This whole article is exquisitely written, but this is the paragraph I particularly love.

er to live lives so we feel better, not so that we arrive at a…ke, from nature walks to volleyball to swimming, not by forcing yourself into an activity you hate. But I also think it’s about learning to love your body for what it does, what it gives you, and not what it looks like. None of us are very good at this, so perhaps we can start by loving someone else for the same reasons. Let’s encourage each other to live lives so we feel better, not so that we arrive at an ideal of bea…
Americans are Heavier than Ever — but Not for the Reasons you Think
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This whole article is exquisitely written, but this is the paragraph I particularly love. Well said!
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Muddling through, one story at a time. Grab a cup of tea, pull up a chair, and let’s get curious together. On Bluesky: @terriersrus.bsky.social
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