There are days like this when I feel like celebrating my body and myself and there are also days when I feel the exact opposite, but I realized that it is alright to feel that way (sometimes) as long we go back and realize the true value and beauty we possess. 

I certainly gained quite a lot of weight this past year/s.  I am aware of that. Don't you just hate it when people repeatedly pinpoint that? People will always have something to say about your face, your body, the way you dress, the way you talk, the way you laugh, etc. 

I guess that's where the importance of self-love comes in. This world will surely fuck you up and make you feel insecure in all possible ways. But if you truly know who you are and learn to accept your WHOLE self (the good and the bad, the assets and the flaws), you may be knocked down but you will surely regain your stance. And no, self-love isn't just about dating/treating yourself nor coming up with your skin care routines, for me, self-love is more of coming face to face with thyself, picking yourself up after a breakdown, confronting your inner demons, telling yourself to get a rest, forgiving yourself from a past mistake (and a lot more). 

For some, you will never be enough (not smart enough, not tall enough, not fit enough, not disciplined enough, etc.) and to some, you will always be a little bit too much (too loud, too bold, too clingy, too showy, etc.) but guess what? That's perfectly fine; we are not made to impress people. Look up and be reminded of Who created us, and I think that's the best way to find our worth and love ourselves. We are fearfully and wonderfully made (see Psalm 139:14). 

Sooooo gurl, chin up, do whatever you want coz regardless, people will still say something about it. 
And please note that acne marks, uneven skin tones, stretch marks, tiger stripes, scars, extra weights, failures, bad habits, past mistakes, THESE WILL NEVER DEFINE YOU, so don't let anyone (even yourself) tell you otherwise.