I know my messages here are mixed at LTB these days. I'm still trying to find a happy middle ground for myself, one that gives me permission to like being in a smaller body and one that won't beat myself up for any perceived misstep as a result of keeping it.

It would be nice, obviously, if we could all come to terms with our body anxieties and self-esteem just by saying so but it isn't that easy. I like training and exercising but I wish I could enjoy it without assigning value to the act, and more importantly, wondering how many calories I might have burned in doing so.

I found Good With Cheese today and I'm just in awe of not only what she's done but also that she's brave enough to write so honestly about her experiences. If you've ever wondered what it might feel like to try and love yourself beyond the calories you consume or the size of your jeans, Megan's blog is for you.

(Yes, I know I'm late to the game. I'm bad at reading new blogs sometimes.)

I'm not even done reading her archives but I'm so inspired by her already. This stuff is full of contradictions and triumphs and failures and successes, on so many levels, that it's refreshing to read someone so willing to admit that.

Posted by Erin at 02:43 PM | filed under: Inspiration