People close to you will always be extremely critical of you. But I do have more people supporting my modeling than I do who oppose it. So I guess middle finger up to those that hate because it’s my life and I have to make myself happy!
For anyone wanting to take on competitive bodybuilding I’d advice you to do it for the right reasons, have a valid reason. And make sure you have a positive self-image and conference and enjoy the process!
David Bowie was a massive inspiration and someone I looked up to on such a personal level. During my early teen years I was stuck in a bit of a pit, not really knowing who I was or what I was doing. It was during a school play that I first heard ‘Starman’ and I remember thinking at the time “this song is really weird, who is it?” It was something I’d never heard the likes of before and I was hooked from there. He’s been a huge inspiration for a lot of shoots, his eccentric looks and individuality has really had a massive impact on me.
Just go for it!! And never Let people tell u that u cant, cause believe me you can.. and if you can dream it you can do it.. sorry cliché but its what I believe in. Start taking pictures of yourself and practice in the mirror I do it every day and yes it looks dump ???? but it can help. Look around on Instagram and follow other models and photographers for inspiration, be different, be you ❤
A change in perspective can work wonders in the case of self -love. Instead of focusing on the things you “think” you don’t have, or lack, being grateful for the body you do have, & the things it is capable of will just reinforce a mindset of love, instead of a “woe is me” way of thinking. Plus, we are all so different & just doing our best in this crazy world. Being able to be comfortable with yourself & not playing the game of comparison is a beautiful quality, & something I’m still working on personally, to tell you the truth.
A hashtag I always use is #youdoyou. That’s what’s most important to me. There will always be haters, always be people that think their opinion is the only one that counts, but at the end of the day, if you are happy with who you are, what you do, your look, the way you feel, your health, those are the only things that are important. Because you have to be able to go through the day, fight your fights, deal with your struggles, nobody else can do that for you. So you have to know what helps you get up in the morning, what motivates you, what gives you confidence. Don’t let that be determined by other people.