Shorty with a curl

I was so hesitant  to post certain pictures of myself. I was worried of what others will say or think but today I woke up and said to myself "you've come a freaking long way and the opinion of others shall be the least of my problem." I want to give you all the real deal.  The real me, no gimmicks!  This is raw and uncut!    This right here is my biggest insecurity.  I have been struggling with  loose skin and stretch marks around my abdomen ever since giving birth to Titan (my second born).   I was ready to throw in the towel and go under the knife but my husband stopped me. He asked me a series of questions, one being "Do you think you've given yourself a fair chance?" I was confused by what he meant but he shortly explained what he meant. In all honesty, I did not give myself a fair chance at all. I gave up on working out so many times and ate horribly.  Last year I turned 30 and have made a vow to myself that I will work harder to accomplish my