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I’m not one for stepping on the scale every day. However, the scale is a useful tool for accessing the current situation and measuring exactly where you are right now. But let’s be real, you already know where you stand by how you feel. If you are uncomfortable in your body and in your clothes, you’re being reminded to pay some attention to it. Self love and care is knocking on your door, saying “Remember me?” Are you caring for your body in the most loving way? Are you treating it well with food? If you are onto reading this para- graph chances are you’re not. So what can you do to get yourself back? Here are 5 simple ways to start consciously concocting, creating, cooking and connecting with your food. Eating mindfully is an act of self love and body kindness. It’s also your right and your obligation to take good care of you! Okay so I hear you whimpering just about now. You’re sick of dieting. Sick of watching what you eat. Sick of trying to eat right. Sick of giving things up. You’re ready to throw in the “I’m getting old” towel and just go with it. But I promise that there is a different way to approach this whole food thing that makes it easy and even fun. Being self loving and body kind with my food includes mindfully watching WHAT I eat, HOW much I eat and WHEN I eat. Being mindful and self loving with my food looks like this: 1. A DECISION to show up for me no matter what circumstances (parties, celebrations, delectable goodies) present themselves. 2. THE CHOICE to be “naked” in every way with my food. (Naked food is food in it’s most natural form.) Both in quality and quanti- ty. (I notice and own when I eat for reasons other than hunger.) 3. A PLAN that allows me to have what I need handy and prepared in order to achieve what I want for my body. 4. MAKING JOY filled experiences by adjusting my attitude and dos- ing it with LOVE. Falling in love with the actions and foods that I am choosing. 5. CREATING HANDS on experiences that include fun picking greens at the grocer, mixing unique com- bos, and eating with my hands even if it’s not technically finger food. I love eating salad with my hands for a deeper connection to the food I take into my body. This “task” of cleaning up and lean- ing up is not difficult unless I decide it is. This “journey” of cleaning up and leaning up is actually tons of fun if I decide it is. I get the privilege of watching my body change for me when I treat it with loving attention and conscious intention. My clean up starts with my body but it doesn’t end there. It filters down to all areas of my life, my closet, my kitchen cabinets, my office, my finances and my relationships. The point is that you’ll feel amazing when you treat yourself in amazing ways. Just start. Pick a place, like right now. Take one step. And just start. Rosie Battista has been Sleeping Naked After 40 for the past 14 years when she founded her company. She is a Life-Stylist and Self-Love Enhancer, helping women feel better in and about their bodies thru excellent nutrition and extreme self love. She believes that the foundation for a bet- ter everything is self love and a great place to start is with your food. Get yum-azing “naked” treats, pies and cake recipes at rosiebattista.com. Also available is her free 21 Days Self Love Course. Email rosie@rosiebattista.com to sign up. MAKE EATING AN ACT OF SELF LOVE. By: Rosie Battista Self Love Expert. Confidence Creator. Sleeping Naked After 40. 10 % OFF All Grocery, Health & Beauty Items With coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 11/15/15. A & P Shopping Center 100 Mountain Blvd, Warren, NJ 732-469-0088 • www.newfountainofvitality.com NFOV NFOV • Probiotics • Kids Multi-Vitamins for Healthy Immune System • Gluten & Dairy Free Foods • Organic Fruits & Vegetables • Norwegian Fish Oil • Healthy Snacks • Emergen-C • Protein Bars & RTD Protein Shakes OPEN 7 DAYS Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:30pm Saturday 9:30am-6:00pm Sunday 11am-4pm Fountain of Vitality New 10-20 % OFF All Natural Vitamins, Supplements & Herbs With coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers. Expires 11/15/15.