Sarah Hackwith, EPC

this week, i found myself…thanking myself.

thank you, self, for deciding to be stronger than the messages the world whispered in your ear on your hardest days.

thank you, self, for taking back the reins of your life, for having the courage to start the healing process, for knowing that you were made for more.

thank you, self, for seeing food for what it truly was, and eventually putting it in its rightful place (far below most other important things).

thank you, self, for not giving up just because the road to recovery was hard.

because of you, i get to enjoy burgers and fries with my dad in the middle of a tuesday when he visits me for 48 hours - with no self-punishing thoughts, actions, comments, or workouts needed.

because of you, i get to participate fully in conversations - my mind isn’t busy calculating calories or analyzing what angle to stand at so i look thinnest.

because of you, i can allow myself to be fully seen for all that i am. my standards are higher for those whom i allow into my life, and i know my worth and value so deeply today.

i. am. worthy. just. as. i. am.

what incredible gifts i received after walking through the fire, y’all. i am deeply grateful for my journey! if you’ve ever considered recovery but felt intimidated to do so -

i get you.
i was you.
i promise, life on the other side is so, so, SO much better.
cheering you on always.

thank you, self. love you, mean it 💛

got ‘em 😜

no, but seriously - this is something i chat with clients about all the time! getting from where you are to where you want to be takes practice and time - so give yourself grace and make the journey freaking manageable!

just been on my heart and mind lately and felt like someone needed the reminder✨

The Dressing Room Manifesto (repeat after me):

✨ My clothes are supposed to fit me, not the other way around.

✨ My body is a good body, every day.

✨ Sizes are arbitrary. They are just a number. (Refer to point #1 in this manifesto.)

✨ I am not a failure because an article of clothing doesn’t fit me.

✨ Weight fluctuations are natural. Never ever changing sizes is not realistic.

Deep breath as you’re preparing for your first holidays in two years, friends. Nothing is wrong with you. No need to hide yourself 💛

Love you, mean it.