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Posts by Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer

Mary-Elizabeth Schurrer is a writer, fitness aficionado, caffeine addict and yogi-in-training. She lives, loves and seeks adventure on the sunny Florida coast and believes everything is better beachside. Her blog Health Be a Hippie features healthy recipes, organic beauty hacks and exercise tips, while sending a message of personal empowerment to anyone, who stumbles upon her corner of the Blogosphere.

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From Loathing to Love: What Makes Us Feel Worthwhile

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“Never be ashamed of a scar. It simply means you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you.” ~Unknown 

My healing journey can be described through what I call the “self formula”:

Self-Doubt > Self-Loathing > Self-Destruction > Self-Awareness > Self-Love

Mine is the oldest story in the book. Adolescent angst. Mental deception. Physical revulsion. I feel fat. No, scratch that. I am fat. This girl in the mirror is ruining my life. Woe is me.

Groundbreaking drama, right? How original of me to “feel fat.” Surely, you’ve never heard that complaint before.

Except it wasn’t just a complaint. I …