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The Rules of Engagement

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Dearest Body,

I hear you.  I love you.  I'm so sorry for all the trouble I've put us through.  I'm ready to heal.  This is my promise to you:

I will trust you.

      - I will trust you to tell me what to eat. I will lovingly feed you what you ask for without

          judgement.

     - I will trust you to tell me when to eat. I will lovingly feed you whenever you ask to be

          fed, regardless your reason for asking, without judgement.

     - I will trust you to tell me when to stop eating. I will lovingly allow you to eat whatever

          amount you require to feel fed without judgement.

      - I will trust you to tell me when you want to me moved. I will lovingly move you.

      - I will trust you to tell me how you want to be moved. I will lovingly move in a way that

          feels good without judgement.

      - I will trust you to tell me when to stop moving. I will lovingly move in a way that feels

          good until you let me know you're ready to stop. I will also lovingly rest any time you

          let me know you need rest. Without judgement.

      - I will trust you to find the size and shape that is healthiest for us without judgement.

      - I will allow pleasure, joy, and love to guide my choices.

      - I will allow and examine my emotions with openness and curiosity rather than judgement.

      - I will practice self-love and self-care and and treat and protect my mind, body, and soul with

          the  most loving and accepting thoughts, attitudes, and actions.

     - I will practice authenticity in all my choices, attitudes, and actions.

     - I will have the courage to continually take steps to move toward my dreams and my best life.

      - I will be my own best friend.

You have my word that I will practice these, to the best of my ability.  I'm pretty sure I will stumble and fall and fail.  I also know that I won't quit.  There's just too much at stake.  Our best life awaits!

Love,

Me