5 Things About ME, That Will Help YOU
1) For a really long time, food was the only way I coped with my emotions. I ate food to feel things and so that I wouldn’t feel things. I’ve shifted to a healthier relationship with my emotions, and in turn, with food. Food CAN 100% be a healthy coping mechanism, but it shouldn’t be your only coping mechanism. Go to therapy. Find things that make you happy.
2) Someone once described me as having a “sincere laugh and genuine curiosity” and it’s by far my favorite compliment I’ve ever gotten. It had nothing to do with something that can change (i.e. looks, weight, etc.) and everything to do with who I was as a PERSON. See people (and yourself) for who they really are and how they make you feel, looks has nothing to do with it.
3) There are still moments I look in the mirror with utter and pure disgust, and that’s okay. What has changed over time, is how I act afterward. I don’t eat less. I don’t workout more. I let my body be, because it works hard for me, every damn day. It doesn’t deserve less respect because my brain that day decided not to like what it saw (which is not my fault btw, it’s all the b.s. social conditioning I’ve been through). Remember, body-image, changes day to day, it’s a perception of self, not a fact or truth. You deserve the same love and respect no matter what you think you look like.
4) I don’t like going to the dentist, but I still go, because I know it’s the right thing to do and it’s good for me in the long run. The point is, we’re adults, and as adults we are our own responsibility. Sometimes, you have to do the thing you don’t really feel like doing: brush your teeth, go to bed earlier, make a doctor appointment, learn how to cook, workout, etc. You do these things because you know you’re worth taking care of, just like your pet, your child, your elder parents. Of course, try and find enjoyment in all, but recognize, somethings just aren’t enjoyable, you got to do them anyways. Take responsibility.
5) The first thing I think about when I wake up is what I’m grateful for, and this little practice has literally changed my life. It took a lot of practice to get to this point where it’s second nature to me, but it’s the easiest and most crucial part of my morning routine. Start by putting a post it note somewhere you’ll see it everyday: What Are 5 Things You’re Grateful for Today? Make it as detailed as you can, “I am grateful for _ because _,” but remember, it can also be so so simple: I am grateful for my bedsheets because they keep me warm at night. No matter how bad things are, there are always things you can be grateful for.
If you’re looking to feel more confident in your body, learn how to let go of dieting for good to enjoy food without guilt, and turn exercise into something you love to do rather than something you “have” to do, submit a client application to get in contact with me! I work with clients virtually all over the world helping those who are frustrated with dieting and want to change their relationship with food, exercise and themselves.
Hi, I’m Azul Corajoria, an Integrative Health Coach, Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor. I support my clients in making step-by-step changes so that they can live a healthy and balanced life. By recognizing the interdependent roles of mindset, nutrition, and movement I educate and hold my clients accountable for achieving their health goals through lifestyle and behavior adjustments with an emphasis on self-care. Together, we navigate the contradictory world of nutrition through intuitive eating, practice mindful movement, and implement small mindset and lifestyle shifts that empower them to be their best selves in the easiest way possible.
