Maybe it’s the arrival of summer, but I’ve been thinking a lot about health and body image lately. I, along with the rest of the Facebook world, have seen the ubiquitous positive body image campaigns that celebrate “real women”. And while I fully support the ideals behind this movement, to deconstruct media portrayals and instill confidence and reality in both grown women and our daughters, I think there is an important distinction to be made: Embracing ourselves does not mean embracing our unhealthy habits. It’s really easy to use the “I love my curves” excuse, or even the "I'm trying to lose weight" line, to validate an unhealthy lifestyle that lacks moderation. What we should value is OURSELVES – enough to love those imperfections, but also enough to take care of our precious bodies.
“I’m constantly in a state of self-improvement, but I don’t beat myself up over it.”
-Mindy Kaling
Body- by Little Debbie but I'm getting better
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