I once wrote about how I am trying to get healthy for myself and I am. But I am also trying to love myself. Recently a lot of plus-size women have been getting a lot of positive press. Model Ashley Graham was featured in the video "Toothbrush" by DNCE and on the cover of "Sports Illustrated's" coveted swimsuit issue. Precious Lee was the first black curvy model to appear in the same issue.

So with all of this body positive news, why do I still find it hard to love my curves? Maybe it is because women who are not "plus-size" are considered plus sized. Model Robyn Lawley launched a line of swims suits. This is her:

According to society that is "plus-size." I think not. Despite the curvy models on covers of major magazines and getting contracts with big modeling agencies, people's view of what is plus and what isn't, is still skewed.

Another reason might be that no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to explain that I am happy with my body to the people around me. I have been told that I would feel much better about myself if I was a few pounds lighter or if I worked out more. They say that it has nothing to do with they way I look, but with my health. To be honest, I am healthy. I am perfect the way I am. I have no disorders or diseases. I am not so overly obese that I can't walk upstairs. I am a curvy 21 year old girl.

I want to get into the body positive movement. I want to show people that curvy girls can look beautiful in crop tops and short shorts. I want to feel confident enough to love my body no matter my weight.

This ad showed me that it is possible.

Women of all sizes, colors, and backgrounds are beautiful and though I am trying to get healthy, I am not trying to be skinny. I am trying to love me no matter what my size.