INTRODUCING… Chronicles of a Curvy Lady with Christelle! A daily column with content material creator and influencer, Christelle. That is your information to dwelling life to the fullest no matter your measurement or way of life!
Plus measurement content material creators typically face extra limitations to the social media business. It’s tougher, however that doesn’t imply it’s unimaginable.
Right here’s 5 limiting beliefs I’ve needed to overcome to indicate up persistently on this area.
“I’m not engaging sufficient for social media.” — Limiting Perception No.1 for Plus Measurement Content material Creators
The wonder commonplace is continually shifting, and fatphobia runs deep. Social media rewards the “prettiest” content material creators with essentially the most “good” lives, however I’m right here to indicate the true, unfiltered journey. Screw the requirements. I do know my price isn’t tied to aesthetics. Even when the fatphobic idiots of the world don’t see it, I’m validated by God and myself. I believe I’m engaging which is de facto all that issues.
“I don’t have the ‘proper’ plus measurement form for full-body content material.” — Limiting Perception No.2 for Plus Measurement Content material Creators
There’s at all times a hierarchy. Identical to the light-skin vs. dark-skin debate, plus measurement our bodies are handled in another way relying on the proximity to “societal acceptance.” Hourglass and pear-shaped figures are sometimes extra accepted than apple-shaped ones. It’s unfair, however I’ve realized to make peace with my physique at each stage. There are individuals who must see themselves represented in me. After I really feel insecure about my arms, a swimsuit, or a crop high, I remind myself that the least fascinating factor about me is my physique kind.I’ve a lot extra to supply.
“I can’t publish about health till I shed extra pounds.”— Limiting Perception No.3 for Plus Measurement Content material Creators
You possibly can’t please everybody…particularly once you’re fats. And for the report, fats is only a descriptor, not an insult. Individuals could have opinions about your gymnasium outfit, your rolls, or the way you jiggle once you soar. Ignore them. Transfer your physique since you adore it, not since you hate it. Or don’t. Do no matter makes you really feel good. In the event you don’t need to shed extra pounds, don’t let anyone’s self-hating projection make you are feeling dangerous about your self. Take up area in particular person, on-line, within the gymnasium, on the perform, wherever you go. You need to be seen.
Listed below are some TV Characters who will show you how to fell seen as nicely.
“I’m invisible to males, so one thing should be unsuitable with my content material.” — Limiting Perception No.4 for Plus Measurement Content material Creators
It’s simple to fall into the entice of making for the male gaze when society virtually situations us to take action. Some plus measurement girls thrive in relationship, however that hasn’t been my actuality. I’ve felt ignored, rejected, and made to consider I’d by no means be “the prize.” However as a substitute of dwelling on who doesn’t see me, I deal with the ladies who do. My platform is a secure area for individuals who really feel completely different and have been made to consider they aren’t sufficient. Would I prefer to be desired romantically? After all. However I gained’t waste my power proving my price to individuals who refuse to see it. Interval.
“I shouldn’t get my hopes up about working with manufacturers.”— Limiting Perception No.5 for Plus Measurement Content material Creators
It’s 2025. Manufacturers prioritizing DEI ought to be the norm, not the exception. Sadly, that’s not the case. However I refuse to play small. After I pitch to manufacturers as a plus measurement content material creator, I do it confidently, not simply due to my abilities, however as a result of mindset issues. In the event you count on issues to be onerous, they will be onerous. That’s to not dismiss actual obstacles, however anticipating rejection is a trauma response. And I’m within the enterprise of therapeutic. What about you?
Who am I? — May I be your new favourite plus measurement content material creator?
I’m Christelle. I’ve been creating content material lengthy earlier than it was the “it lady” factor. And I’ve been the plus measurement lady for even longer. My journey with self-love and confidence has had highs and lows, however sharing my life has helped me take up area. Even in the event you don’t need to be a plus measurement content material creator, I hope you cease making your self small. Life will attempt to maintain you again—don’t be one of many issues that does.
That is my first article of this nature in years. If you would like extra, discover me on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: @christelleangelexo.
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