A picture of a very, very skinny girl, with large augmented breasts. The caption read: "You'd really rather eat that chip than look like me? That's sad. And pathetic."
And then Kate Moss' famous quote: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels".
And women posting pictures of women who's rib cages are literally sticking out, their kneecaps are wider than their legs and putting this up as "inspiration".
If you have met me, you know that I am passionate about empowering women. We are so strong, so gentle, so beautiful. How has is come to pass that we are killing ourselves to be thin? How have we, being as smart as we are, bought into the idea that in order to be happy we have to look a certain way? And that certain way rarely happens naturally?
This blog is as much for all my sisters as it is for me. A weekly encouragement that we are beautiful as we are. That no number on the scale can reflect how much we are worth. I will be posting healthy recipes, work out tips and encouragements. And I ABSOLUTELY welcome anyone else's tips and encouragements as well!
Chips are delicious, just don't eat them everyday.
Nothing tastes as good as HEALTHY feels.
Inspiration should be found in the friend that's survived cancer; the mother who sacrifices for her children; the sister that ran a marathon.
Be kind to yourself!
Welcome to blogland!!! Great job on your first post. ((hugs)) cheryl
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