Nobody puts baillee in the corner

I’ve done a lot of crazy things in my life. Heck, I’ve done a lot of crazy things this week. Regardless, what I’m about to say tops the list: I’ve decided to give up alcohol and most junk foods for the rest of 2016. I tried to give up alcohol briefly, but due to a lot of recent events, I start (lightly) drinking again. I gave up fast food for Lent, and I felt great. Thus, I’ve decided to try both at the same time.

Now, I want to go ahead and clear the air on a couple of different things. This isn’t some weird crash diet. Sure, I am doing it for my health, but I’m more worried about getting healthy than losing weight. I’m definitely going to add a little exercise in there, but I’m not going to be rigorous or overwork myself; I’m simply wanting to take better care of myself. Also, I’m not drinking in access like I was a while back, but I don’t want to allow myself to get back to that point either. Finally, I’m trying to save money. Fast food adds up really fast, and I’m a girl on a budget.

I’m all about body love. I think body acceptance is a highly important issue because so many mental health issues, such as eating disorders and depression, either stem from body image issues or create body image issues. I think you should love yourself for exactly who you are. That’s why I’m doing what I’m doing. My body is amazing, and I want to take care of it, so I don’t want to wreck it by binge drinking or never touching a vegetable. If I don’t lose a pound, that’s totally okay. I just want to be my best self, and I’ve been slacking on it for quite a while. So wish me luck, dear readers. I’m going to need it.