daily routines and that is NOT easy! Our bodies are meant to change and react to our routines/schedules/lifestyles as we go throughout life. I can completely relate to how you are feeling. I gained 10 lbs. over the last few months from not being able to go to a gym, plus feeling down about the world and eating my feelings away. Most of my pants are way too tight now! It's perfectly ok to react and feel down about it. We are all in this together! You are SO beautiful, Lindsey! Inside and out.
Thanks for being open! I have been feeling really down for several months because I gained tons of weight due to thyroid problems. I have been trying to focus on small body successes. Best to you!
I relate to the weight gain hard. It has made me feel so sad and bad about myself! I'm trying hard not to get triggered and fall back into unhealthy eating habits I did years ago when I was super skinny. These past few months have sucked! Sending you love!!
Girl, none of the shorts I wore last year fit me at all! Im a true plus size 18-20 and I used to be like 10 or a 12 so I can feel your struggles. And you've actually taught me something by sharing your feelings. You taught me that thin girls and girls who, in my mind, have the body I want still go through struggles! I've always admired how thin you are but also how healthy you are and you still have nice curves. Hearing you talk about the struggles that I've gone through really opened my mind that body positivity isn't just a journey for us plus size women, its a journey for everyone!! You are perfect the way you are!! I look up to you so much and i appreciate your honesty and how open you are about everything. Love you so much!!
I needed this realness. I broke up with my fiance about the same time tou went through your breakup. I gained 30 lbs since the beginning of thr year and i cry at least once a week because i am so hard on myself. As women we need to feel more accepting of our bodies. Thank you for being so open.
Everyone's body goes through changes especially right now. Your body is beautiful babe. It is strong and capable and your weight does not define you. ❤
I don’t fit a single one of my shorts from last summer. Some of my jean shorts used to be big for me and they’re too small for me now. I’ve felt so bad about myself the past few months for gaining weight. I also look at my arms and I get so depressed. Knowing someone as beautiful as you is going through the same thing means so much to me. You are so beautiful!
Ah, the body image talk is so real, Lindsey! I love your videos and think you are beautiful always, but I relate to the feelings you are having! I went through a very similar experience this past winter where I gained a decent amount of weight and it crushed my self-confidence. One thing that really helped me was shifting my focus to doing things that make me feel good! I started trying to exercise intuitively (ie roller skating, playing ultimate frisbee with friends, dancing alone in my room). Getting myself up and moving every time I felt anxious in a way that was intuitive and calming helped to remind me that I was capable of developing new skills! I just always found focusing on what I can do that FEELS good rather than what makes me look a certain way was super helpful for me! I know you'll come out of this funk feeling strong and capable like you already are :)
thank you for your vulnerability ❤️ i actually just saw your insta post and thought “wow she looks amazing” so hopefully this is a good affirmation that you are your hardest critic and you are beautiful!
Thanks for opening up with us Lindsey! Never feel like you’re “too much” with how you’re feeling, being vulnerable like you have talked about in your podcast, much love to you 💗
Birth control effs with us girls bad!!! I cried when you got choked up...I think of myself one way but when I see my reflection in a window or see a picture of me it’s sooo different than what I think. Take care of yourself- you are gorgeous but your perspective mentally of yourself is so much more important. Love you girl!
What really helps me when I get sucked into that comparing mindset is thinking back to how I was mentally at the time I took that photo. Often for me I remember sucking in, or passing up an extra beer in fear of too many calories, or even being in a toxic relationship. Your mental happiness means way more than physical anything. Love you linds!
Lindsey, you being able to open up and talk to us is inspiring! Thank you for talking about how you feel with us. I totally understand how your feeling I’ve been feeling the same way. Sometimes us humans can really judge ourselves but we shouldn’t because we are all beautiful and we shouldn’t be strict about how we look because that’s toxic. It’s important to try to be healthy but not strict about it. Love you girl your beautiful!
