make peace with my body

Well, I all goes with the fact that I am 20-25 pounds overweight. Because of that, I don’t really shop anymore, i don’t really like to get ready in the morning or do my hair. I feel like it’s not worth it “Yet”. I know, It’s silly. But I’ve been feeling like this for quite some time now. I decided to take action and lose that weight to see if I feel any different about my body and about my appearence. I bet I will!

This is one of those things that is all in your chosen frame of mind. If I can wake up every day and find one, small thing about my physical self that I like, I’m in great shape. Life is too damn short.

I talked with my sister about this; she is heavier than me, and going through a very tough time. Our other sister is petite, athletic, and works as a trainer at a gym, so naturally we hate her ;)

I found myself saying something I truly believe but never realized before: if I am exercising, moving through my life with energy; if I am eating nutritious food and treating myself to modest indulgences, and if I am honoring my current shape by wearing appropriate clothes that flatter me and portray my inner sense of style…

WHY would I bother being unhappy with my body???
Why?
I can be frustrated with a lack of progress, or I can acknowledge that my body is already working at its best and doesn’t need to change, as long as I am loving it and taking care of it. I guess I won’t feel this good about it everyday, but what do I consistently feel good about, every day without exception, anyway?

Goal #17 of 30 Before I’m 30:
I’ve been working out for weeks (months, really) and slowly ridding myself of a nasty sugar addiction. But I’ve gained 8 pounds and have lost a lot of faith that I am ever going to be a fit, healthy version of myself. I don’t want to be a stick figure, and if my body doesn’t ever change, I know that I’m loved as I am, so it wouldn’t be the end of the world, but I know I’m not all that healthy, and I have bad habits, and that I’m asking for real health problems down the road unless I do something, change something, accomplish something with what I have.

I’ve accepted myself now. I’ve grown into my body, and I love myself more than I ever have. It wasn’t an easy journey, but it was well-worth it. Now I can channel my energy towards giving more of myself to others and spend less time (or no time!) worrying about my weight, going on diets, etc.