I have copied all the posts and pages.

Why the move? Simply because I was trying out WordPress, and I love it, but ultimately, I’m more familiar and more comfortable with Blogger.

Come visit the new site!

I picked up a magazine at the doctor’s office last monday–and okay, I wasn’t supposed to be reading beauty magazines because they can damage self-image, but it was my mom’s turn to talk to the psychologist, and I was bored sitting alone in the reception room–so I flipped to a page which happened to be about *drumroll please* eyebrow shape!

Now, there were about 10 or so pages dedicated to this subject, and the model looked gorgeous with all the different brow shapes, but what really got me was that after all the shmancy fluff, on the last page, the model was shown without makeup. (Bear in mind there was only one model) The caption explained that this was how she looked in her natural state, and that You are most beautiful being just… you.

I was blown away! Not only did the model look absolutely stunning, young, and cute, she looked REAL. I didn’t feel like I was looking at a model–a person whose job is to take on different identities and look great in all of them. I felt like I was looking at a truly beautiful girl. She looked so real, and I sat there blinking at the page in happy amazement for about ten minutes. 

And can you believe it? This was coming from a fashion magazine. I was totally shocked, but at the same time I was so happy. This girl didn’t need hair curlers or lip gloss to look beautiful, because added beauty is fake beauty. Real beauty comes from within, and real beauty shines through physical imperfection. It’s being who you are that draws attention.

We can all be beautiful without consequence. We can all be beautiful without starving ourselves or getting plastic surgery or spending hours applying makeup in front of the mirror. We don’t have to feel fatigued 24-7 or lose our hair by the handfuls to be beautiful. Because we already are. It’s as simple as that.

It’s not a question of whether we are beautiful or not, because everyone in this world is born beautiful. It’s a question of whether or not we’ve learned to see and appreciate the beauty beyond the barrier of “Oh I’m ugly.”

What’s more, the people in this world who are really worthy of your acquaintance won’t judge you by your physical appearance. They appreciate you for who you are. Yes, they respect who you want to be and who you wish you were, but that’s what they’re friends with you for. They love you because you’re… you.

I’m not sure where to start, so I’ll begin with a little bit about me:

You can call me the Eggbeaten Angel. I’m not really an angel, and I’m not a perfect girl/daughter/highschooler either, but I’m trying my best to be a better person. I’ve definitely never been whipped around by an eggbeater–and I don’t want to be–but it’s true that food controls my life. However, I’m fighting.

I’m 5 months into recovery for Anorexia Nervosa, and I’m proud of it. I’ve reached my goal weight, and I”m at a healthy BMI over 18.5. Mentally and emotionally, I’m still struggling, but I’ve promised myself I’m going to be a fighter. And I want to help others like me.

That’s what this blog is for.

Beautiful Without Consequence is a community for fellow fighters who, like me, vow that they will one day defeat their Eating Disorder, whether it be Bulimia, Anorexia, ED-NOS, Binge Eating–you name it. You guys are all welcome here. As long as you strive to get better, I’m proud of you, and I admire you. >:D< (thats a virtual hug, by the way)

More than that, I believe in a second chance. You may have fallen: relapsed, failed to cooperate with your nutritionist’s latest eating plan, purged again–but as long as you get back up and try again, you are a fighter, and that’s the attitude I want to see on this blog.

This blog is for

• Sharing success stories. If you’ve recovered from an Eating Disorder and you would like to inspire others or simply share your story, you can email me, and I will try to post a new story at least once every 3 days. (More information coming soon)
• Information on recovery. I am hoping I can interview a nutritionist, gynecologist, or ED counselor monthly and evaluate various recovery programs.
• Support! I will be holding I Promise sessions, when anyone who signs up will pledge themselves to a common goal, for example, not to count calories for a day(or wek).

This blog is still a baby in form, but I hope it can inspire others and grow into a large community based on support. Of course, if you have any ideas or suggestions for the site, email me!