Hello everyone! just a quick post today on a quote that really changed my thoughts on what a "healthy" lifestyle is. Recently, I've been following Izzy on her blog, A Life Without Anorexia. Her posts have helped me tremendously through my recovery, always keeping me going when I am so tempted to just throw in the towel because things get too hard.
Anyways, I was reading one of her previous posts the other day, and came across the quote, "The definition of a healthy lifestyle is not working out all the time, eating fruits and vegetables and lifting. A healthy lifestyle is doing whatever you like, smiling, inner peace, eating whatever you like and whatever is good for your body and your soul, loving, being happy, laughing with the ones you love, feeling comfortable with your body and being positive. Enjoy being alive."
I always thought that in order to feel healthy and to feel good about my body, I should only ever allow myself a treat once a week or so, exercise every day, and make sure I am getting in enough fruits and vegetables. Why do we feel we can't just be happy without being drill sergeants towards our bodies??
Since I've been in recovery, I've learned to trust my body, eat whatever it needs or craves and eat enough (or more than enough if I'm feeling particularly happy with that meal ;) ). I don't force myself to exercise every day, but only when I'm really excited to (and I do really love being active some days). Some days I eat 5 or more cookies even though I ate half a pizza the day before and you know what? Those cookies are freaking delicious and I'm happy I ate them. I'm so glad I am actually living my life in a way that makes me happy and not just in a way I feel I should. It makes the journey so much more positive. - Katelin
K have prayed so much for your recovery and for your happiness and for peace in your life. Thank God he has answered my prayers#
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