Because fitness is about self-love, it’s important to live in a way that tells me that I love myself. Self-love creates happiness. 17th century philosopher Spinoza) stated that “the more joy we have the  more nearly perfect we are.” Welcome news to me. I am making a list of things I can do that make me happy. Instead of waiting for the day I’m fit to love myself, I’ve decided to start where I am today. Loving myself that is. Simple daily things and big things I’ve always dreamed of doing I can begin now. Things I’ve always wanted to do. Things that would benefit my life, deepen my passions, honor me. Instead of starving myself of love and then trying to fill myself up with food, think I’ll start feeding myself love and let the food issue take shape as I learn to love me.Things that make me feel happy now.Manicures & pedicuresLuxiurious showers / bathsClothes that look and feel goodWorkout clothes that look and feel goodRunning a half marathon!PaintingPhotographyCreating this health blog!Create a website about my art and photographySpending time with good friendsReadingKnittingWalking