What I used To Care About VS. What I Care About Now
“I’l be happy when I lose these extra pounds.”
“My life will be better when I lose weight.”
“I will finally feel good when I shed these 20 lbs.”
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but stop fooling yourself. You know damn well this isn’t about the weight. If you’re unhappy it has nothing to do with your weight.
Weight does not define health and it certainly should not dictate your mood or happiness.
The misconception that it does all comes back to diet culture.
It has never been about the weight, it’s all about selling the next best thing- diet, cleanse, supplement, whatever they can profit off of.
Are you letting a number on the scale dictate your mood?
I’ve been there.
I once only cared about being skinny and at the cost of my mental and physical health, altho I would never admit that.
“I’m just really healthy” - Me telling everyone (Who even asked? And who gives a shit?)
After I saw through my own bullshit. I started caring a whole lot more about my health than just losing weight.
What do I care about now?
Having a robust metabolism and thyroid as seen through pulses and temps.
A strong digestive system free of symptoms that is able to detox and prevent illness.
Having strong healthy hair, skin and nails.
Having a regular menstrual cycle.
Sleeping like a baby and waking up happy with energy and excitement.
Being able to handle all the stressors that come my way.
Having a strong, capable body that can climb mountains and allow me to see all the world had to offer.
Being able to live my life exactly how I can because I feel damn good and my world does not revolve around food and the number on the scale.
Undernourishing to lose weight will only leave you depleted and sicker in the end.
Some of the “skinniest” people I know are actually the sickest and unhappiest people I know. It is not something to envy.
I’ve said this before and I will say it again.
Women are best anywhere from 15-30 lbs (shocker) heavier than their “desired “weight or the weight the world tells you that you should be. I see it every single day in my practice and I firmly believe being well-fed is far more important than trying to shed 🤙🏻
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