Roses are red, are you feeling blue?

Red, pink, purple and white hearts were scattered over our table. The kids and I were crafting away to make some special Valentine's for local seniors. One of the other kids popped in and asked why we were making cards. 

I said that "Seniors are often lonely, especially this year with COVID social distancing and mask wearing measures". 

"Well, Great Granny loves the senior place where she lives!" pipped my daughter. 

"I know, but a lot of people are feeling lonely, so this will help bring some cheer". 

Without hesitation, our six year old said, "yeah, well I'm lonely and you're sitting right next to me, mom!!" 

Just about a year into this pandemic, I think many of us are just feeling....BLUE. Even if we have family around us, the pandemic fatigue is real and nobody is immune. 

With Valentine's Day this weekend, you might not be feeling the love for yourself or anybody else and that's ok. 

I've talked before about why self love isn't enough before, but I want to remind you of this. Picture me with my poster board like Andrew Lincoln in Love Actually at your doorstep since I can't come over quite yet (c'mon vaccine). 

Sign #1: SELF LOVE ISN'T NECESSARY FOR YOU TO HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD AND YOUR BODY. 

Sign #2: Self love puts the onus on you in a fat phobic society that's constantly telling you that you're not enough. 

Sign #3: SELF ACCEPTANCE IS THE KEY. 

Sign #4: SOME DAYS YOU WON'T LOVE YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU'RE HUMAN. IT'S NOT A SIGN THAT YOU'RE DOING RECOVERY WRONG. 

Sign #5: SELF RESPECT IS IMPORTANT, TOO. 

Sign #6: TREAT THE ONE BODY YOU HAVE WITH CARE, LIKE SHE'S ONE OF YOUR PRECIOUS BABIES. 

Sign #7: Never forget that you're precious. 

Sign #8: I love my dear readers, thank you. 

Sign #9: Happy Valentine's day! Even if roses are red and you're feeling blue. 

xoxo, 

PS. If you want help figuring out how to navigate self acceptance on your food/body journey, I have an opening for a 1:1 client! Hit reply to find out more.