It was hard being a tween/teen when I was younger. I bet it’s even harder today with the beauty industry telling us we all need to be stick figure thin with porcelain skin. Each time we stand in the check-out line we are bombarded by magazines proclaiming they can make us thinner and showing us what we *ought* to look like. There’s no shortage of beauty tips, tricks and advertisements being offered everywhere we look- from online to driving down the road… the pressure to look “perfect” is everywhere. With so much appalling advice being shoved down our throats, we as women and girls are made to feel bad about ourselves if we don’t or can’t achieve those ridiculous standards.
Body & Soul: A Girl’s Guide to Fit, Fun and Fabulous Life by Bethany Hamilton is definitely something young ladies could benefit from reading. The 157 page book is just what girls need to hear and read today to know that they are beautiful no matter how many pimples are on their face or what pant size they wear.
They are fearfully and wonderfully made!
Body & Soul is divided into 9 chapters:
In Total Confidence- Bethany gives her story and how her decisions to be healthy came about. She highlights being right with God, being positive and overcoming challenges.
Your Body is a Gift- The whole chapter is about loving God and who He made you to be.
Have an Amazing Outlook- She talks about some of the lessons surfing has taught her and how to be a goal-setter.
Get Your Eat On- This may be my favorite chapter. It’s full of real eating advice and Smart Eating Secrets.
Surfer Secrets for Your Best Bod- Chapter 5 is all about the workout. There are LOTS of great pictures and detailed instruction.
Tackle Your Challenges- Exactly what it sounds like… Bethany gives great tips about dealing with the challenges that come up when trying to move into a healthier lifestyle -like craving junk food and lack of equipment.
Go the Distance- One word describes this chapter: Perseverance.
Clean Green Recipes- Bethany shares loads of yummy looking recipes. We made the Coconut Chia Seed Pudding. I liked it but the kids couldn’t get passed the texture of the seeds.
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From cover to cover Body & Soul is simply wonderful. The Word of God is interwoven in each of the chapters and Bethany is beyond encouraging. Julia has greatly enjoyed reading it and I've enjoyed perusing the recipes!
Body & Soul is available for $19.99 from Family Christian Stores.
Body & Soul is available for $19.99 from Family Christian Stores.
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