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New Year, Nurtured You

Happy January! The new year can stir up a lot of feelings, hope, and excitement about the possibilities for the year ahead. I’m not one for resolutions, but this year I’m all about intentions. For me, that means being intentional about taking care of myself. 


What do I mean by that? Well for starters, taking care of myself does not mean losing weight! But isn’t losing weight a good thing? I get it, we live in a society where smaller = better, but for me smaller has always equaled sicker. The deeper I got into my eating disorder in pursuit of a smaller body, the more miserable, depressed, anxious, and scared I was. For me, pursuing intentional weight loss has never made me feel better!


OK, so what do I mean by taking care of myself then? For me, it means:


  • Moving my body and engaging in physical activity to make me stronger and support myself in living a longer, mobile, and pain free life

  • Eating food to nourish my body and make me feel good physically (and yes, chocolate makes me feel good)

  • Going to therapy regularly to keep me mentally well and work through challenges

  • Resting so my body has the time it needs to recover

  • Reading, playing games, and doing puzzles to help keep my mind sharp

  • Staying recovered so I can be mentally present, healthy, and engaged in my relationships and life


I know diet culture is loud this time of year, and the appeal of a new diet can be so alluring. It’s so valid to want to lose weight. But when has pursuing intentional weight loss actually made your life better? Health goes beyond weight - it’s mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. What can you do to support yourself so you are well in all areas of your life that have nothing to do with the size of your body? 


My wish for you in 2025, is that you are mentally well, first and foremost. I’m sending you so much compassion and if you want support in your recovery journey, schedule a discovery call to see if coaching would benefit you!


 © 2025 Her Ascent Coaching LLC


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