Operation Beautiful…the Book
I'm sure you've all heard that Caitlin from Health Tipping Point is writing an Operation Beautiful the book! And as you all know…I am ALL about the Operation Beautiful Mission. I have submitted my fair share of Operation Beautiful notes on her page and still even keep some of them up around my house to remind myself everyday that I'm worth it!
Caitlin asked that her readers submit their notes and stories and she would then choose 125 of these notes/stories to be in the book. So being the HUGE fan that I am of Operation Beautiful, I wrote up a little thing and attached my favorite Operation Beautiful Note, then sent it her way. I figured it was a long shot, but why not try!
Well…guess what? She chose my story and note to be one of the entries in the book! I was so excited when I found out! While writing this blog about my past struggles and current experiences I pray that in some way I might help someone see things a bit differently. I pray that perhaps my words may touch someone and help them become a smidge better, stronger and happier. I want so bad to help people realize that they have the power within themself to make a difference and they can make positive changes in their life. If people could only see how possible it is to make these changes and eliminate negativity from their life, they would jump on board immediately! I am so thankful for Caitlin and the opportunity she has given me to share my story with people from all walks of life!
I'm not sure if I'm supposed to share my message just yet , so you'll have to buy the book to read it! It comes out in December 2010. I can hardly wait! I think I am going to give it as gifts to everyone I know….(and not because I'm in it) but because Operation Beautiful is a wonderful thing.
Did you know that more people are struggling with anorexia and bulimia than are fighting breast cancer? Did you know that most girls go on their first diet by the age of 8 years old? Operation beautiful is about stopping self hatred. Operation Beautiful is about accepting our self and loving our self despite our imperfections. Operation Beautiful is about believing in our self, encouraging our self, loving our self, respecting our self and taking action to show our self that love and respect. Operation Beautiful is about changing our inner dialogue and believing in who we are and who we will become. Operation Beautiful is beautiful.
Foot Update
My food its still wacko! Yesterday around 7pm, it started to feel better…like a million times better! It still hurt but it was so minimal in comparison to earlier. I was so happy. A while later my calf muscle started to hurt. It was like it had a perma cramp. I went to sleep and when I woke up this morning, the pain in my foot returned….really bad. Not quite as bad as yesterday but pretty darn close, and the entire back portion of my calf KILLS. What the what? I don't get it. I went to sleep with little pain and little swelling in my foot and woke up with a lot of pain and complete swelling. I have no idea what is going on. I might need to visit the Doc. I had an awesome upper body workout last night that i'll share later today!
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Jessica @ How Sweet It Is on 2009.11.05
Congrats on her choosing your note!
Yay!! Hope your foot feels better.
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Estela @ Weekly Bite on 2009.11.05
Congrats on your note! I think Operation Beautiful is such a great idea!
Hope your foot has a speedy recovery!
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Courtney on 2009.11.05
First off…congrats on being in the book!! How cool!!
Second..are you getting enough potassium in your diet? Try eating some bananas for a few days and see if that helps with your cramping issues…and of course drink lots of water!
Hope it all starts feeling better soon…
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Madeline on 2009.11.05
With my vast injury experience (I'm fairly convinced I'm going to be the bionic woman by the time I'm 40), things are almost always worse in the morning, so RICE (rest, ice, compress, elevate) that sucker and see how you feel around noon! If it's still giving you issues, definitely go to a doctor.
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Natalie on 2009.11.05
I'll add a few banana's and see if it helps. It is not the normal type of cramping that i've had in the past…its weird. But i'll banana up and see if that helps! thanks court!!
sister on 2009.11.05
How cool! That is so awesome you will be in her book! You are the coolest! I'm sorry your foot isn't feeling so well! Feel better sister!
Cindy on 2009.11.05
I am so happy to hear Caitlin is creating an Operation Beautiful book! and that your story will be in it is AWESOME!!!!!
and yes…the message needs to be out there…I spent WAY too many years in that trap…it still stings some days…
LOVE YOUR BLOG AND YOUR MESSAGE…did i tell ya!
and mmmmmm…yah…go see a doc. the pain and swelling does not sound normal…this is your mother calling….go see the doc. pronto!
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Taylor@Joy of Food on 2009.11.05
I love the Operation Beautiful cause.
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Karyn on 2009.11.05
congrats! i <3 project beautiful and just beam when i see those notes
hope the cramping stops though, how awful!
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Katie on 2009.11.05
Congrats on making it in the book – that's so cool. However, not congrats on the foot – that stinks, I hate not knowing what is going on with my body!! Hang in there!
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Diana on 2009.11.05
Congrats! That's awesome. I really love operation beautiful, it was an awesome idea.
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Kristine on 2009.11.05
Yay I am so excited that you made it in the book! I really hope your foot starts to feel better soon. It is amazing how often people can take feet for granted, huh? I hope the doctor appointment goes well!
Tracy on 2009.11.06
Hi, Natalie! Thanks so much for stopping by my place yesterday–so great to meet you and find your wonderful blog. I LOVE the positive vibe here! Congrats on your personal story being feature!! And thanks for linking to a blog I'd not been to before–very interesting. Hope your foot is doing better…ouch… Look forward to visiting again… Happy weekend
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Lizzy on 2009.11.09
Congrats Chica for making it i the book! I can really tell how excited you are, and i think this is WONDERFUL! you are so beautiful!
Way to go babe!
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