It is easy for me to forget that my general health is good. I suppose having so many chronic conditions make this fact difficult to remember sometimes. In spite of everything going on inside my body, my physical appearance is to be admired. Yet it has not come easy. For the last 4 years, I have worked hard to improve and maintain my physical health. While I have had some set backs, I have mostly stayed the course. So why do I have this need to improve my appearance even more. I suppose it is my perfectionistic nature. Yet, I also think it is the society we live in. Magazines, television, the internet all scream how important it is to be healthy, eat right, exercise. Although this is a good message, sometimes I think it sends a signal to young women and girls that they must attain the perfect body and that they shouldn’t accept anything less. The weight loss industry feeds into this need. While there are people who live unhealthy lives, sometimes I question the statistics. What used to be considered curvy is now overweight. As a society, we need to accept people of all sizes and shapes. Which brings me back to my original point that I am a healthy person with a healthy mind. Although I sometimes struggle with emotional eating (who doesn’t) and emotional roller coasters (lots of people do), I am comforted by my overall good health. Now if I could just get rid of my sinus problems……I would be perfect.
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