YOU are beautiful

http://beprettythinkpretty.blogspot.com/

http://www.busybuthealthy.com/2012/05/14/fit-but-unhappy/

http://www.thegetinshapeworkoutplan.com/when-cheating-is-worth-it/

http://jen-fits-playground.com/?p=2271

http://www.emilyzaler.com/apps/blog/



Hi Friends,
Thought I better update ya'll and let you know that I am so appreciative of all of you that have reached out and given me some encouragement and a listening ear (or offer of it!) over the past few days since my post. I have been doing a lot of reading, a lot of pondering, and a lot of processing since I posted and I am happy to report that I am feeling much better and much more 'my old self again.'

This week the blogs I posted above have touched me in one way or another and because I appreciated the perspective, I thought what the heck... you guys might too, so I bookmarked them for you. I only "know" one of the authors but I thought all of the posts were relevant to many of us in some way or another. Take what you can and apply what is useful to you in your own life.

I have gotten on track with healthy clean eating since yesterday morning, and have gotten two really great workouts in. I have my schedule for the rest of the week and feel confident that I am on my way back to regular 'ol life. I feel confident in my abilities to master health and balance.

This week I have been reminded on several occasions how lucky I am to be a mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend-- and how those blessing should not be taken for granted. I read a inspirational post today that said "we don't really start living until we realize that we can not take a day for granted." I do not know when my last day with my children or my husband will come-- and I had better start taking better advantage of the time that I have, and not be moping around or spending unnecessary time fretting over an extra calorie or an extra carb. In the grand scheme of things those are such small matters.

That is not to say I plan on going nutso and continuing to eat out of moderation. That is not ok in anyway shape or form and does go against everything I have molded myself into over the past few years. I believe that I can balance healthy clean eating, healthy reasonable exercise, and maintain a physique I can be proud of. 13% body fat is not realistic but 16 or 17% is, and that is my goal.

Yesterday as I was spending some time doodling, thinking about my stomach and how totally obnoxious it is to me that the only way I can be semi-satisfied with it is at such a low body fat percentage... I thought how ridiculous I was being. I have many other assets physically, spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually but for the sake of this blog.. (I am referencing physical). I wrote them down. I pushed my stomach issue aside and wrote down 4 things that I am proud of and think are beautiful and much better than average.

I can think of one thing I don't quite hate, (but it's close) and 4 things that I don't quite love (but almost).

What the hell am I whining about?!

I am done. I choose to look on the bright side. I choose to value the things that are positive and good about myself, and I choose to try my best to ignore the things that are out of my control. Worrying, stressing, trying to figure out the exact combo of crap that will make it less bad... it's over.

It's done.

I encourage you (clients too) to stop spending time thinking about the area you hate. Start dwelling on an area that is great and beautiful. Recognize that we all have beauty is us in many different ways and stop being afraid of being great. Stop!!

You are amazing, you are beautiful, you are strong (WAYYYY stronger than you think you are!), you are capable, you are gifted, you are YOUER THAN YOU and TRUER THAN TRUE!

And so am I.

Let's be great, let's aim high and be big. Let's work hard and stop allowing the little negativity to bring us down.

You are beautiful.