Be Ridiculously Good at Life

What kind of relationship do you have with food? Benjamin Franklin had a clear idea of how he felt about his daily sustenance- one should eat to live, not live to eat. Food indeed fuels your existence, but it is much more than a basic means of nourishment. Cultures are defined by their cuisines, cities are praised for their restaurants, master chefs are worshiped for their culinary innovations.  Food is indeed much more than a way to take in necessary calories, macronutrients, and vitamins. Food offers a cornucopia of experiences that nourish more than just one's body. Yet based on the current levels of obesity and the endless flow of scientifically altered "diet foods", the mass population can not seem to find and maintain the healthy relationship with food needed to live a healthy, satisfying life. The vending machines have replaced the farmer's market. The microwave has replaced the slow cooker. The coffee table in front of the television and open lap top have repl...

Your body allows you to enjoy and thrive in this physical world we live in.  Yet many of us experience a tumultuous relationship with our bodies at some point in our lives.  Many of us place limiting beliefs on ourselves due to our lack of satisfaction with our physiques. These limiting beliefs create feelings of despair, inferiority, and hate.  These feelings may cause us to look for validation and approval from entities outside of ourselves, to project our insecurities and ideals onto others, and to choose unhealthy  and unsustainable "fixes" which may culminate into destructive lifestyles.  In order to have a good relationship with our bodies, we must accept and  nurture our bodies. I must preface this article with my own personal standard- I do not believe that a healthy relationship with your body can be attained and maintained without proper diet and exercise. I believe that health and fitness can marry with aesthetic ideals to gain satisfaction with ...