Brittnee Blair
Instagram: @brittneecblair
What inspires your body-acceptance work?
I want to live so fiercely in my own skin that hopefully it inspires other to do the same. I have a desire to create transparency about my body and our bodies. Yes, I have stretch marks and I love them as they grow with me. Yes, I have cellulite and I still love my body and watching it move.
Who do you hope to reach?
I hope to reach people (men, women, non-gender conforming) who are in search of being inspired to love themselves. I would love to reach people who are in search of transparency, and who want to be uplifted when scrolling through their feed.
What do you hope your posts offer?
I hope to be that beacon for those in search of positivity. I want my followers to be inspired to think about their bodies in a positive light.
What do you do when you’re feeling low?
I try to tap into what brings me joy in that moment. It could be dancing around my house with my dachshund, Stephen, baking my favourite cookies, doing a boxing or HIIT class, going for a walk, or meditating. When I don’t feel like doing anything, I acknowledge that and allow myself some “me time” without worrying about not being productive.
What are your tips for warding off negative self-talk?
We all have an inner saboteur, that little voice that tells us all those things we really shouldn’t believe about ourselves. I practice appreciating one thing about myself daily, whether it is physical, emotional, or mental. I try to keep a solid foundation so that when that inner saboteur creeps up, I can shut it down and remind myself that I am so much more than those negative thoughts. When in doubt, I ask myself “would you talk to your best friend like that
