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Pamela White's avatar

I love this, Abby! The ease of using the body to navigate your life. The way it should be. When I lived in Niger for three months in 2006, I suddenly lost 30 lbs. I was sure I had cancer. But it was actually just the walking. Walking everywhere, all the time, as part of life. Not intentional exercise, just what it took to navigate my day. It felt great. So happy that your body is serving you well, thriving. March on!

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Sara Eatherton-Goff's avatar

Love it. Thank you, Abby!

On a personal note: I'm huge. I've always been big, but it used to be mostly muscle with a little "complement" of fat here and there. I'm still muscular, but very fat now. I still get around with little issue (other than a mast cell and connective tissue disorders finding unique ways to eff with me in each season).

I prefer this lifestyle of walking everywhere, intentionally living car-free. I get it.

And with my various health issues, I learned at around 30 that trying to "look healthy" (translating to "be thin," according to many) was never achievable for me. *Feeling good* is what has to matter.

"This is how I want to live in my body: actively, joyfully, and without restriction." Amen.

As an aside: I live in Seattle. It's definitely not as quaint as Cambridge seems, but I love it and walk most of the time. The mild climate year-round helps, and I'd highly recommend checking out the city if LA doesn't have to be where you land.

I appreciate this post so much!

My best,

Sara

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