The Other (Imperfect!) “Side” Of Food & Body Image Healing
(cue the cheesy rom-com music!)
Recently my hubby Paul and I were driving home after a full day of adventuring.
We spent the afternoon frolicking on one of our favorite hikes, soaking up the nature around us, feeling the breeze on our skin- laughing, arguing, dreaming, kissing- truly one of our favorite ways to connect.
At the top of the mountain, we started chatting with another couple seated on a beautiful wooden bench. After about an hour of spontaneous conversation, we decided to make our way down the mountain together and grab some Mexican food.
We feasted on delicious thick salty chips and guacamole, fresh shrimp salad, cheesy quesadillas, chicken enchiladas, and more- discussing our favorite shows, families, shared fondness for NPR, relocation to the West Coast, and wedding.
(Believe it or not, we were married exactly one day apart- how crazy is that???)
After swapping numbers and saying our goodbyes, we picked up a lemon shortbread cookie at a bakery they recommended and made our way home- relishing the winding roads and early autumn sunset.
My soul was full, as I took a long moment to celebrate my own healing journey.
Years ago, I most likely would have missed so many parts of this day…
My mind would have been on what I would order, and how I would work it off.
Worrying over not being able to stop eating. Or anxiety over choosing the “cleanest” option, and convincing myself it tasted good.
Thinking how uncomfortable I felt in my own body, or if I was saying the right or wrong thing...
Today I stand in my self-trust and value beyond my body.
I celebrate the delicious spontaneity of new friends, joyful movement, and deeply satisfying meals.
I make memories (that I actually want to remember!!!!!): something that seems so simple, but in my struggle felt unsatisfyingly shameful & watered down.
The celebration of this day does not mean that I don't experience bumps or hurdles. It symbolizes the next chapter: a mostly neutral to a wildly joyful relationship with food & my body that has created more space to experience life.
I'm lit up by the life that I live and completely obsessed with witnessing my clients transform on their own journey- releasing food anxiety, ending binge eating, feeling more comfortable in their skin, and more present in life…these are just some of the wins that leads to so many unexpected level-up's & celebrations- new jobs, rich relationships, bucket list items checked off, speaking UP, slowing DOWN unapologetically. Embodying their enoughness.
Eeee I have the biggest smile on my face writing this just thinking about them (if you're a current or past client- I love you!!! You inspire me every damn day.)
Sending you the courage to speak your truth this week.
P.S. If you're unwilling to let food or your body image sabotage the life you really want to live, I want to invite you to apply for a breakthrough call with me to explore this type of transformational coaching. This is for women who are ready to dig deep into clearing limiting patterns, beliefs & roadblocks so that we can take action in creating a relationship with food, body, and themselves that feels authentically YOU. Click here to apply for a call (limited spots available).