I can completely relate to what you are saying about gaining weight. Because of quarantine I have definitely noticed such a change in my body and now trying to put on all my cute clothes I see the change in my body. It sucks so much and it makes you feel so bad. I completely understand what you mean and know that you aren't alone. I just keep telling myself that it is just a phase and that soon when life is back to normal we can go back to our active lifestyles. For now I push myself to make healthy choices as much as possible. Keep your head up all us ladies need to stick together because a lot of us are feeling the same way!
not sure i can say anything to make you feel better, but you are very very very loved. no matter how you look, i promise. 💛 as long as you’re healthy, who cares if you’re not conforming to society’s standards of beauty. fuck those standards. because you are always beautiful. but those words won’t mean anything until you believe it for yourself. hopefully you can be a little easier on yourself. much love lindsey 💛✨
Crying at you crying because you’re the most beautiful human I have ever met/watched on RU-vid and I literally is killing me to know that you feel that way Lindsey. You’re insanely beautiful and I hope you know that please never forget that. You’re my inspiration for everything in life Lindsey I love you
I feel you so much. These past few months it’s been hard to let myself be okay with the fact that my body does not look the same right now. I try to remind myself we’re in a global pandemic and it’s okay to enjoy food right now. I’m trying to take care of my body in positive ways rather than going back to old bad habits. Much luck to you Lindsey, this world doesn’t make it easy to love yourself.
From March of this year to June I was drinking everyday usually a whole bottle of wine a day. I decided to cut back on drinking to only two days a week and I significantly felt better and started to look better. I am not saying this will help you or you need to try this but I can see myself in you right now because I was in this same place in June.
I am where you are right now. I don’t even want to go to family parties because I gained so much weight. Turning 21 in 10 days and I don’t want a single picture of myself. You are beautiful and we both need more positivity towards our selves. ❣️
Oh my god I love you so much for being so honest! ✨ I’ve been feeling the exact same way lately and it’s just so nice not to feel alone sometimes. But I never want you to feel bad about yourself! Don’t be hard on yourself because you are a queen 💕
Girl we all have bad self confidence days. Just know you are absolutely stunning and your weight is not a reflection of your diet or health. Struggling with weight is extremely common and you’re not alone in this. You’re absolutely gorgeous.
i really appreciate you opening up about weight and body image issues. you're not dramatic for being emotional about it at all because we really are so much harder on ourselves than we are to others. i put on about 10-12 lbs since the beginning of quarantine which may not sound like a lot but when that's 10% of your body weight it feels like a lot. none of my shorts/ pants fit me anymore and in addition to how i feel (weak and out of shape) i can see a noticeable difference and i don't like it. despite eating well and working out a little (maybe not as much as before) i am not seeing a difference and it's so frustrating but just know you're not alone -- and i feel better knowing i'm not alone. i think some of it is just quarantine because we are all so much less active than before. birth control can definitely also affect weight. i'm trying to remind myself that bodies are never exactly the same at any moment and are always morphing and changing. give yourself some grace
I’ve been not liking my body for YEARS and I always tear myself down when i can’t wear the cute outfit I bought or just when I’m trying to feel cute for myself. It’s so hard being a woman we try and try to bring ourselves up and we do but any little thing will bring us down. I feel like it’s because we know what we are capable of and for me I let myself go because at one point in my life I didn’t care at all for myself( which now I’m starting to ) don’t worry you aren’t alone girl we are in this together ! 💪🏽💖
I didn’t think what you said sounded dramatic at all, Lindsey. I resonate with what you said, and I teared up when you started crying. I’ve had those conversations with myself, too. I wish I could give you a big hug! ❤️ You are a beautiful queen!!!
You are not being dramatic AT ALL. I think almost everyone watching this has felt exactly how you do right now at one point or another. When you started crying I literally felt that in my soul. It is such a horrible feeling but it is so temporary. This pandemic has caused a lot of issues with everyone's mental and physical health and we are all in the same boat for this one. Your birth control can absolutely have something to do with weight gain as well like you read and might may it more difficult to lose weight but once your body adjusts it will get easier. You are a beautiful person inside and out and I respect and appreciate you sharing this with us. I hope you feel better ❤❤❤
It makes me so happy to see all of the positive comments here. The way you are feeling about your body is completely valid, and so many of us are right there with you. I have also gained weight during quarantine, and am the heaviest I have ever been. You may not see it but you are absolutely gorgeous, and the content you create brings so much joy and motivation to others. Thank you for speaking so openly about your feelings. It takes so much strength. Better days will come, but always try to be gentle with yourself
Thank you sm for opening up in this video---really relatable, especially about clothes not fitting anymore...I think it's something everyone goes through (because clothes aren't supposed to fit forever) but no one really talks about. xx
I loved watching your videos already but after this video I feel so close to you! I am in recovery from anorexia and know exactly how you're feeling and how hard it is. You are a beautiful queen so please remember that honey. you will feel better soon, and remember that you're your own worst critic. Love you and love that you opened up so deeply in this video.
