A Body Warrior to Meet: Francesca

May 5, 2008

What I love about myself:  My hair and my brain. 

My biggest challenge in accepting my body and beauty: Trying not to compare myself to others and accept that my body is perfectly imperfect and capable of so much! I participated in my first sprint triathlon last Sept and that put me back in my body in a way beyond words. 

My biggest support in learning to appreciate myself: My students. 

Beauty is:  Celebrating your individuality and loving yourself unconditionally. Not “after you lose those 10 lbs” or when you fit into size jeans. Loving yourself now as you are. 

Why I am strong:  By necessity and choice. Doesn’t really matter. What matters is that I AM strong.  

Why I am beautiful: Because I say so! 

What women must know: Learn to make yourself a priority in your own life because you are worth it and deserve it.

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