My Body is Beautiful

And it's time for me to start treating it that way.

I'm tired of comparing myself to other people. I'm tired of looking down at my body and sideways at other's and hating both of us. Me, for not being as pretty as they are, and them, for being prettier than I. Well, that's not very nice, now is it?

So I quit. This is my Mid-July resolution to see my body for what it really is, a beautiful, capable house for my soul. I'm done thinking I'm worth less than skinnier people, and I'm done wishing I like someone else.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but everyone has fat.

There's something wrong if you don't have fat on your body. No kidding, go to a doctor.

All people have fat on their bodies. It cushions you and stuff like that. (can you tell I know what I'm talking about?) Of course some people have more/less than others. Duh. The problem is when there's too much of it to be healthy. I have more fat on my body than is healthy. Does this make me less of a person (nah...kind of the opposite...lol) or not worth respect?

I want to be healthy and happy. I believe healthy comes first. I am trying to eat healthier, exercise more, plan and prioritize my life. I am trying to find balance.

Every month I want to make some small but meaningful and long lasting change. My goal is not to lose weight. It's not to build muscle, or clear my complexion.

My goal is to develop healthy friendships. Be able to run away from an attacker. Smile easily when I look in the mirror. My goal is to be able to have the style I want because I can find clothes that are both the type I want and in my size. My goal is to stop being sarcastic, critical, and self deprecating. My goal is to find happiness through service. To rebuild my relationship with my Heavenly Father.

happy. beautiful.
so are you.

What are your mid July goals?