It's been almost two years since I held a subscription to In Style magazine. Ever since then, they've been sending me letters like this, letting me know that they want me back. As much as it feels good to be wanted, it feels better to deny In Style. My decision to cancel my subscription was not without hesitation. I do love pretty pictures, clothing and accessories. But one day, as I sat at my table with the 500 page magazine before me, I had an epiphany. As I turned page after page of advertisements and eyeballed one unattainable image after another it struck me: I was paying money to be advertised to. Not only that, I was paying money to feel rotten about myself. That's not a wise move. I wrote an article about this back in 2007. I concluded that since the magazine often led me to desire things I could not afford, I was paying to be dissatisfied and in debt. Again, not a smart way to spend my time or my money. Today, I choose my media input wisely. I spend within my means and do my best to concentrate my mental energy on things that are uplifting and empowering. Every small step I take towards honoring myself makes me just a little bit stronger and if you ask me, it's worth the effort. If you need help learning how to love yourself as you are, consider the Love Your Body, Love Yourself hypnosis and affirmation CD or the Donate Your Weight program.