Contentment Magazine January 2017 | Page 34

HEALTH
brighter . Our friends and family noticed — our children noticed .

Now , two and a half years later , I can honestly say we are in the best shapes of our lives . I have never felt stronger or more confident in my body . I feel nourished , strong , and well .

My advice is to give , love , and serve in all areas of your life but especially your body . What I have truly taken away from this journey ( that is continuous ) is that when we take care of ourselves first , everything else follows suit . We cannot pour from an empty cup .
Give your body the best , most dense nutrition you can get your hands on so that your body can be the miracle it was designed to be ; love yourself and your body in every form it is in because if you don ’ t take the time to love yourself , there is no way you can love another ; and finally , serve your body and mind with exercise and meditation . Push yourself to be stronger and more in-tuned with who you are and what you are capable of .
The journey of well-being is the most gratifying and purpose-driven journey I have
ever taken . It has made me a better woman , mom , wife , friend , and daughter . My husband and I decided that even on the hard days , our lives were worth fighting for . We all have one life to live . I challenge you to live yours with energy , vitality , and health .