Thank you, freedom

I just went back and read my first posts from this blog.  Whew!  I really, really struggled with my body right after having Jenna.

It is still close enough that I can remember it.

Thank you, freedom!  Freedom from the bondage of...

...self-doubt
...insecurity
...shame
...remorse - for letting myself go during pregnancy
...being self-consumed
...feeling hopeless

I genuinely do not feel any of those things most of the time.  Sure there are times I wish I weighed less, was more "cut", could lift more...

But I work hard.  I eat well.  I'm committed to a healthy lifestyle.  And to teaching my child a healthy lifestyle.

And I am free.  Not consumed.

I'm content.

:)