The challenge, of not taking anymore challenges

You've all heard of the 30 day ab challenge, or the 30 days of no (insert unhealthy food here) challenge, or 30 days of whatever... Well I would like to start my own challenge, to not take anymore challenges. That doesn't mean I am going to grab a bag of cheesy Doritos and flake out on the couch, next to the bowl of chocolate ice cream I ate moments before. It means something so much more meaningful, realistic, and relatively obtainable. It means I have decided to accept myself, for me.

Before you think I am promoting things like obesity, or unhealthy ways of living- like not exercising, and eating copious amounts of crap, or giving up on oneself, I'll explain. First, I am not an unhealthy person. I eat large amounts of vegetables, that I steam, because I think it's better for you. I have two kids, so I am always busy, and despite what you may agree with, that counts as exercise. I eat regular, at-home meals, and try to avoid fast food when I can. I have just come to realize, that anything in moderation, wont kill you.

This self acceptance goes further than diet and exercise though. I have also come to "love the skin that I am in". I had two kids, I got really huge, then I lost only some of the weight. I am, in no way, the person I used to be, and that's OK. I am not one of those "tiger stripe" moms, who bears all to present her stretch marks with pride. I am just OK with them, and I've learned to be OK with myself.

So, I decided, I am no longer taking challenges. Instead, I am going to just live a regular existence, with no societal pressure, and self acceptance. My New Years Resolution for 2014, is just to be me.