Here’s what I know for sure after my first vacation in 7 years…be happy now even if you’re not your thinnest. My weight didn’t affect my enjoyment on my trip. Not once. I even posted a bathing suit photo because I wanted to finally break free of the needing to be thin to be happy.

Now in saying I CAN be happy at my current weight, I do want to be a healthier version so I can be happier longer. I want to feel more energy. I want my clothes to feel better.

I hate that for the past 6 weeks… I would sit and eat a whole thing of ice cream because I wasn’t thin enough for this trip. When it came down to the actual trip I forgot the worry of looking chubby. I forgot I wasn’t tan enough. I felt perfect as I focused on only one thought, the waves crashing peacefully on the shore. I forgot all my daily worries. Then it dawned on me, maybe I need to do meditation more. That is what I felt those 3 days did for me.

I worry every day, do people like me? Am I too fat? Will I find a mate at this age? Is my job secure? Am I happy?

All of those worries were washed away by the beautiful ocean because the only thing on my mind was doing nothing and enjoying a break from reality. So if you’ve wondered…TAKE THE VACATION.

Mandi