Challenges we choose can inspire us, grow us into new phases of our lives, or give us a sense of accomplishment. Challenges we do NOT choose can often burden us, feel like a crippling blow, or give us a sense of powerlessness.
There is only one authority on your body and your health: YOUR Body. There is no one right answer that fits every body. There is no food plan that is perfect for every human, no exercise prescription that suits every life, no one plan that will create the a healthy body/life for every person.
Our body is supposed to be loved and nourished in return for all it gives us. Our physical body is meant to be enjoyed while we are in it, and it’s so much easier to enjoy when it’s feeling great.
Somehow this crazy world has conditioned us to believe that we must hate ourselves until we reach their standards. To which I feel compelled to reply Fuck Their Fucking Standards.
Reducing stress always has positive benefits, so why wouldn’t we put some effort into slowing down with our food?
Our emotions tell us if we are moving toward, or away from, that unconditional love.
My intuition speaks to me in my gut. I have learned that when something feels warm in my gut, I move toward it.