The following Mark's Daily Apple article was written by Mark Sisson

and is narrated by Brock Armstrong.

How to Accept Your Imperfections.

Some weeks ago in a dear Mark column, the issues of unwanted weight, arm fat, and aesthetic

frustration were front and center. While people's central reasons for going primal vary,

I don't know of anyone who doesn't enjoy looking slimmer and fitter. While some of us are

unapologetically in it for the vanity spoils, not that

there's anything wrong with that, others of us might focus on health, but secretly delight at the

bonuses we see reflected in the mirror each day. Barring unaddressed hormonal issues and perhaps

certain medical conditions,

living primally will help you lose fat, build muscle, and look more vibrant.

With time, and for some folks, some tweaking,

it will help you feel and look like a thriving version of yourself,

your best, most awesome self. We, of course, can't help but end every week by

showcasing all that awesomeness. As much as we collectively and theoretically cheer this message,

at times some of us might find ourselves privately disappointed that certain traits or patterns

didn't disappear with that added

fat. As happy as we are to be lighter and fitter, now there's no extra weight or low muscle tone

to blame for certain features that maybe have us insecure or just stuck in our craw for years.

In all fairness, what do we do with these feelings?

How do we finally make peace with our inevitable imperfections? There's the camp that would

automatically claim you're not at peace with yourself if you have an issue with your healthy body.

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