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How I approach healthy eating

2/26/2017

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​A couple of months ago, I was hiking with my friends in Muir woods. After our 4-hour hike, we headed to a fish and salad place nearby. Then, I was ready for dessert, as you do! ☺ 

A friend of mine was like “ Oh, but you can’t have ice cream! You are doing this healthy lifestyle thing, right!?” 

I WAS SHOCKED!!

The idea that you CAN’T eat or do certain things if you’re into healthy living is just crazy! The idea that you shouldn't ever drink, eat sweets, fries or burgers anymore is insane to me. 
Maybe it was a fair question. Plus, she didn’t know me very well anyways. But still, I felt speechless.

I realized later that my friend’s reaction was just a reflection of the media, magazines and today's society in general. We are bombarded with images of how HEALTHY should look like. Every second of every day. 

Haven't we all had enough of restrictions, DON’ts, quick fixes and fad diets!? This blog and my IG are all about living a simple, balanced and happy life that is free of labels and can’t’s! 

I believe “healthy” looks different on everybody. We are all unique. While one healthy food (like peanuts) can be very good for me might be poisonous for someone else!  Then, there’s the social media pressure to look perfect, be perfect and eat healthy all the time.
I refuse that. 

So, here’s my disclosure.

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You will see me eat waffles on Sundays. You will see me drinking green juice one day and having a burger the next! You will see me walking to an ice-cream shop any random day on Insta-stories because I want to be real with you!

I’m not perfect.  I am not the healthiest person you can find. I’m just a girl who is passionate about wellness, health, and happiness. I’ve found my own way of living all that. I hope you do too. I just want you to know that:

You don’t HAVE to be or do anything to start/live a healthy lifestyle. Find what feels good for you and stick with that! 

Take good care of yourself because you love yourself and life so much!

I hope all this makes sense.

Please let me know if you’ve been in a similar situation or just in general want to talk about this. I will definitely write back. I love opening conversations around this topic! Stay real, happy and healthy, my friend!

Lots of love,
Hande
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Karla link
2/27/2017 10:27:39 am

I totally agree with you Hande.
There are many misconceptions about so many things nowadays.
And more with so much information that bombard us at this time.
There is nothing better than living life in the most complete, healthy and happy way we need or what.
And not take anything personally.

Cheers to life 🥂

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Hande link
2/28/2017 05:17:59 pm

Karla, thank you so much for writing this. You are so right! There is so much info out there, it becomes overwhelming and confusing even. Hopefully, I'm putting my two cents to help make a better choices around food and fitness!

Lots of love!
hande

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