I have to admit when I was amidst my eating disorder I used to think similar things to this. I used to say, "A moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips." And that was my truth. I took it so literally that it almost killed me. But the truth is, it's a big lie, eating is a part of life and to thrive in life you have to eat.
When I saw this on Pintrest it really spoke to me. It's so true that being healthy is so much more important and fulfilling that just being skinny. Because lets be honest being sickly skinny is not cute and it makes you grumpy.
When I get to be 50 years old, I want to look back on my life and think about what I accomplished and what memories I created with my family, I don't want to look back and think, "You know, I had a great body." I just don't think it will really matter. I hope it doesn't matter. I hope I have a much fuller life than just what size I was.
I'm preaching to myself as much as I'm preaching to this blog. It's a daily choice for me to eat and be healthy. To realize that life is so much more than the number on the scale.
how beautiful! we, as women, deal with so many difficult things and the MEDIA certainly doesnt make that any easier.. i am glad that you are choosing to be healthy and happy.. i just love your blog! and think you are the cutest thing ever... will be back often...trying to find some time to scrool through the archives, thats if my kids will give me two seconds to breathe..lol. happy wednesday :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. It's so true. I am not the skinniest person, and I have to remind myself that being healthy is more important. Yes I need to lose a few l lbs- but at least I healthy. You look amazing and are definitely an inspiration to me. :)
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thank you, thank you, thank you! I just posted something on my blog about body image the other day:) I struggle daily as well! You are beautiful inside and out!
ReplyDeleteOh, Katy, you are as charming and beautiful as ever. I have to admit you are probably the most vivacious and fun-loving friend I've ever had. And now that we live just down the street again, it's a shame I simply stock your blog. Thanks for sharing "you" through this blog, plus your style rocks, like always!
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Beautifully said!! Amen :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you say you are preaching to yourself as you are preaching to this blog....I always think the same thing...like, hey aubrey, yeah you.
ReplyDeletePreach it Sister!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Katie! Being healthy is so much more important and treating our bodies well will make us happier too! You are lovely. : )
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