In the beginning I thought Instagram was just pretty pictures and filters, but it is so much more than that,

It is a place for advocacy

It is a place for learning

It is a place to be in awe of the amazing work of others

not to mention filters really aren't that big of a thing after all, because lets face it, #nofilter is almost always trending...right?

I may not know a ton about social media, because let's face it at 35 I'm practically a dinosaur in trendy social media world. But I do know that Instagram is a vital resource when it comes to body positivity and our self-love journey. Which is why I'm sharing the TOP 2 people you need to be following on Instagram!

Shall we just jump right in with who you should absolutely be following on instagram...

#1 People Who Look Like You

Following people that look like we do allows us to start seeing our bodies in a more approachable way, it normalizes how we see ourselves in the world.

#2 People Who Look Nothing Like You

Yep, I said it. If you want to diversify your empathy and understand of how the world effects others there is no better way than following the journey of others. And you have to do more than just look at their pictures and reels, you have to read their stories, hear their stories, and for the love of everything allow them to see, experience, and share their experiences of the world how it pertains to them, not you.

Did you expect something more? Two names that are top of the top and better than everyone else...well I hate to break it to you, but those don't exist on a definitive scale. The people I follow most may be very different than yours and here is the funny thing, that is OKAY! The number of followers someone has isn't an indication of if you will benefit from following their journey. The only indication is if you feel a connection to them.

Okay, okay, I'm not going to leave you completely hanging here. I am going to share with you a few of my favorite accounts you should really consider looking at and following because...well because I said so.

Teri Hofford | This one was pretty much a no brainer for me, she is a fierce advocate for Body Positivity, full of insight, tough love, and bad ass vibes. @terihofford

Diets Don't Work | She is an advocate for health at every size and shares wonderful information from a wide range of individuals and professionals. @diets_dont_work_haes

Beyond the Body | This is part of an education platform for photographers but it is good for everyone to follow. The feed is full of all bodies showcasing that every body is a good body. @beyondthebodyphotoeducation

National Geographic Travel | I get it, this one might seem odd, but hear me out. Sometimes one of the best ways to keep ourself grounded and not get too down on ourselves is remembering how much more is out there. @natgeotravel

Oh and of course I almost forgot someone who is incredible, insightful, amazing, wonderful, and always so humble...me! Okay maybe I'm not all of those things but I'll let you decide which ones fit me!

TaraLyn Photography | @taralynboudoir

Happy Instagraming y'all!

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