Now that the training studio is up and running I have taken a little more time for myself. Very Important! As I was getting ready for the second half of my work day yesterday, I took a moment to look in the mirror and really look/think about how my body, face, & hair has changed. Of course, at first glance I find the things that I dislike the most and begin to scrutinize the changes that have happened over the years of my adult life. They are not necessarily huge changes, pretty minor things really. I started to think about how these changes have happened. Looking beyond just aging. My brown spots that are beginning to show remind me of some great times outside by water with family and friends. Whether I was tubing on a lake, hanging by the pool with friends, or paddle boarding on a quiet lake in the mountains. I will gladly accept these spots because I have so many wonderful memories to go along with them. The risk of sun exposure is not going to keep me from living! My skin reminds me daily if I am taking care of myself. How well I am eating, how much I am exercising, and if I am staying hydrated. It all shows on my skin. Paying attention to these minor variations everyday guides me on a healthier path. I want to put my best face forward and if I am not taking care of myself, my skin is the first to tell me. Thank you body for reminding me daily!
My gray hairs. Their are more and more of them everyday. As a woman, I feel as though I should loath them, but I do not. They are wonderful part of becoming a wiser, stronger woman, not an old, weak lady. I love seeing younger women who have salt & pepper hair. To me they appear super confident and comfortable with their bodies and aging. This is my perception and someone else may see them differently. However, it does not matter what I think or anybody else because after all IT IS JUST HAIR!! My hair color, brown spots, and aging skin does not define my physical and mental ability. I choose to be a strong, confident, wise, healthy, gray-speckled haired lady!! I choose to not give in to the pressure of a society that encourages everyone to look 21 forever. I want to enjoy my life and a sun damage is not going to scare me. You can choose your own path. To scrutinize every line, scar, wrinkle, spot, blemish, gray hair, saggy skin OR embrace your marks and the experiences that have come along with them. What do you choose? To Scrutinize or Embrace?
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This is me, Liz. I am an, instructor, personal trainer, exercise physiologist, dog-mom, loving wife, little sister, coolest-aunt ever, and now blogger living in Libby, Montana.
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DiclaimerThis is a personal blog created and maintained by Liz Whalen. My blog posts document my life and sometimes highlight the food I eat and workouts I perform. I do not have professional medical training, nor am I a registered dietician. I am an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, while the content you see on my blog aims to bring you along on my health & wellness journey. The published information may not be right for you and should not be viewed as guidelines in any way. Seek counsel from a medical doctor when looking to incorporate or change your physical activity and/or dietary habits.
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