aurora

We always look up to the ones who are brave in the films, the songs we sing, the heroes. We cheer on the resistance that roots for the better cause. Now it's your turn to help. As a child growing up, I didn't look like the other girls in my school. I struggled with my identity and my roots because growing up "looking different" meant others treated you differently. I would hear comments about my skin tone, even about the hair on my body or face, or my body shape. It always made me feel some type of way. And as l've grown the years, l've genuinely fallen in love with my culture. Learned the stories of my parents' generation and the generations prior to theirs and their journeys. And as l've learned over the years about the beauty in being hispanic, I am proud to be a first generation. As a latina, and someone who emphasizes community and strength, I feel the heaviness deeply as my eyes see the tragedies among us. To see those suffering and all in fear. I've built our little corner of the internet and we've built this community by exactly that - being a community. And I want my platform to be used to help others, and spread awareness for my community. If you think this is about politics - it isn't. This is about being human to one another. This is about empathy, compassion, and more. I pray for my community as they experience this darkness. I pray for the protection of all suffering and living in fear. I pray for change, for healing, for protection, for peace.

your reminder this Christmas Eve as you navigate the holidays while your body is in a different season.

a love letter from me to you on your worth after gaining weight. I'm rooting for you.

fall down and get back up everytime you need to start over. your future self is counting on you.

how I decided it was time to start over after gaining 60 lbs. for the ones who feel lost after gaining weight or trying to rebuild themselves, this one is for you. you're not alone. I'm rooting for you.

your reminder that if you're starting over, you're not alone. someone else is starting over, too.

some thoughts from a woman who used to be fit and gained 60 lbs and starting her fitness journey over. it was ✨ chaotic , it was realistic. it was amusing, it was difficult. it was a little disheartening, but overall... led to a wonderful outcome. day one - in the books. if I can do it, so can you.

first step of starting my realistic glow up was getting back to a solid gym routine. and I'll be transparent with you, it had me feeling all different type of things. but knowing there are other women like me starting over makes it feel motivating and honestly, less alone on the journey. so I'm learning that falling back in love with yourself starts with keeping the promises you made to yourself. so if you're trying to glow up and looking for a more relatable type of glow up with a little bit of life chaos, humor, realistic day to day, some bright days, some exhaustion, but figuring it out with the best version of yourself in mind... hello. I'm aurora. I'm so happy you're here.

starting a glow up (a realistic one, that is) can feel exhausting. but knowing there are others out there to hold you accountable or can relate can make it feel better. I'm 32, overweight, funny, but drained...and learning how to fall back in love with me again. so if you're trying to glow up and looking for a more relatable type of glow up with a little bit of life chaos, exhaustion, but figuring it out with the best version of yourself in mind, welcome 🤍 I'm so happy you're here.

and even on the days where you feel like giving up, and on the days you're in tears because you've lost all hope. on the days you feel like you can't keep going... I promise you, your inner child and the woman you're meant to become are rooting for you at the finish line.

it's no secret that it's a dream of mine to one day work with oner active. I have a dream to represent the latina community, and represent women with a curvy body type like mine who are starting over on their fitness journeys. so l encourage you - if you have a dream, get after it. no matter the comments, how "cringe" you may look, or opinions. no dream is ever too big or unrealistic - and I'm rooting for you to go after yours. entire outfit: @Oner Active #bodypositivity #confidence #selflove #weightloss #oneractive

Something about a red and taking up space in the gym just sits right with me 💃🏻 @Oner Active #bodypositivity #confidence #selflove #GlowUp #weightlossjouney

your daily reminder for finding clothing to fit your current season. I know sometimes it can feel discouraging to see your body look different than it used to in clothing, but we're working on our mind's narrative to being positive and healthier for the mental. if you've gained weight and you're trying to find yourself again, just know you're not alone. I'm right here with you.

the reason you start will be the reason you either dedicate and achieve the goals, or the reason you give up on your dreams. so think about it this way... if you start your fitness journey from a place of self hate rather then self love, the journey will have no meaning. the most beautiful things in life grow from love - and you should grow the same way. so rather than being hard on yourself for the weight you've gained, practice being kind to the body that has taken care of you from its peak to survival mode. If you're figuring out life again after weight gain, just know you're not alone. 🤎🤎🤎

you will never love your body at its healthiest if you start the journey from a place of self hate. I’ve gained 60 lbs, and I’m currently not my healthiest. over the years, my body has had many phases and even at my healthiest, I didn’t love my body. so after struggling with irregular hormones, issues with my ovaries and thyroid, now I’m starting over. I’m working on building the healthiest version of myself. and that starts with loving my body in its starting phase and every phase. because learning to truly love yourself now will lead to all the goals in life you dream of. what your body looks like, does not take away from the beautiful human you are. on the outside, or in the inside. I’m rooting for you. 🤍 #bodypositivity #confidence #selflove #GlowUp #weightlossjouney