LOVE YOUR BODY – VALUE YOUR SELF – CHANGE YOUR LIFE

I recently had the opportunity to attend a special viewing of an excellent and empowering documentary film that explores women’s body image. The film by Taryn Brumfitt is “Embrace: One woman’s journey to inspire everyBODY.”  I laughed, I cried, I got angry and I mourned as I watched.  I saw myself, my mother, my daughters, my sisters, my friends and my clients, in the the stories shared, and in the alarming statistics cited.  The questions were provocative and invited self-reflection.  I appreciated the filmmaker looking at both the blatant and subtle influences that shape women’s body images. I admire her courage and passion in bringing this project to the world. 

THE CHALLENGES OF BODY IMAGE
As women we continue to face challenges about body image both from a societal level, and from those we internally impose on ourselves.  One thing is certain. As long as we are at war with our bodies, we will cause ourselves physical, emotional, and psychological damage.  Our spirits will be wounded and a sense of peaceful contentment will elude us.   

As an Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, specializing in women's health, I really resonated with what the documentarian presented.  ​

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