Don't get TOO excited. This post isn't a fitness exercise. But don't worry- there will be one soon enough.
About a week ago, I mentioned the following in
this post:
"If you are looking with critical eyes, there is no such thing as an acceptable body. Stop waiting for permission to like yourself. No one can give it to you."
Bam. There it is. Acceptance. Such a simple word that we try to do everyday by accepting others, but how many people really are accepting themselves? She goes on to challenge her readers to look in the mirror everyday and find three qualities that you
love about your body. I love this exercise, or maybe it's more of a challenge for some. What did you find? Brag a little! What do you
love about your body?
My husband and I completed this exercise at the same time a few days ago and I thought I would share our results. I'll be honest- I stood in front of the mirror for what seemed to be a LONG time. I don't think it really was, but it was definitely the first time in a long time that I had examined myself from head to toe. What is there that I like? I started out the same way that I normally start when I look in the mirror- "Well, I see a lot of work in progress. A lot of changes that I would like to make....oh wait, that's not what I'm looking at today."
I
love...
-my
freckles. I'm not covered in freckles, but I am definitely getting more and more patches of them as I am getting older. I think part of the reason why I like them is because my mom is full of freckles and most of the time when I see freckles, I remember that she gave them to me.
-my
feet. I'm not sure why, but they don't bother me. They aren't too big or too small and the provide a great base for structural support.
-my
hair. I have a lot of thick brown hair. I was never allowed to change the color of my hair growing up, and I've come to really appreciate it now that I'm older.
My husband
loves...
-his
teeth. He has never had braces or major dental work...yet somehow has perfectly straight, white and proportional teeth.
-his
butt. His weight may spread around to his stomach and legs, but he retains an athletic rear.
-his
arms. And he's more fond of his triceps than his biceps.
He's confident he'll find many more things to love as his fitness progresses. The end. :-)
So, if you haven't looked at your body in awhile, it's time. If you feel comfortable sharing your results, please do. During August, try to focus on the loves of your body. It doesn't really matter the reason as to why you love that part, as long as you are giving some loving to your body.
