Dear Body,
I am so sorry that I have mistreated you today. I forgot to acknowledge your beauty and strength. When work forced me to miss the cardio class I decided to punish you with too many crackers and chocolate. I am sorry. You do not deserve to be treated in such a way. It wasn't your mistake. It was my mistake.
You deserve so much respect. You deserve to be worshiped not chastised and littered. You, my strong body, have carried me the last 27 years and I pray you will continue to do that for the next 60+ years. Each Saturday when I say "run", you run. Each day when I ask you to work, clean and cook you don't give attitude. You gladly accept any challenge. You know the truth in life and don't get confused by the stresses of life. You are an amazing work of art.
Sadly for several years I behaved everyday like I did today. But you didn't turn your back on me when I gained 40+ pounds. You didn't give up on me. Instead you stayed with me through all the challenges and attempts to lose weight. And now when I feel like I am moving in the right direction, I stupidly make poor choices. I give you garbage and expect beauty from you. Please forgive me. Unfortunately, however, I can safely say that this won't be the last day that I shove trash at you. I will try to do better but know that won't always happen. Continue to forgive me.
To atone for my poor mistakes I can only promise to do better beginning now. I wish I could go back and make better choices but sadly I can't. I can however improve my choices. I can select better quality food. I can give you plenty of sleep. I can give you enough time to complete tasks instead of making you feel rushed and hurried. I can look at you with appreciative eyes. I can also say "thank you" for runs and strength sessions. So Body, again I am sorry. I will always try to do better. All I ask is that you don't give up on me!
Sincerely,
Mere
P.S. Thanks for the rocking curves! I am curvaceous and beautiful!
Today's EATS
B: 3/4 cup h2h, 1/2 milk, apple
S: Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup h2h
L: portabella mushroom slimwich with cheese and sliced tomato, orange, Dove piece
S: almonds, WAY to many crackers and chocolates
D: baked macaroni with veggies, fruit salad
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10 comments:
I love the letter! I can't say an exact date for when Husband returns (it's a violation of Operation Security) but I can say it's in less than a month! SO excited!
I give you garbage and expect beauty from you.
I loved that line.
I love this!
Rock on girl...your positive attitude and outlook towards life, your body, and health is such a good one. :)
Oh, and you'll do great on your 10k that's coming up! I may end up having to join you on next year's challenge to do a half. It's been a longtime dream of mine, so I'd love to see that happen too. :)
Great letter - especially the PS! :)
I love the letter! So true. Our bodies give us so much. It's a great reminder to give our bodies the rest, exercise, and fuel it deserves!
Sounds like you are ready to start over today which is great!! You have accomplished so much...sometimes our minds play tricks on us and we end up abusing our body.
New day, new start!
Thanks! Black was something we both agreed on. Hubs doesn't know about a lot of the changes I made. Shh! I'm sure he will love it though!
I love this letter! It's so well put and I can completely relate. Thanks for posting this!
Love, love, love your letter! It rings true for me as well as so many other people.
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