For many of us, the relationship between movement and sustenance has long been one of disconnection. I never thought I'd find myself in the midst of a surprising harmony between dance and dinner, but life often surprises.
A decade spent dancing, followed by an unglamorous stint with a restrictive eating disorder, left me feeling hollow inside. But something changed last February when I stumbled upon a beginner's ballet class at my local market. With each class, movement followed by provision became the rhythm of my daily routine – a simple yet exhilarating dance between exertion and dinner.
As I stepped back into the world of dance, my body remembered pleasure as quickly as it forgot skill. And with that newfound sense of joy, hunger returned. No longer was it a hollow, ambient kind but rather one that followed movement, like a loyal companion demanding to be honored. This "earned appetite" – physical and satisfying – became an essential part of my daily routine.
My days now blend the sounds of music and laughter with the sound of pots and pans clinking as I prepare meals. The store where I shop for ingredients is just a short walk from my dance studio, offering an enticing array of artisanal breads, cheeses, and sausages that make me want to host dinner parties.
I'm not going to claim this two-bag habit is some kind of triumph – it's more like a realist recognizing her own limitations. But for those who have struggled with eating disorders, the fact that I've rediscovered my appetite may offer a glimmer of hope. Perhaps by embracing movement and nourishment as intertwined experiences, we can find a healthier relationship between our bodies and the world around us.
Dance has become more than just a hobby; it's braided itself into my daily existence – a symphony of movement and nourishment that I'm grateful to have discovered.
A decade spent dancing, followed by an unglamorous stint with a restrictive eating disorder, left me feeling hollow inside. But something changed last February when I stumbled upon a beginner's ballet class at my local market. With each class, movement followed by provision became the rhythm of my daily routine – a simple yet exhilarating dance between exertion and dinner.
As I stepped back into the world of dance, my body remembered pleasure as quickly as it forgot skill. And with that newfound sense of joy, hunger returned. No longer was it a hollow, ambient kind but rather one that followed movement, like a loyal companion demanding to be honored. This "earned appetite" – physical and satisfying – became an essential part of my daily routine.
My days now blend the sounds of music and laughter with the sound of pots and pans clinking as I prepare meals. The store where I shop for ingredients is just a short walk from my dance studio, offering an enticing array of artisanal breads, cheeses, and sausages that make me want to host dinner parties.
I'm not going to claim this two-bag habit is some kind of triumph – it's more like a realist recognizing her own limitations. But for those who have struggled with eating disorders, the fact that I've rediscovered my appetite may offer a glimmer of hope. Perhaps by embracing movement and nourishment as intertwined experiences, we can find a healthier relationship between our bodies and the world around us.
Dance has become more than just a hobby; it's braided itself into my daily existence – a symphony of movement and nourishment that I'm grateful to have discovered.
I totally feel like this lady, moving my body and feeding myself shouldnt be so complicated! Its crazy how good food can taste when you're doing something you love, but at the same time getting sick of all the restriction i went through trying to starve myself. Dancing really helped me find a balance between exercise and eating, now I just wanna cook up some yummy meals while listening to my fave tunes
like who knew all those calories from movement would add up? anyway gotta give props to whoever came up with beginner's ballet classes at the local market, game changer 
and now im imagining myself in a dance studio whipping up pasta while the music plays, sounds like a recipe for success (and maybe a few extra pounds 
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This is like, totally amazing! I mean, who knew ballet could be so... energizing? 
, and they're saying that it's helped their relationship with food become more positive. I can imagine having a similar experience where exercise and eating becomes one thing for me too, who knows maybe I'll be hosting my own dinner party soon 
, but seriously its inspiring to hear how this person found a way to reconnect with their body 
. but then i stumbled upon this beginner's ballet class at my local market last Feb & honestly it changed EVERYTHING 
! movement + dinner became this beautiful harmony 4 me & now im all about that earned appetite life 
it's not like its some kind of achievement or anything, just recognizing ur own limits & embracing the good stuff 
after struggling with an eating disorder! It's like, our bodies are meant to move and eat in harmony, you know? Like, just because we're not exercising doesn't mean we shouldn't be enjoying good food. I'm so glad they shared this inspiring story 
. It's all about finding that balance and making self-care a priority 
. And the fact that this author has found a way to make meal prep and cooking more enjoyable by combining it with dance? Genius 
! I'm definitely going to try out some new recipes and get moving too, maybe even host my own dinner parties 
i mean, dont get me wrong, moderation is key but who says u cant indulge every now & then? 
food should be enjoyed not just consumed 2 satisfy ur hunger, thats just a sad life 
gotta love how dance is bringing people back together with food! like, who knew getting their move on could get you to cook up some deliciousness too? 
can't wait to see more people find their own harmony between movement & sustenance 
. It's not about forcing yourself to eat or restricting food, but finding a balance where your body gets what it needs after some physical activity 
. I'm all for trying out new things and making life more enjoyable, and it sounds like this person did just that 
Still, I'm glad she's found something that makes her happy and healthy now. Maybe it can be inspiring for others who've been through similar stuff too... 
Im not saying everyone should get into dance or anythin, but if it makes people feel good about themselves, thats what matters