I feel you girl. Been there with weight struggles and struggling to not compare with older versions of you, it’s tough. Thank you for sharing, because you’re SO not alone
26 with two kids and I HEAR you. I took it so hard after I had my first child. My pregnancy was unexpected and I was still so young. I was a skinny mini with a flat stomach. Always assumed I’d go back to “normal” it’s been almost four years I’ve had to accept that I’m I’ll never have “washboard” abs again . We’re happy, we’re heathy, we’re human ❤️ you look great to me 😘
Your vlog clip and all the comments about body changes really resonate with me. I’ve felt similar emotions constantly the past few months, and the other day, after feeling horrible, decided to go on a long walk at the park and listen to a fun podcast. I was so amazed by how much it changed my mood. Thank you everyone for sharing your thoughts!
girl that hurt my heart so much to hear you cry you are so beautiful in my eyes!! but then i thought about it and it just reminded me of how cruel we can be to ourselves and not see the beauty in ourselves that we see in others. i've been trying to filter my thoughts lately through the premise of "would i say what i'm saying to myself to a friend?" sending you so much love on your acceptance journey, you are never alone
I honestly really appreciate Lindsey opening up about this bc I think almost everyone can relate! It just reminds us that we're all hard on ourselves. Lindsey is sooo beautiful and she looks amazing to me and it reminds me that when I'm feeling ugly it's all in my head. We love you Lindsey!! You're beautiful! Also it's SO normal to gain weight in the pandemic!!
Wow I’m right there with you... I’m still trying to accept weight gain from a year ago and I’m pretty sure it’s from my birth control. It can be such an uncomfortable topic. Hearing others talk about it really helps. I appreciate your openness ❤️
Lindsey you are amazing!!! Remember you are never alone with body image and it’s a journey! I’m still on it and probably always will be which I’m good with, you are not alone girl!
You’re feelings are valid girl! The struggle is so real especially during these times. I’ve been dealing with similar issues regarding weight and finding a right balance really difficult. Sending good vibes ❤️
This is so relatable, Lindsey. The vulnerability you show is SO admirable. I recently went for my yearly check up at the doctor and I’m at my highest weight I’ve ever been. It absolutely crushed my spirit. I expected it but hoped it wasn’t true. I’m trying hard to give myself a break because I’ve been off work for the past 4.5 months and my routine went out the window. We lead different lives but I know EXACTLY how you feel in this moment. I am so mean to myself sometimes too and it’s such a terrible habit. You are worth more than what you see in the mirror. Give yourself a break, especially during this weird ass year. I have to keep reminding myself that too. Wishing the best for you always! I’ve been watching you since like 2012 and you have always been a force of light and positivity. 💕
omg i can totally relate to the bad body image thing, i'm so glad you had the strength to share because you're def not alone in this girl. trust me, i've flip flopped with my weight my entire life and i've always been "bigger" than average so it's been a constant struggle for me as well. i just always look at it as a temporary thing, bodies change SO much wether you're eating good food or finding a fun ass workout routine, they're so fluid and change and it's normal, that's the only thing thats helped me through moments like that. you're a queen and life is too short to not eat great food, drink amazing things and be strict about movement. also DO NOT apologize for sharing your feelings, we got chu
I have definitely been having way too many days lately like you are showing/voicing to us in this video. It makes me feel good to know that so many other people are going through what I am. It’s definitely hard to deal with but I think talking about it, excepting it, and moving past it helps so much. ❤️
GIRL, I FEEL YA. I recently switched from the generic bc to the name brand one and I definitely seen a difference and felt a different in my body, but just like other bc's it takes a while for your body to get used to it! I hope you can see what us as viewers see and that is beautiful. 💕
Gurl is so refreshing to hear somebody you look up to, to talk about things that happens to you. I went through the same path two years ago, gained 10+kgs and all of my wardrobe didnt fit anymore and was heartbreaking. Eventually i make peace with myself and accepted who i am today and that tomorrow i might be different and its okay. So many times i feel so insecure, but other times i dont give a fuck anymore and im so much happier but im here to say to you that it can get better and this felling will pass to, and might come back again and its normal. So i send you so many hugs and im so greatfull that you keep it real as ussual so that.
You look amazing in the look where you're filming for Patreon at the beginning of the vlog. Like body, fit, makeup all on point. Haven't finished the vlog but couldn't finish without saying it.
