Eat Girl!!!

I'm going to begin this post with a quote I read...which I need to point out, is written by a man.

"Diet? Forget about slimming regimes?

We have survived for all these millennia because we have been able to eat. And now that seems to have become a curse. Why? What is it that makes us, at forty years old, want to have the same body we had when we were young? Is it possible to stop time? Of course not. And why should we be thin?"

"We don't need to be thin. We buy books, we go to gyms, we expend a lot of brain power on trying to hold back time, when we should be celebrating the miracle of being here in this world. Instead of thinking about how to live better, we're obsessed with weight."

"Eat in moderation, but take pleasure in eating: it isn't what enters a person's mouth that's evil, but what leaves it. Remember that for millennia we have struggled in order to keep from starving. Whose idea was it that we had to be thin all our lives? I'll tell you: the vampires of the soul, those who are so afraid of the future that they think it's possible to stop the wheel of time. Use the energy and effort you put into dieting to nourish yourself with spiritual bread. Know that the divine energy of creation gives generously and wisely. Respect that and you will get no fatter than passing time demands. Instead of artificially burning those calories, try to transform them into the energy required to fight for your dreams."

Paulo Coelho

I love to jump, dance, and move my body. I love to eat. I love to hike, bike, and swim. We all know that life in modern society is far too sedentary, so I have dedicated much of my life to teaching people how to move, and to have fun doing so.

I suffered from bulimia as a teenager. There have been many phases of my life where all I thought about was my weight. When I worked in the gym as a personal trainer, I quickly realized how unhealthy the whole gym culture can be. This is why I began looking for a different avenue of promoting health, one that is natural, and not based on some unattainable standard.

The quote above by Paulo Coelho, describes my philosophy perfectly. I had to share it with all of you.

My focus with clients is based on how they feel, not so much on fat percentage. I wasted too much of my life and energy worrying about how others perceived me and not enjoying the moment. I will no longer do that, nor will I encourage that type of thinking. I truly believe that if you are happy, getting in daily movement, eating real food, taking care of yourself, your body will naturally fall into a weight that is uniquely right for you.

So my message with this post is... eat girl! Eat yummy food, enjoy yourself, share meals with good company, laugh, and as long as you live a balanced life, you'll be fine. No need to worry.

If you need help learning to love yourself and enjoy the present moment of the life your'e living, hit me up. I'm here for you.

As always, much love and namaste.

Sabrina White