The Body Practice - My Principles
I am thankful for the results of my test as it was confirmed that food is not my problem. The nutritionist was pleased that I had such a varied diet. Sure I could go easier on the dairy, I should avoid large amounts of certain seafoods (which I do) and I should limit the amount of lentils, but mostly it was good to chat with a nutritionist who could provide a little more perspective and guide me towards some other areas that might be helpful. Just thought I would share that. Happy to also share that I am FINALLY enjoying food again.
I think so highly of my wonderful buddies here. I just really adore you all and admire you, well, for your uniqueness and strengths. I must apologize to my newer buddies who I have not gotten to know so well. I needed to step back from this place just a little and you know, it worked for me to do so. I feel so much more patience with my body (not all the time, but a lot of the time). I will share one thing. I was in this interesting position the other day, strangely, in the kitchen light, and I could see my loosey goosey skin/fat just hanging and jiggling and you know, a smile came over my face. WHO cares! I decided to just see the humor in it… The humor in how I have fought for so long to try and change out of vanity. Ahhhh NOW this moment was peaceful. I accepted me in all that I was. Mind, body and spirit merged in bliss and that was priceless. There will be a day when I am a little less to be sure, but I wouldn’t say that I could be happier then than I was smiling at that moment with my imperfect perfection. Today I am thankful for my peacefulness within, my lovely sweetie who I hope has a good time in Vancouver and my lovely lovely cat who after he meowed and meowed decided to sleep at my feet. Sure I was awake, but it was priceless.I have been and will be continually influenced by numerous people here, my buddies whether I am here or gone.
Have a beaUtiful life Everyone !
THE BODY PRACTICE - My Principles. Thank you to the Rae-of light. 
1-LAUGH at the imperfections of my body. Disassociate these parts as being me if need be. It is not always so easy to laugh in the rough times. It is just a body and my spirit is what makes me Me. Again, laugh, smile, until I pee or step away from the body, for most things that seem big REALLY ARE NOT…physical or mental.
2-Accept all the imperfections and find the beaUty in me. (You!)
3-When feeling bad, stop, find a way to feel refreshed, do something nice for myself. My best example that always works is to have a mini spa and give myself a very rejuvenating rub with a nice lotion or body butter. I find rubbing my legs really well is very nice. Very good for elimination and toning.
4-Exercise to feel well, not feel like death. Death will come one day. I do not want or need to feel it at this moment.
5-Be still at least once a day and always for a minute or so when tense. Re-fracking-lax! *giggles*
6-Move away, little by little even, from things that no longer work. Accept that all things change.
So many of these things I have wrote about over the years here (3! wow), but oldies are goodies sometimes.
*Success to everyone* - Cheers to finding your balance!
Im so happy you seem to have found some answers/conclusions. It reads as a very peaceful and content blog and that is great. It also reads as a goodbye blog? Am I right? I hope not. I loved reading your stories and experiences. You are a very deep thinker and I would so miss reading about them. I know.. I can be so selfish lol.
I just love your blogs Jen! Thanks so much for sharing this one. So glad that the nutritionist was pleased
Missed ya!
Great blog! Thanks for sharing, its great when we can find peace with things in your lives.
Best wishes
Just now got to read this! Awesome blog, I do need to accept myself as is, Thanks, girl!
It is good to teach and be taught. I love our reciprocal relationship. Keep up the good loving!
Rae