this has been a proudest acheivement of mine, after battling (and still dealing with the repercussions of) this for on and off 5 years. this picture is me, carrying a 75lb. aluminum canoe. i’m putting this picture up because it was this trip, where i learned to trust my body and its strength to do great things (like get down that bitchin’ hill) and understand that food is nourishing. and it’s something i can enjoy for it’s pure aesthetic and tasty qualities, not for its number of calories or % fat.