Behind The Name

"The Peaceful Pear." What's that about?

Well, there are a couple explanations. For one, I love being active (my peace) and I also love food (pear). Combine the two, and you get a pretty cute name!...at least in my opinion.

Second, and the real answer, has to do with body image. Despite being a dietitian, I have yo-yoed with my weight throughout my life. I've had phases of being (very) tiny as well as times where I have been very uncomfortable having a curvy body. The name "The Peaceful Pear" was coined in honor of finally coming to peace with my "pear" shape.

I could fight my womanly figure for the rest of my life, but that sounds pretty miserable to me. Plus, that'd be a very unhealthy life - emotionally and physically.

Learning to respect and love your body as it is right now (not "when I lose X pounds" or "when I tone up") is the first step. Only then can you begin to create a healthy lifestyle and truly live your best life.

xoxo.