This Exercise Helped Heal My Relationship With Food

I can’t stop thinking about the concept of time.

Do you know the quote "money is a renewable resource, it's time you can never get back"?

Ooof. That really struck a chord the first time that I heard it.

How much precious time did I spend researching diets? 

How many memories did I sacrifice because I refused to embrace my body exactly where it was at?

What were my inner voices and self-sabotage holding me back from when I was drowning in diet culture, putting my body goals before anything else? 

It makes me sad that I traded my time that way...but then again, I felt like I was constantly treading water looking for an answer- it took me years before I found someone who showed me a different approach to food + body. 

Which is exactly why I opened my business- I'm throwing out the life preserver to you, love. You don't have to go through this alone.

There's a little exercise that really helped me along my own food/body journey that I wanna share with you (i still do this every day ;).

Every morning, I sit down cozied up with my cup of coffee and write out 5 goals that I’m working towards (the same 5 every day), and 5 things that I'm grateful for (these are different and very much in the moment).

Ever tried it? 

It takes a few minutes and, for sure- there are always those occasional hectic mornings I clench my teeth and force myself to sit...

But I always feel better. I always feel grounded. Grateful. Capable. Confident. INTENTIONAL. 

To me, this is time well spent. 

Not only to help bring me into the present moment...

but so that I can show up a little more intentionally for everyone in my life and enjoy the memories we’re making together in our day. 

This goes for the phone call with your mom to the barista making your cup of tea, or the colleague you might share an elevator ride with.

So just wanted to pass the thought along in case you’re also in a stage where you feel like life is going by really fast, and the food/body voices are becoming even louder in your head.

I’m grateful for this time with you. Hope ya have a fun start to your week ;)