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Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got. -Janis Joplin
Beautiful Body Types
Almost all of us have a distorted image of our body, often due to the importance our culture places on outward appearance and the onslaught of media images of airbrushed models and celebrities. On a daily basis, we talk to ourselves in ways we would never speak to another. Imagine speaking to a child the way you speak to yourself about your body. It would devastate and squelch a child. It affects you similarly, causing stress and emotional pain in your body, which can make improving your health or losing weight even more difficult.
Think of all the intelligence, creativity and time you spend on improving, altering and judging your appearance. Who would you be and what could you accomplish if your valuable resources weren't used this way? Constant emphasis on the external makes us discount the great presence and intelligence that is housed by the body. It makes us forget the magic of our internal rhythms and fail to acknowledge the beautiful bodies we have.
The body you have right now is incredible! It never misses a heartbeat, it maintains homeostasis and it miraculously digests whatever you put in it. It is your instrument for expressing your creativity, intelligence and love. By focusing on the parts you don't like or wish were different, you may be ignoring the very important parts about your body that are beautiful, unique and delightful.
Look forward to spring and take a few moments to imagine what your life would be like if you were simply at peace with the body you have. You may wish to make your body healthier and stronger, but could you do that out of love and respect for your body instead of the opposite? Could you begin to treat yourself with kindness, to limit the negative self-talk and to reconnect with your inner wisdom? It would mean celebrating your body rather than punishing it. It would mean nourishing your body rather than depriving it. It would mean a chance to watch your body flourish when treated with care and respect.
Our individualized programs of nutritional and lifestyle counseling will guarantee you the benefits of more energy, better sleep patterns, losing the carb and sugar cravings, improved digestion, and long term success with your desired weight related goals.
We look forward to seeing you and MOTIVATING you through the coming months to a life of health and wellness.
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