Love yourself as is.

In a world that tells us we are imperfect, its a battle to love ourselves "as is". Someone is telling us we're not thin enough, not smart enough, not ambitious enough, etc. etc. So we get on that treadmill and start trying to be....something. What I've learned the hard way is to love myself "As is". Its a journey.

As the leader of a wellness org, one would think that I've aced living healthy everyday. Nope. I'm in the fight with you. I'm learning tools for myself as I provide opportunities for others to learn the same. I'm sympathetic to anyone trying to overcome and health focused hurdle. Weight loss isn't the only battle some face. Some is staying mentally balanced. Family concerns maybe someone's concern. We all have those things that seem to overwhelm us. Let's first just love ourselves. Be honest about the flaws and be humble in the greatness and love it all. That's where we can begin this journey.

I'm a mentally strong person. I know that's not my battle. I'm here for those who can't take the hard hits in life. I'm overcoming years of bulimia and loving the physical skin I'm in. I'm taking 12 months to deal with everything that has to do with getting back in shape and being physically well. Some may need to dedicate a year of addressing depression or maybe finally dealing with some trauma of the past. Let's do it together. Let's be honest. Let's celebrate our today and our tomorrow. Our greatness is now.

I'm so great....as is. It can only get better.

Rhonda

Food Day - October 24th

Food Day will be October 24—in 2011 and in years to come. Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters of all stripes—to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way. We will work with people around the country to create thousands of events in homes, schools, churches, farmers markets, city halls, and state capitals.

For more info and resources, visit the Food Day website!

“Join the Conversation” - Breast Cancer

“Join the Conversation,” this Saturday the 22^nd from 11 a.m-12:00 p.m. and next Tuesday, the 25^th from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. at the IU Simon Cancer Center, St. Francis Hospital, and the Cancer Support Community.

This forum will be a confidential discussion on barriers, fears and concerns African American women face as they enter the Continuum of Care. This will be a moderated event, and not an educational forum. Please forward this invite to women who may be interested in participating. We would appreciate women RSVP’ing so we can ensure enough gifts and snacks will be available. Questions and RSVP’s can be sent to at wendy_noe@komenindy.org.