I’ve struggled with body dysmorphia, orthorexia & disordered eating.
Swipe for some things you may relate to like I did.
Lately I’ve been experimenting, reflecting, & redefining what “beauty” & physical beauty mean to me.
At 40, beauty is a feeling & state of being that becomes from knowing I’m listening to, honoring & taking really good care of myself.
In my teens, 20’s, & early 30’s beauty meant a certain size, weight, body fat %, barbell PR, & things like how many compliments I got about how I looked…
Beauty encompasses the whole body & soul.
To me, beauty also has a visual, aesthetic element too (if you want that to be part of your definition) that includes who I want to embody AND see in the mirror.
How do I want to feel?
For me, the emotions around my body & mind were the pivotal helping or hindering factors on redefining the identity & relationship with my body AND other people.
Going carnivore significantly healed my gut issues & relationship with food.
Life dramatically improves when you simply honor yourself & stop trying to fit into somebody’s box.
As for other people, life dramatically improves when you start seeing people for who they truly are & what they show you instead of romanticizing about what they could be.
If some of these sound like you, know you’re not alone. Things won’t get better until you really “do the work” & that starts from within.
Sending love & hugs 🤗
