Introduction to my world

This blog is designed for women and teenage girls who feel that society's pressures on females to be "perfect" is too much. This is for women who are sick of being told what to become but can't seem to work in a 4 hour workout with 3 kids and a job. This is for teenage girls who try so hard to look like their favorite celebrities but their bodies aren't looking like that even when they do skip meals. With all of the focus on body type and weight it is almost impossible to feel good about your body today. Many girls and even adult women turn to an eating disorder to try and soothe their pain. Some self medicate by thrusting themselves into their work or hobby. It feels like the media is literally SCREAMING at us to improve our bodies, change our lives, and basically look like "them". I for one am sick of the constant pressure, the grueling diets, lengthy exercise, and negative input thrust at me from every direction. I want to put some real facts out there. To show you how to take care of your body, take care of your mind, and most importantly prevent you from becoming sucked into the lies that society throws at you.

As a student majoring in Nutrition, and as someone who has literally spent hundreds of hours pouring over books, articles, and websites, I feel that I can convey honest-to-goodness facts that are not drastic or dangerous measures.

But let's start off with Baby Steps. I believe that this is the ultimate key to success for staying healthy in mind and body. Baby Steps. Not giant leaps to loose 10 pounds in one week or Get six pack abs in 6 days. I'm talking about simple little hints to help you feel more confident in yourself. Not because we all need to weigh 90 lbs and look like a super model, but because when your body is strong and healthy you can feel more alive to do the things you are most passionate about. Baby Steps.

So are you with me? Let's get started...