If you're like me, you feel some kind of way about your tummy.
Your belly, your midsection, your stomach, whether it's round and shakes like a bowl full of jelly when you laugh or is full of rolls, it's a core part of your body. It's probably soft and squishy, and may even provide comfort to loved ones when you snuggle, and it's probably paler than the rest of your body because it rarely sees the sunlight. Maybe it's housed and nourished unborn babies, or maybe it gets upset in the back seat of the car.
No matter how your tummy feels, you deserve to feel good about it. Soft white underbellies are ubiquitous in the animal kingdom. Think about it. You aren't the only one with a pale, soft tummy, but animals like penguins and sharks, birds of all kinds, amphibians, and many mammals too have squishy bellies. With no bones to protect our soft tummies, this spot on our body is inherently vulnerable. But in order to protect it properly, we should learn to love it or at least grow to accept it exactly as it is today, in all its soft and pale glory.
Because there are very few images that lovingly flaunt the terrific tummies of plus-size women, we have dedicated one day per week to change the digital landscape and show off the midsection of mavens everywhere.
Introducing #TummyLoveTuesday.
We will share photos of plus-size women's tummies every Tuesday, and encourage you to share a photo of your own tummy with the tag #TummyLoveTuesday.
Together, we can show women that their tummies are not a problem to be fixed but rather a place in need of a little compassion.
Here are some of our favorite tummies to follow on Instagram.
Ready to flaunt the tummy love? Be sure to snap a photo of your tummy with the hashtag #TummyLoveTuesday. Whether you're rocking a crop top and a bare midriff or a pencil skirt and a visible belly outline, we are here for it.
