So here’s the thing. I’ve been working real REAL dang hard to move past the toxic diet culture messaging that for 20+ years had made me believe I didn’t have a body that was worthy of enjoying the beach, the pool, or even just walking around my house in my underwear.

It’s never the time, but right now especially... it’s not the time to punish yourself for having a body that doesn’t fit into the “thin ideal” that our society is so obsessed with.

Emotional eating is actually a gift. Instead of coming at yourself from a place of judgement when you’re behaving in perhaps a way you don’t feel is healthy to you... instead, stop and think: what is really going on? Be curious with yourself, not judgmental.
Food is meant to be enjoyed. Food is meant to bring people together, whether it’s via FaceTime or in person.

If you’re gaining weight right now... who cares.
BODIES ARE SUPPOSED TO CHANGE ✨

Maybe it’s time to work on your relationship with food and exercise. For me personally... I think this might be what actually heals my relationship with exercise. As awful and terrible as this pandemic is... it’s really put things into perspective for me.

So stop.

Stop joking about gaining weight right now. It’s triggering for so many of us who are trying to heal. Eating disorders are the most deadly mental illness for young girls and boys. WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS?
Whenever quarantine is finally over, I’m going to enjoy my body, on the beach, no matter what it looks like.

There’s so much more to life than what your body looks like.