Body Image...

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Ponine- you were told you were fat at *145*????????? That's astounding. And wrong. Go ahead and get in on some of the pictures- I promise you won't ruin them! I want you to be in them and I'm sure I'm not alone!

The thing about making healthy changes is that it reinforces itself once you get a couple good habits established. I just tossed my Disneyland fudge because it didn't taste good anymore. I used to *love* that stuff. Burger King yesterday made me feel loggy and heavy and just yuck. I always thought it was bunk when people said food made them feel differently depending on what they ate. They are right! It's surprising.

I'm eating a lot more healthy snacks these days and even though I'm not losing weight per se, I feel better. Healthy snacks, bring a gigantic jug of water so I don't run out, and tea have been my starting habits. Cooking at home helps, too, because while I still eat too much meat, at least it's broiled instead of deep-fat-fried. And I usually put veggies with it, which fast food generally skips.

Come on, ladies, look proudly in the mirror!!! All body shapes and types welcome in the gorgeous club. Culture at large only gives us one body type that is beautiful- let's reject that notion. Everybody all together now- I am beautiful! I love me!