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What would you say in a letter to your body?
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Motivation
Dove, already well known for their Real Beauty ads, has another interesting project in the works. They asked women over the age of 45 to write letters to their body. The letters, those that made the cut anyway, will be included in a play called Body and Soul. The idea behind the ad is that beauty has no age limit.
So if you could write a letter to your body, what would you say? The first word that pops into my mind is grateful. I'm grateful my body carries me through each day, that it's strong and able. I also might be a bit apologetic, because my body keeps on trucking despite all the things I do wrong, like stay up too late, drink too much wine, and eat too much chocolate-covered caramel corn (something I've only recently discovered and wished that I hadn't).
What would you say if you could talk to your body? Read other people's thoughts here.
So if you could write a letter to your body, what would you say? The first word that pops into my mind is grateful. I'm grateful my body carries me through each day, that it's strong and able. I also might be a bit apologetic, because my body keeps on trucking despite all the things I do wrong, like stay up too late, drink too much wine, and eat too much chocolate-covered caramel corn (something I've only recently discovered and wished that I hadn't).
What would you say if you could talk to your body? Read other people's thoughts here.
The Daily Turn On! Toxic Topics
Life is too short not to be fully "turned on." The Daily Turn On! energizes all aspects of "you." Everyday The Daily Turn On! with That's Fit Life Fit expert Laura Lewis will awaken your mind, your body and your life!This month we have been focusing on detoxing the mind, body and spirit. One of the fastest ways to sabotage a spiritual detox is to engage in toxic conversations. We all do it from time to time, but toxic language is lethal to a healthy spirit.
Toxic Topics
- Road rage. Are you stressed out in the car? Yelling at other drivers? Do you tailgate people because they drive too slow in the fast lane? Road rage is toxic topic #1. All of this rage generates high levels of stress in your body creating toxins in your body. Slow down and enjoy the ride. They can't hear you anyway.
- "I hate." Our words and thoughts are actual frequencies. They are energy. Words like love, joy, and gratitude are all very high frequency words because they express high frequency emotions. Hate is a very toxic word. When we dwell on what we hate versus what we love, we literally cause our bodies to experience dis-ease which is the precursor to all disease. So, love a little and live a little!
- Gossip. We all know at least someone who absolutely never gossips or speaks ill of anyone. Can you think of who that person in your life is? Mine is my friend Jennifer. Guess what? I have never met anyone who does not just love Jennifer. We all know that in her presence our secrets remain secrets and our joys are shared with others. Nix the gossip, it is ultimately a lonely habit.
- Self-Sabotage. Use encouraging words to describe yourself. I have a wonderful friend who used to always talk about how fat she was. She said it all the time. So, we all thought she was fat. But one day when we were at the beach, I thought ... she is not fat at all! She has just convinced herself of it and then has convinced everyone else of it as well. Our words are so powerful. Your words impact you and everyone around you. If you want everyone to think you are beautiful, start telling yourself you are!
- Celebrities. Stop, stop, stop the obsession with criticizing celebrities. Besides the fact that it is quite irrelevant what J. Lo wore in Paris, the negative energy you experience making fun or being critical of it harms you--you and only you. Focus on things that matter ... like your next trip to Paris!
Life Fit Chat with Laura Lewis: Sustainable Language
Life Fit Chat with That's Fit Life Fit Expert Laura Lewis brings conversation provoking tidbits to your table, served up with a touch of spice! Byte-sized information that pack some punch, brought to you every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!Our language is a powerful tool in shaping our self-image, as well as our self-sabotage. Lasting change requires sustainable self-talk. A dear friend once told me, "You have to parent yourself. Love yourself the way you would love your child." Her words have stayed with me for years. It is so true. We must care for ourselves in the same manner we would care for our own child.
Sustainable language is any form of self-communication. Whether it is a thought, the way we carry ourselves physically, or our words, we are continuously reinforcing our self-concept and self-confidence by how we choose our words. If you want to create lasting change you must change your mind to change your matter.
Begin thinking of your self as whole, perfect and complete. Let go of the negative self-talk and lift yourself up through your words, which will in turn lift your spirit. Out thoughts become our words which become our reality. Sustainable self-talk is essential for lasting change.
Sustainable language is any form of self-communication. Whether it is a thought, the way we carry ourselves physically, or our words, we are continuously reinforcing our self-concept and self-confidence by how we choose our words. If you want to create lasting change you must change your mind to change your matter.
Begin thinking of your self as whole, perfect and complete. Let go of the negative self-talk and lift yourself up through your words, which will in turn lift your spirit. Out thoughts become our words which become our reality. Sustainable self-talk is essential for lasting change.
