I recently read this blog entry from The Emerging Nudist about body acceptance and image. One part of this posting jumped out at me, which was:
Yet I have now come to embrace the idea that health and fitness issues can and should be able to peacefully coexist with the issue of body image.
This is so true. In my opinion. The whole concept of naturism – for me – is the ability to live a long and healthy life nude. It is one of those ongoing battles that I personally have. Naturists do have a general acceptance of all people’s bodies in their naked form, but it is the personal desire to be healthier that is driving me more today. Do I accept a compliment when given? You bet. Do I give compliments? Again, I do.