I was awoken at 3am bothered about this blog. I honestly want to help others achieve pride in their bodies (yes, it can be done). I worried if I was writing a brag instead of a blog. I hope not. If I could give away 5 pounds of healthy weight loss to everyone, I would love it. Being thin is not the reason, accomplishment and that facing-the-fear triumph is why.
I honestly want to hear your road blocks. Your hard days. Your good days. I want to be your cheerleader as you live your life trying to be healthy. I want to hear your smallest achievements so I can help you see how they are big. I want to learn from you and, in turn, teach others as well. There are so many of us that struggle - more than don't. Our health and vitality is on the line. So many people are feeling the effects of weight as it takes it's toll later in life. They wish they could go back in time and choose differently. Now is your time, your opportunity to invest in yourself for the future. Make one change and be proud!
Don't worry another minute about people's perceptions. I think this blog is a great idea. It is just one more tool to help people combat their weight demons. Everyone is different. Some people will only be able to do it with weigh watchers, some are in the gym EVERY day, some use things like Fitness Pal, and some use surgery.
ReplyDeleteAny tool that is able to reach even a single person is worth it. Maybe the way you say something one day will just hit someone and register in their mind.
So... way to go Lady!
Reading your blog helps me get motivated! Every time I think about not wanting to exercise or eat right, I think of all my skinny friends who thought they couldn't do it, but did it. I think of your ripped arms and wish I had them...hence the reason for doing your arm exercises every other day. :)
ReplyDeleteThe thought hasn't crossed my mind once about how you might be "bragging" on this site. You always have great information, great advice, and the thoughts that come out of your tiny little head are amazing! Stuff that I would never be able to come up with on my own. :) Write what you feel will be helpful and inspiring and leave the interpretation to those people who read it...for me I LOVE IT!!!
You are just an example of someone losing weight easily and throwing it in my face. It makes me feel bad, weak, and helpless. When you struggle, it sounds fake ... like at a job interview when the interviewer asks, "What is your biggest weakness?", you would answer, "I am much too hard of a worker. I need to take better care of myself."
ReplyDeleteI get discouraged by your positive attitude and attempts at encouragement. I don't mean to bring you down, I just want you to know how I feel and how lucky you are to have lost weight so easily.