Wednesday, July 1, 2009

8 reasons

8 Reasons to Start Loving Your Body Today

  1. because it's unique; no one else has the same one.
  2. because it's capable of extraordinary feats, enabling you to run, climb, jump, lift, squat, snuggle and spoon.
  3. because no matter how badly you treat it, it's willing to give you another chance.
  4. because it's expressive, telling you how it feels (pay attention!) and broadcasting to others how you feel about it.
  5. because, let's face it, confidence is pretty sexy.
  6. because your daughters must learn to love hers
  7. because someone out there (or many somebodies!) admires, covets and adores it
  8. because you'll regret not loving it more
Shape Magazine -- July 2009, Volume 28, Number 11, page 25

6 comments:

Sarah said...

I read that recently!
I'm really loving this somewhat recent "love your body" campaign that a lot of the health and fitness mags have jumped on. Two of the most powerful reasons on this list for me (at the moment!) are: 6. "because your daughter must learn to love hers," and 8. "because you'll regret not loving it more."

Reese said...

These are so true, yet so easy to forget! I need to tatoo some of these to my forhead dangit.

"because no matter how badly you treat it, it's willing to give you another chance."

That one struck a cord with me...

Meredith said...

I love #6 a lot. This is one HUGE reason why I have been focusing on a healthier lifestyle as a whole - I want my daughter to be healthy, and I hope I can spare her from some of the troubles I have had w/ my body at such a young age. I KNOW that all women go through it at some time or another, but maybe we can put that on hold until she a lot older ...
I also wanted to add, that after becomming pregnant - just knowing how amazing your body is and what it is made to do - makes you want to love it even more! It's a beautiful thing!

healthymadison said...

Heyhey-I read this article too! My favorite is definitely #3. Our body gives us chances and is so patient even with all the use and abuse we put it through! I was especially touched by that one.

I just discovered your blog this morning and I love it! I cannot wait to keep following it!

kara said...

I like point #4 the best. Thanks for posting.

Meganerd said...

Thanks for sharing this! :D

#8 is true for me! I regret hating my body in the past!