Body Positivity

Sprint to the Finish
It’s almost time for bed and I love looking back on the day and realizing that I — a) drank enough water, b) stayed 100% on track with my nutrition today, c) exercised, and d) had great prayer time at Sunday Mass. Thankful for all this and more today.

Face to Face Friday!
Every once in awhile I have to very intentionally sit down and remind myself to stay strong, keep going, don’t give up… etc. etc. all-the-other-motivating-mantras. One of the ways I do that is by putting photos of myself side-by-side.

I’m Doing This for Us
When I am consistently eating well, exercising, drinking lots of water, sleeping well… all those habits of health add up to me just simply being a better human. And better humans make better spouses. More energy means when we both come home from a long day of work, I can still be present and be a good listener.

11 Week Results: I’ve Never Seen That Number
Okay wow, I can’t believe I’m saying this. I’ve lost 30 pounds since January 1st!! So dang proud of myself.

That Perfect Girl in Yoga Class
“Great.” I thought sarcastically. “This is going to be so embarrassing. She is so good and I look like a fool next to her. Why do I even try? Why am I even here?”

The Universal Desire to Feel Good
I know now what true beauty is and that is has nothing to do with the scale! And in detaching those two things — my beauty and my weight — I gained the freedom to look at my weight objectively and say, “I know I need to be healthier.”

The Dress I Never Wore
I excitedly took it into the dressing room to make sure that my $14.99 would be well spent. I felt that familiar feeling of hesitant enthusiasm, followed rapidly by dread…

Why Not Me?
I honestly thought that having an unhealthy relationship with food, and being unhappy in my clothes was my destiny. I was just going to have to suck it up and deal because this is who I am.

Progress Over Perfection
I hope you know that I have a deep desire to be honest and authentic with you so on that note, I have to tell you I was severely disappointed in myself when I get on the scale this morning.