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TV Cured My Body Issues

simple songs — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:05:12 GMT

Ok, what woman hasn't fretted over at least one body part since adolescence, huh? My woes have always been my stomach and my short stance. No matter how much excercise I've done, or how careful I've been with my diet, the body issues always come up! Logically I can look at myself and know that I am fit and healthy, but that part of my mind that holds on to bad experiences from years ago stll influences my confidence! But not anymore. I started watching "What Not To Wear" on TLC about 3 months ago. At first it was more like watching a train wreck. "Oh my god, they're so mean to her....What's wrong with that shirt?...Oh--they have a good point." I couldn't stop watching. Then I started to notice how absolutely amazingly transformed all of their guests would become. And the great thing is that all of the women are all different sizes, and the one thing they all have in common is that they all look so thin after their shopping spree. Well, after 3 months of watching this show EVERY DAY (yes i get a bit obsessive) I have come to realize that most people I see on the street who look so model fabulous don't really have perfect bodies, they're just smart dressers! Seeing everyday people in this way has totally transformed the way I look at myself. By taking these "rules" from the show and applying them to my own clothes, I have come to see that my body is perfect just the way it is. With the right fit, no one else seems to think I have a stomach. So, what I am concluding is that those women who look so sharp and perfect out in Brentwood actually just know how to cover up their so called flaws. They probably learned all of this by actually paying stylists. And to think I got it for free by watching this crazy little show.

that whole "what do i do with my life" rut

simple songs — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 05:42:18 GMT

Don't get me wrong, i love teaching, and I enjoy working on my massage clients, but I'm feeling ansy, like I need another direction. I love health and I want to do something in health care. There are many factors to consider: how much schooling is involved, distance or campus learning, job security, and income. I've considered 3 possibilities: nutrition, herbalist, or nursing. I'm not sure which to go for. I love nutrition and herbs, but nursing is health care too, and oh so practical. I'm mean, what other profession let's you work all over the world? I wish massage therapy could just be the end to this desire to work in the healing professions, but the sad truth is that, unless you work for yourself, the pay is so crappy. $15 and hour to make your own muscles sore should be a crime. Hopefully I'll either figure it out or learn to just be content with my life the way it is.

a healthy life

simple songs — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:16:58 GMT

I just started re-reading "8 weeks to optimum health" by Dr. Andrew Weil. I've made a serious decision to go through with the program. Right now I am on week 2. What that means is that I am taking vitamin C every day as well as flax seed oil. I am only eating whole grains and vegatables/fruits, and I have given up dairy products. And after being a strict vegetarian for over 10 years, Dr. Weil has convinced me to start eating fish! Soooo, I have eaten fish once a week since starting this program. Fish really isn't so bad! I'm convinced it's necessary to be totally healthy, which is why I have decided to break my vows as a vegetarian. It's weird saying "pescatarian" since that's what I am now. I felt a little sad the first time I had to say it. But it feels kinda nice to be making a change in the name of health, not politics. So, the other things I have to do is walk every day (which isn't hard since I have a dog), and do breathing excercises everyday. The breathing excercises are just like meditation, so it is really nice. So far I feel lighter and healthier. I feel a bit more confident too. Maybe that is b/c of the lightness I feel in my body. I'm trying to also include natural ways when it comes to the outside of my body. Here is a recipe that I have been using to wash my face at night: 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp honey mix together and spread all over face. rinse. done. Voila. Love the healthy life.

ok, i'm caving in

simple songs — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:44:49 GMT

i'm going to start this blog thing today. the thing is that I don't think anyone really reads them, or at least mine. hello? is anyone out there?