Love Your Body

We all love somebody. But do you love YOUR body?!

Feeling good about your body makes you exude self-esteem and helps motivate you to care for the most important body you know.

Live your life being kind to your body. You exercise because you want healthy joints and muscles. You stretch regularly because the muscles, tendons, ligaments are grateful for your care. Your diet is fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and beans because your body needs the best fuel you can find. You give your body and mind ample time to recover and regenerate by sleeping enough and meditating (moments of stillness).

You wouldn't even think about using drugs.  Perhaps you are feeling strong enough to kick the deadly smoking habit.  

I’d like to see a real movement toward kindness, especially to your own best buddy – your body.

When you shower, lovingly smooth on cream or oils to keep your skin hydrated. Take time to pleasure in the sensuous feeling. Enjoy how your skin drinks in your loving care.

Don’t forget your water – lots of times we are thirsty and not really hungry.

You don’t need to take all those glossy photos in magazines and the like seriously. Do not compare yourself with them.  A good friend of mine retouches those pictures as her job! She’s shown me the before & after shots – amazing what a good retoucher can do.  Just not so good for our self-confidence, if we think that’s the way we are supposed to look.

Stand in front of a mirror every day and find something you appreciate about your body. Be grateful for your gifts and DO NOT compare yourself with anyone.  I am always thankful for my muscles giving training a real go.  I feel gratitude when my nose picks up a lovely scent or my ears (plus brain) make it possible to enjoy music or an interesting conversation.  And my feet have spent many hours getting me around the dance floor.