Stay Attuned ™: The E-zine for Nourishing Connections

Your journey to freedom from food and weight struggles presents an opportunity for not only a new relationship with food, but also a new relationship with yourself and others. Ultimately, it is a journey of nourishing connections with yourself, others--and yes--even food. Stay Attuned™ is committed to supporting you in this journey and to helping you develop nourishing connections that will last a lifetime. Remember, a journey always starts with one small step....

From fellow travelers,
Karin and Amy
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Nourishing Nuggets

"Would you be shocked if I put on something more comfortable?                                                                       ~ Jean Harlow

Reflections for Staying Attuned

My friend Trish recently returned from a trip to Brazil. I was fascinated by her stories of the culture, the food, and all the great fun she had. One thing that really stood out for her was the comfort that many of the Brazilians she encountered had with their bodies. They did not hesitate, young or old, fat or thin, to strut their stuff!

Trish's sister has been living in Brazil for many years and is teaching in a school there. Trish was able to go to the end-of-school talent show where all the children, ages 5-18, performed for friends and family. She was amazed that not a single child was shy or embarrassed. Every child appeared confident in his or her worthiness of the thunderous applause that roared from the audience for every performer.

On another day, Trish went to a store and tried on a dress. She asked the sales clerk what she thought of the dress. The woman smiled and asked, "Are the sisters happy?" Trish, confused, asked what she meant. The woman cupped her hands under her breasts and said with a grin, "The sisters! Are they happy?"

What a wonderful way to decide whether or not a garment is right for you! Is your body happy in it? How often do you buy a garment because you think it will make you look thinner, or because it’s on sale, or because it’s the style that the fashion magazines are touting right now? How would your life be different if you made a commitment to only wear clothes that your body loves: clothes that fit, are comfortable, are pleasing colors, textures and fabrics; clothes that you love so much you can't wait to wear them. What percentage of the clothes, underwear, and shoes that you own do you truly LOVE LOVE LOVE?

Stay Attuned Tip

Try on some clothes in a room without a mirror. Without regard to how you look, tune into how you feel.

Stay Attuned Affirmation

"I wear clothes my body loves."

What's New at Nourishing Connections

Although we know that body acceptance is hard to come by in most countries, including Brazil, we are always delighted to hear about positive experiences. We have a friend to thank for this ezine, JoLaine Jones from Gainesville, Florida. She is a wellness coach whose philosophy embodies our Nourishing Connections message--take care of your body and enjoy it! Are the Sisters Happy? is reprinted with her permission from her GenuineYou News ezine. To sign up for the ezine, or to learn more about her coaching, visit her website, Genuine You.

Speaking of positive experiences, we are interested in your moments of comfort in your clothes and in your skin. Email and tell us: Do you have an item of clothing that always feels just right when you wear it? Do you recall an outfit from the past that, no matter what size you were, transformed your mood? Bolstered your confidence? Connected you to your truest you? What clothing comes to mind? Why do you think you felt good in it?

Feedback and Closing

Welcome to our new subscribers, and hello to current members! Stay Attuned™ exists for you. If you have ideas for topics or feedback (did you try an idea? how did it go?), please write us at dr.k@nourishingconnections.com.

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Stay Attuned™ is written by Karin Kratina, PhD, RD
(Dr.K@ nourishingconnections.com) and Amy Tuttle, RD, LCSW
(amyt@ nourishingconnections.com). Edited by Cassie Tuttle.
Please visit us at www.nourishingconnections.com!

© Copyright 2007. Dr. Karin Kratina and Amy Tuttle. All rights reserved.

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DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to constitute a professional relationship between Karin or Amy or the reader, nor is it intended as therapy or counseling. Be sure to consult a qualified professional if you require medical or psychological services.
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