I got an email today that made me feel so good, in fact it made my ego swell.
A boyfriend of mine, from my college days, found me on facebook and this is what he said:
“But look at you! Goodness! You must certainly practice what you preach. I have a good (selective) memory, and I can safely say you look even better now than you did all those years ago. Bravissima! :)”
He always did know how to make a girl feel good!
But it got me thinking, what did I look like in my college days? My body image was always so skewed that I thought I’d have a look. That led me to hunting through my old pictures. I found this one. It’s not from all the way back in college, but it’s at least from the early 1990’s.
Nina - before - early 1990's
Now, you may wonder, why I would post this picture? (Because, man, it feels vulnerable!)
Well, two reasons:
1) In my wellness and raw food classes I talk about how I didn’t always eat well and how I was heavier before I started listening to my body and eating food that makes me feel vibrant. I can tell by the way my class participants look at me that they just can’t imagine it. So here it is.
2)Also, I want to inspire you to feel great about yourself. And I can honestly say, that walking the walk of healthy living will get you there!
Nina - after - 2009
Yes, it is clear that I have lost weight, but the real difference for me is that now I am comfortable in my body, I feel clear, balanced and not in a struggle with food or weight. I know how to deeply nourish myself. I feel great!
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She is a board certified Health Coach, Psychology of Eating Coach and Certified Body-Trust Provider, believes that every woman deserves to feel good in her own body.
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Nina, your phone call last night lead me to track down your blog and the early picture of you. You’re old friend is so right.
Goodness! You look great! I know it didn’t just happen. I’ve witnessed and admired your commitment to wellness – within and without. Well done ! You are an inspiration. I am so proud of you.
Thank you! You believing in me and supporting me so whole heartedly has been a huge piece of feeling deeply nourished!
I am so glad you shared this! It is so hard for me to imagine you any different than I have always experienced you: healthy, slim, energetic and positive. You look and feel better now, but I have to say your pretty face has been with you always!
then and now…..did you ever think then that you would be you now? i’m glad we’re still in touch and that i can witness your evolution. congratulations.
Nina – You have always had a incredible energy and a beautiful body. It is great to see your then and now photos – clearly you have found something that works for you and your new found energy and zeal for raw foods is very well communicated in your photos and your words! Thanks for being an inspiration – then and now! Maggie
Thank you all for your deep love and support!