Beauty At All Sizes

I'm feeling uncomfortable in my body today. Despite my best intentions of being self-assured and knowing that I am indeed beautiful just as I am, some days are easier than others. Today my back and knees hurt and the nagging voice in my head (one of many) is sure they would feel better if I was carrying less weight on my frame. When I was really walking last fall and had lost some weight quite naturally, I felt fantastic physically, better than I had in years. I also had a really healthy and sane balance of movement and eating. No deprivation, no dieting, and yet I was feeling really fit and happy with it all. So, my goal is to find my way back to that very healthy place. I know that it is not about a number on the scale or what someone else tells me I "should" weigh. It is what feels good to my body and I know what that is and will take care of myself to get to that empowering place again. And to love myself for who I am at all times!

I am going to Ely next week and will be fishing, hiking....sleeping in a tent! I want to feel good for this trip and am worried that my body will betray me in some way. That I won't be able to hike like I'd like to, or that I'll feel awkward getting in and out of the boat. But, I'm not going to let that stop me from this trip that I've been looking forward to for quite some time. For one thing, I get to spend time with my nephews Jake and Tyler and that alone makes it worth going! My friends can't quite believe I love to fish as I'm such a city girl, but I cannot wait to slip my line in the water off that dock and simply be in that beautiful forested wonderland of northern Minnesota. Are we lucky or what to be so close to that?

My posts have been spare lately and I promise to return with a vengance after my vacation! I encourage you to all check out Kate Harding's blog (link to the right) and her newly released book. And speaking of newly released books, my freind Brenda Elsagher's third book is coming out and she is having a signing party on May 29! More on that to follow! Happy reading and happy days off my friends!