Day 15: April 26, 2017
Challenge: Do something to improve your body
This was an interesting challenge for me. I've struggled with body hate for most of my life. In fact, one of the earliest arguments I remember my parents having was about my size and the doctor's recommendation to put me into gymnastics; I was 6 years old. I've been overweight practically my whole life. I have learned that when I focus on loving my body and being grateful for what it can do for me that the weight doesn't bother me as much. I have more confidence in public and I actually make better food choices when I remember that my body is a gift from God that is worthy of my admiration and respect. So when I created the list for the #40daysto40 challenge I knew that I wanted to do something for my body. I actually did a few things in the challenge related to my body: dance, Zumba and Tai chi. This was the first one, though, and the focus was to do something that would help me remember that my body is strong and beautiful. So, I got up early before school, and did a little Tai chi in the back yard. Tai chi is a really great way to start the day, because it helps focus your energy and center your mind. What I took away from day 15 is that I do need to spend more time improving my body, not to fit someone else's idea of beautiful, and not because I need to get skinny, but because being healthy will help me live a longer and happier life.
Challenge: Do something to improve your body
This was an interesting challenge for me. I've struggled with body hate for most of my life. In fact, one of the earliest arguments I remember my parents having was about my size and the doctor's recommendation to put me into gymnastics; I was 6 years old. I've been overweight practically my whole life. I have learned that when I focus on loving my body and being grateful for what it can do for me that the weight doesn't bother me as much. I have more confidence in public and I actually make better food choices when I remember that my body is a gift from God that is worthy of my admiration and respect. So when I created the list for the #40daysto40 challenge I knew that I wanted to do something for my body. I actually did a few things in the challenge related to my body: dance, Zumba and Tai chi. This was the first one, though, and the focus was to do something that would help me remember that my body is strong and beautiful. So, I got up early before school, and did a little Tai chi in the back yard. Tai chi is a really great way to start the day, because it helps focus your energy and center your mind. What I took away from day 15 is that I do need to spend more time improving my body, not to fit someone else's idea of beautiful, and not because I need to get skinny, but because being healthy will help me live a longer and happier life.
Do something to improve your body! #40daysto40 #birthdaychallenge #earlymorningtaichi #itwascold pic.twitter.com/C56LyeNFFe— Stacy Mayren (@StacyLeeSnider) April 26, 2017
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