"10+ Reasons I Love My Ugly Body": tales from one woman's imperfect life

[maddiesmum]

I read through this lady's blog about her journey to a healthier lifestyle and healthier relationship with her body, and, no matter what size we currently are as individuals, a lot of her "issues" are shared by many of us.

I am particularly taken by her motto whose emphasis lies upon focussing not on what her body looks like but on what it can do. I read right to the very end, where her blog profile states, so perceptively, that:

"Letting go of perfection has been her key to success; finding balance in REAL FOOD, REAL FITNESS and REAL LIFE. Andrea considers herself a badass whole foods cook, a kickass personal trainer and total hardass when it comes to letting go of perfection in order to live her best life."

Read, maybe recognize (?), and enjoy!

http://imperfectlife.net/ilovemyuglybody/

Clare

 

[JeanneMarie]

She is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

 

[jengollf]

That was an amazing post. Thank you for sharing.

 

[mrsmel]

Thank you for sharing that! What an inspiration she is!

 

[desertambrosia]

Loved it!! What an inspiration. Thanks Clare.


Karen

 

[firemedic]

Thanks for sharing. I'll have to keep a copy to read when I'm feeling down on myself (which is pretty often).

 

[lisa_la_machina]

This part really stood out to me: "While I toy with the idea of plastic surgery, the thought of taking time off from doing the things I love like Crossfit and races and LIFE in order to recover appeals to me far less than my reflection in the mirror."

Not that I would judge her either way in terms of any decision to have/not have plastic surgery (none of my business), but just the idea that she loves feeling healthy and celebrating what her body can do so much more than anything else. She's a rockstar for sure!

Lisa

 

[hokypoky]

That is something I really needed to read today.... thanks so much for sharing.