And just like that we're a week into 2016. As with most new years, I can't help but take a look back. Though I say this every year, this past year was a game-changer. It was the year I accepted myself (including my ED) and learned to love myself. It was the year I explored 5 other states. It was the first year I spent the holidays in the US. It was a year of honestly and it was a year of growth to say the least. So, here's a glimpse into my past self, the squirmy baby to the awkward brace face and finally the most recent picture of me at Christmas.




Though I don't really make strict clear-cut New Year Resolutions as it has often led to feelings of disappointment in the past, I thought it would be a neat idea to outline where I want my ED recovery to go in this year. In no particular order, here are the things I want to work on in the upcoming months:

• Weight Restoration! Hopefully alongside this comes getting my period again (sorry for the TMI) after almost a year & a half
• Intuitive/Mindful Eating -- rebuilding the trust with my body, being able to listen to what I want to eat & when I want to eat it
• Be able to exercise again without going overboard: running with the sun in my face, getting in a relaxing stretch at yoga, attending Zumba classes, going stand-up paddle-boarding, running the Turkey Trot with my cousins, etc etc. 
• Eating at a "normal" pace as to not make others feel awkward eating around me. Not feeling rushed or pressured when time is limited
• Become strong enough in my recovery to share my personal journey and inspire others!