I go running in a crop top that shows off my belly – high school me would be shocked but proud, it’s taken 20 years
DECADES after high school left her feeling insecure, one woman has learned to love the body she has.
The TikTok user even goes running in a belly-baring crop top with no fear – and her past self would be shocked.
Shelby Goodrich Eckard (@pcossupportgirl) has become well-versed in body positivity over the last two decades.
Eckard uses her TikTok videos to destigmatize polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS,) which can cause weight gain and other bodily changes.
In a video, Eckard demonstrated her self-acceptance in action.
Dressed in an asymmetrical tank and a pair of leggings, Eckard stretched and posed, about to go for a run.
Then, in a caption, she flashed back to what her “high school self” would think of the scene.
“Woah,” Eckard said as the version of herself from 2002. “What are we doing?”
Back in modern times, the grown-up Eckard responded, “I’m working out.”
Eckard told her past self she was “enjoying the body we’re in now. In a crop top.”
She danced a little, grinning and flipping her hair in delight.
The influencer even turned down the waistband of her leggings to show off her belly and give it some attention.
She had great news for teenage Eckard: “We learned to love ourselves more,” she revealed.
Eckard, posing as her high school self again, looked shocked – then, she was ecstatic, breaking into a run, crop top and all.
Commenters were thrilled to see Eckard embracing her body, even if it took 20 years to get there.
They left fire emojis as a way of complimenting her physique, along with emojis of hands lifted in praise.
Just like Eckard’s high school self, her followers were thrilled to see her confidence.
“So happy for you,” wrote a fan. “You’re doing great!”