In His image!

The twins have come home the last few weeks and got snacks.  They ask, "is this healthy for us?"  I tell them everything is ok in moderation.  It's ok to eat a brownie, don't eat the whole pan.  It's ok to eat cake, don't eat the whole pan.  Eat some fruits and veggies everyday.  I've questioned where they hear about this, and it's the talk at lunch.  Ok, that's manageable.  It's good to discuss healthy eating habits. 
As the week went on, every time I open the computer a commercial for "Bliss pack"  comes up.  Now I am making uneducated assumptions because I have not researched this but it appears they are the newest diet miracles. "Fat loss supplements"  "Lose 12 inches off your waist."  Frustrating!
I then read an article about a woman that was explaining she use to be a size 4 and she was obsessed with exercise and every morsel that she ate and unhappy and now that she's "fat," happy, satisfied and life is so much better.  It was a good article, with the exception, she was not fat.  She was a beautiful woman. 
My point........when do people accept themselves for the way they are?  When do we realize that God made each of us different and amazing and in His image.  Big, small, medium!  We all have something to add to this wonderful life He gave us. 
It's ok to have your cake and eat it too!  It's ok to exercise, but we need to find a balance and not give all these negative body images and food negativity to innocent children.  Many of you know, I feel, diets are from the devil (unless necessary for medical reasons :)  Bliss packs, Shakeology, slim fast, etc etc etc.  STOP THE MADNESS!!!!!
I feel as parents, we have a duty to nurture our children to love themselves.  And they learn that by being loved and seeing that we love the person God made us.  A challenge for us all, but I always find it a good reminder that I am being watched at all times by 5 amazing girls.  I don't want to let them down. 
With all that said, my friends, time for a bedtime snack :) 

Philippians 4:6-7 

 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”