A Valentine's Day Poem For You

Roses are red, Violets are blue.

Happy Valentine's Day dear reader, yes, that’s you! 

It’s a day to share your love with others. 

Start with your friends and family; your sisters and brothers. 

But don’t forget about loving yourself first. 

Love your curves, your flaws and the parts you think are the worst. 

If loving yourself doesn’t feel quite right; 

Try accepting yourself today and start step into your light. 

Forget the lure of Intermittent Fasting and Noom. 

You don’t need to change your body to live a life in full bloom. 

Find pleasure and joy in the foods that you eat. 

Find ways to calm your nervous system and do those on repeat. 

Self care isn’t selfish, try a few deep breaths a day. 

Your life is a gift, don’t let time slip away. 

It’s not time for a new plan that ignores your desires and cares. 

Don’t spend your life wishing and hoping and never getting “there”.

Give yourself the love that you need today. 

Choose love and, together, let's keep diet culture at bay.