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Want to change your body? May 28, 2014 |
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Quotes... “Workout because you love your body not because you hate it.” –Anonymous “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” Jim Rohn “Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos – the trees, the clouds, everything.” - Thich Nhat Hanh We have a culture aimed at continually wanting to change things for the better. Number one on the list of things to change? Your body. We want to be thinner, fitter, healthier, sexier, with better posture, a smaller appetite and more endurance. There are no shortage of companies who spend millions marketing to those desires. We have countless diets and exercises regimes aimed at getting us to our goals (or at least getting us to spend money). It is easy to get swept up in the idea that there is something wrong with your body that you should fix. While I wholeheartedly agree with following a balanced diet and consistent exercise routine, I also think we need a dose of gratitude. When was the last time you celebrated your body for its amazing ability to keep you alive and moving? You can breathe! You can move! You can feel! You can eat! You can hug! You can hold! You can live because of this amazing, astounding, miraculous body you have! The next time you want to criticize your hips, thighs, waist, weight, skin, hair or any other part of you, first name something about your body that you are thankful for. Adding body-focused-gratitude to your routine will turn your diet and workout from something you “have to do to change your body” toward something you do to thank your body. You body cares a great deal for you, it’s time to be grateful for its efforts. Affirmations for Your Body:
Journal Exercise What do I need to embrace about my body? What about my body am I grateful for? Is your body experiencing health challenges? Do they have you stressed? I get it. I've been there. And I've got a guide that will get you through it. Grab a cup of tea and let's chat... for Women Coping with the Stress of Illness “As I was reading the book, I nodded in recognition to many of the points Danea brings up. It prompted me to take a closer look at how I deal with stress and I’m already implementing some of her excellent tips. This book is a must-have for women living with a chronic illness. It would also make a great gift for anyone who’s struggling with managing stress, whether they have a chronic illness or not.” -Lene Andersen, Rheumatoid Arthritis Blogger for Health Central Book Trailer & More Information Available now at: -or-
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