Body positivity
How I feel is more important to me than my appearance
When I focused on how my body looked, my appearance was all I could think about. I was deeply anxious and solely focused on what others saw. Nothing else mattered – my appearance took priority over my mental well being, my relationships and my ability to engage in anything other than maintaining how I looked.…
Read MoreMy “normal” body was clumsy and desperate and sick
In my 30s I developed anorexia. Back then I felt “normal” in my appearance. I say “normal” because that’s what euro-centric beauty standards tell us – that thin is the desired body type. But I’ll tell you, there was NOTHING “normal” about my life at that time. Knowing what I know now, I would NEVER…
Read MoreMovement for pleasure, not for change.
Movement does not have to be stressful, painful or a chore. And using movement as punishment or way to change your body is not a healthy path to wellness. Movement for pleasure is possible – not only that but it’s a choice that you have! You don’t have to suffer through boring or painful workouts.…
Read MoreFit and fat
Thin ≠ fit. Fat ≠ unfit. It is impossible to tell if a person is “fit” just by looking at them. Likewise, it is impossible to tell if someone has high cholesterol or diabetes by appearance alone. We have what some people might call a bias (and what I would call fat phobia) to believe…
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