Paused half way to say I absolutely know how you're feeling with body confidence and birth control, hormones can have SUCH a significant impact on your physical body and overall mood. I was on bc pills for years and only when I switched to Kyleena IUD which has a much lower dosage of hormones did I really start feeling more confident in myself, body, and mood. Everyone has waves of bangin' body confidence and then feeling like you look huge. It is so challenging to not point out every little part of your body that doesn't look how society says it should, but we have the power to control our own thoughts which is amazing! I think intuitive eating and mindfulness can go a really long way, you are so beautiful
Don’t ever feel dramatic for expressing the way you feel! We are here for you, and appreciate when you are vulnerable about things many of us also struggle with. So many of us look up to you in more ways than one, including how balanced + healthy your lifestyle is! You’re glowing- always, and there’s no need to be hard on yourself. We all have our moments of self-consciousness 😊
Lindsey, I have been watching you for so long now, ever since room tours and outfit of the days were the shit haha!!!! You are so beautiful, inside and outside. It literally broke my heart hearing you talk about how your body/weight :( We all love you for the person you are on the inside. You are so kind, funny, and honest with all of us! Thank you for being you and for always being real with us! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, I love you girl!
I just really want to thank you for trusting us enough to be vulnerable and completely open up to us. We see you and your strength! You are not dramatic; all of your feelings are valid no matter what. You're not alone, I promise :)
Thank you for posting this video and being so transparent. I’ve been going through this same exact thing lately and it hasn’t been easy. Hearing that somebody else understands makes me feel less alone. You’re beautiful!!!❤️
thank you SO much for opening up and saying something that SOO many of us feel. Sis, none of my jeans that I bought in January don't fit. The pandemic has been really hard on us in different ways. You helped a lot of people by putting yourself out here like this
it was so encouraging to hear you open up about weight gain and insecurities! i've been going through a similar funk the past few months, but im trying not to be too hard on myself. something i heard recently was that exercise should be a celebration of your body's abilities and not a punishment or strategy, which has helped me change my mindset and adopt healthier habits. much love
Try to remember that it is not uncommon for weight to fluctuates, so please do not feel overwhelmed about gaining weight even though it is difficult to do so
Don’t worry Lindsey! Never be embarrassed about letting your emotions out .You are such a beautiful person inside and out . Your figure is amazing , everyone has those days where we don’t like how we look. We all have to remember everyone is beautiful in their own ways and you are a ray of sunshine to watch . Love you lots xxx
something that helps me, a fat woman online who's constantly surrounded by ppl saying they are upset they gained weight etc. when they're lightyears smaller than me, is following diverse bodies in IG! like following tons of fat women, fat black women, fat trans women, etc. Then everytime I see their photo and think, god they're beautiful! I remember that I can be beautiful and healthy and comfortable too even if I'm not the same size I was ten years ago, ten months ago, etc. Fatphobia runs rampant in our society and it's hard to shake it but gaining weight is NOT the end of the world. Solidarity in trying to move past those dark thoughts about our bodies. You are so fabulous the way you are, right now! 💕✨
I relate so hard to the body image vent. thank you so much for being real and honest, even if not for your viewers but for yourself❤️ women’s bodies change so much in their mid to late 20s and it isn’t talked about enough. my best advice is to speak as much love into your body as you can (not necessarily physical features, just things like i’m thankful for my feet that carry me and my belly for digesting my food, stuff like that). it’s a total mindset change that takes time and effort but you’ll eventually start noticing differences❤️
I really appreciate you being open and honest with us, so many things other than diet can cause your body to change i really recommend making a doctor and obgyn appointment. You are beautiful💛
Lindsey, thank you so much for expressing this vulnerability. I have also felt moments like this over the past few months. I feel like I am continuing to grow into my "adult" body and sometimes I still compare myself to my teenager body.
Lindsey, thank you for being very open/vulnerable in this video cause you're definitely not the only person who struggles with body image. But with that being said you are literally a queen. I absolutely love your body type I think it's perfect whether you've gained a few extra pounds or not. :) Sending love!!!
