One thing that I have struggled with in my life is my body image, despite growing up in a loving family with two doting parents and siblings for whom I’d do anything.  Maybe it was the media, maybe it was my self-impressionable ways, but I have always had a hard time finding value in what I saw in the mirror.

About a year ago, I started working with a body image coach to try to heal my relationship with food, my body, and my spirit.  It has been a fascinating experience working through the thoughts and feelings in my mind and realizing that true joy comes from being aware of and being at peace with your body.  I always felt like I was working against my body and mind, but now I realize the true way to peace is to work with them.

I am at a better place in my life now than ever before.  It’s amazing how changing my mindset has opened up so many new doors in my life.  I am no longer afraid of new experiences and taking risks.  I finally feel at peace.