We are so afraid of being fat that it not only makes us make poor choices lifestyle wise but also damages us mentally! We focus so much on this because we are constantly told that being fat is essentially the worst thing ever and we must do everything in our power to fight it. But babes, let me tell you, this is NOT TRUE.
Read MoreConsistency is something we all strive for, something we know that if we just had a little bit more of then we could do all the things we want to do, be all that we want to be! Dang, that's a lot of pressure on consistency but I get it.
Read MoreA lot of these habits our culture would be proud of! We would hear, "wow you are so dedicated", "wow you are so disciplined", wow I wish I could eat like you to look like you". We build up this idea that restriction and obsession are something to be proud of. That following a diet is like a badge of honor and cutting carbs is the only way to lose the last little bit of fat. This is why eating disorders are on the rise. This is why more and more young girls are struggling with body image issues. This is why we fear food.
Read MoreI thought it would be fun to share some things I have learned over this last year that really stuck with me and that I hope to carry into this next amazing year.
Read MoreWe've all been there. Where we just can't do anything right, nothing seems to go our way, we mess up multiple times and feel like any moment we could just burst into tears.
Remember: It's okay to have bad days.
Read MoreWe are constantly chasing this desire to be better liked by others. Whether it's through our bodies, our jobs, or our social media following...all of it feels somewhat like a reflection of our own worthiness.
But what if we stopped measuring ourselves by other's standards? What if instead of trying to please those around us, we got in touch with our core and started pleasing ourselves. We started accepting what makes us unique both physically, mentally and emotionally. We stopped trying to fit into other's ideals and focused more on being at peace with this one life we have.
Read MoreFood really is such a powerful thing. It can be something that heals from the inside out. It brings people together. It comforts, connects and nourishes. Food does not have to be the enemy. Food no matter it's nutritional value does not have to also carry a moral value with it.
Read MoreOften when we think about the things that define us we might say our passions, interests, faith, morals, job, family status, marital status...etc. But how often do we admit how much our weight and size define us?
Read MoreWe've created this all or nothing mentality that no longer allows us to trust ourselves, listen to our bodies and enjoy things in moderation. We either give it all up or we indulge till we can't take it!
Read MoreIn our culture we are taught to have certain ideas about things. We are told that if someone is acting this way it usually means X and if they look a certain way it usually means Y. We download and soak in these concepts until those judgements almost feel like they were our own to begin with.
So how can we change how we judge others?
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