Girrrl i understand you completely, my whole body went on a total rollercoaster when I first started taking birth control, I felt horrible and stopped taking it, and just now start to get back in track with my body. It’s okay to let it out and express the frustration we all have those moments but just remember you’re amazing Lindsey and girlbossssss 💕💕💕💕💕 #girlpower
I have learned from previous weight fluctuations that when I'm stressed I gain weight even when nothing else has changed in my daily routine! Be forgiving of yourself. I've gained 12 lbs since March, and that's totally okay! Love yourself in all of its phases 💛
Please don’t feel dramatic talking about this! You are not alone in feeling this way. I have been feeling the same and don’t feel like my body is mine atm because of weight gain and new health issues I’ve discovered. I loved hearing you speak about this. It feels like a good therapy session with a friend. Sending you all the positive vibes and peace Lindsey☮️💖
You could also go to the doctor and get blood work done just to see if it could be anything causing it (besides birth control). I was gaining weight and couldn’t lose and turns out I have hypothyroidism and I’m hyperglycemic. I had no idea! My diet is the opposite of what my body truly needs and I thought I was eating healthy. I hope you can get it figured out and start to feel better about yourself. Keep your head up..you are such a beautiful person💜
Thank you for being so vulnerable💕 I have had that similar feeling too many times to count... I am also pregnant right now and it’s hard to switch my mindset. I’ve been following you for years and can honestly say you are the most beautiful in your present state xx don’t be so hard on yourself you are truly inspiring Lindsey ✌🏻🖤
Lindsey, I can not even begin to say how you took the words out of my mouth on weight gain. I started tearing up when you talked about how you were feeling. This week (for me particularly) and the pandemic have been tough on my self image as well. You are not your body. Your soul is beautiful, you are kind, and genuine. Working on believing this for myself. Who you are will be the impact you will leave on people ❤️ sending so much love
Girl! Same here! I feel like my birth control has my weight all over the place! I had to give away all of my summer clothes from last year! It made me feel super low and gross! And I’m the same way nothing changed really in my diet and lifestyle . It sucks but we just have to have positive vibes through it and love ourselves 💕 thank you for opening up about this i feel like so many women go through this in the dark
I was so excited to see the turnaround from how you were feeling during your sit down to your evening on the balcony! 💕 I’m in the same boat with you but I think the best way to handle it is self care and not dwell on the situation for too long! Instead of obsessing and being dragged down mentally you turned it around and that’s incredible! You got this girl! Also you’re beautiful💕 never would’ve noticed a measly 10 pounds!
Lindsey you are human it’s ok to have those emotions, just don’t stay there! I’ve literally watched you since we were 16 when you were in atl GA, doing hauls and outfits of the week vids ( putting me onto aqua photography).. and I don’t think I’ve ever commented, but to see you break down about self image made my heart swell.. you are beautiful in and out babygirl.. like you are truly a good person, I can tell. I want you to know and remember that always and that’s what really matters ❤️
I totally feel u. Every time I go to the store to get clothes or try them on if it doesn’t fit or doesn’t look how I want I just wanna cry. Like it always makes me feel so bad about myself. Like just the other day I got a pajama set from amazon and I always read reviews and look at photos and I bought the biggest size they had and I was so excited to get them because I wanted some cute pajamas and I put them on and just immediately took them off. Because they weren’t necessarily small but they just fit in all the wrong places and made me feel so ugly.I just took them off and I’m just gonna return them. But I totally feel u. It’s hard especially when u see yourself and just wanna cry. Remember that you’re beautiful and everyone goes through this stuff. Hope u feel better. Also remember that being confident doesn’t mean you aren’t insecure. It just means you accept them. You still are going to have days where u feel ugly or sad and that’s okay . That’s how every human is. No human is 100% confident 100% of the time.
Don’t forget about the amazing effort you’ve put into your channel and podcast this quarantine. Your content has been AMAZING. It’s easy to focus on negative body image and to pick apart our “flaws”. Remember all the other amazing things you are doing for yourself and your career 💕 you are a boss babe!!!
The amount of moments I’ve had like this in the past few months is insane. I think it’s just the world now, underlying stress, and our normal routine being broken. And even if it’s not affecting us directly, the world around us isn’t the same. Glad you got a walk girl, you’re amazing. Sorry you feel this way, but you are not Alone.
I sooo know how you feel and where you are coming from. We are all so critical about our own bodies, but when you are having those low self confidence days try to avoid focusing on your body and keep yourself busy, that’s really helped me! You are such a radiant person inside and out, stay strong
We all have moments where we feel uncomfortable in our own bodies. Something I try to remember is that our body works so hard all the time to keep us alive and to be gentle with yourself because we are our own worst critic. You’re beautiful Lindsey. Love you ❤️
