Superstars, stop saying you’re feeling fluffy, bloated, swollen.

That story never ends with a happy self does it?

Change your chronic criticism of your body, it’s time to shift focus and live fitness life without the constant complaining about a perfectly normal healthy body.

Are you a body or do you have a body?

I remember that thought challenge in high school when I was studying the history of Western Philosophy.

Without a physical body I’d not have any vehicle or a vessel for whatever I call that form of being, pure energy, consciousness, spirit or soul.

P.C Jersild’s book about the brain living in a water tank and its reflections on life comes to mind.

Unless I missed the news, they still haven’t found a physical location of the mind that masters the body.

So…I like to entertain the idea that I am forever, not at all as ‘Pauline with her memories, attachments, history, organs, dreams etc’ but more like how everything that lives in Nature must die to be born again, the way the leaves under the tree turn into new soil, the composting style, that will be my way too.

In my fitness life I had goals to achieve, I wanted to create a well-built physique, and then maintain that for ever.

Arnold on a cover of Muscle & Fitness that caught my attention Feb 20, 1999 was the inspiration, before him I had no idea I could train to build my dream body by hard work, discipline & dedication.

That drew me into my life commitment to the way of life we live building the strong body.

Today, my perspective is ‘a well built MIND’ is a status symbol, rather than in my quote ‘a well built PHYSIQUE’.

Because when you truly master your mind you’ll master your body.

And to transform your physical body you must be willing to transform your mind. 

Imagine what you can create out of your laser focus if you give yourself the time to build BODY AND the MIND. 

Dreams and goals evolve, fitness goals too, so ask your heart, WHAT DO I WANT, then GO FOR IT.

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ZOOM Recap from FDX Sunday Gratitude

Overcoming Self-Criticism in Body Image

Nordin discussed the impact of self-criticism and negative body image, particularly in the fitness and bodybuilding culture. She shared her personal journey of shifting away from constant self-criticism and focusing on self-acceptance and contentment.

Nordin explored the challenges of body image and self-perception in the fitness industry, sharing personal experiences about shifting away from self-criticism and embracing self-acceptance.

She emphasized the importance of focusing on overall progress and well-being rather than fixating on specific flaws or physical appearance, encouraging a more positive and compassionate relationship with oneself.

Nordin discussed the need for self-love and understanding, highlighting the importance of gratitude, structured approaches to food management, and maintaining a balanced perspective to foster a healthier relationship with body image and food.

Nordin emphasized the importance of changing how one perceives their body and the realization that body dissatisfaction often stems from internal choices rather than external factors.

She concluded by encouraging a more positive and compassionate relationship with oneself.