Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Hello!
Hey guys...just a quick thank you to each of you for your continued support and encouragement! I want you to know that each of your heartfelt emails have truly made me grateful for my journey. For me, becoming healthy meant much more than losing the weight. It had everything to do with me finding myself again- reigniting my spirit! When was I obese, I stopped dreaming..stopped trying...stopped living and I was just an empty vessel. I had ceased to be ME. One day, everything just clicked and I got it! In that moment, I was able to find the strength to stand up to fight and recover my life. I remember the very first day I got on the treadmill- I thought to myself- I will never be able to do this....but each day I came back, got right on that treadmill again and walked for 30 minutes...knee pain and out of breath. Your struggle to regain your life will begin in much the same way. It will not be easy at all- it will not be quick!! It will take time. My advice today is that you are gentle with yourself, yet firm enough to force yourself to work out even when you don't have the energy. That is what discipline is- doing something you must do, even when you don't want to! You have everything within you to make your life better! Believe me when I tell you - your life depends on YOU! Only you can save YOU!! You can listen to my story all day, but in the end, you will make the DECISION to stand up, fight and begin the journey to your best life. Start with that first step....get up!!! Then, get up the next day and the next....move a bit more each day. Gradually change your diet....those 2 changes alone will make a difference ...give yourself time-your body will begin to rev up it's metabolism and you will see results but you must be consistent. DON'T stop after 2 weeks because you don't see results!! Keep at it!! Chip away a little each day. It has taken me 2 years to get where I am today...I would not trade my journey for the world...although I do wish I had never gotten so fat!! LOL I hope you've been encouraged today- hopefully something I've said reached you. My blessings to you! May your journey be a strong one filled with lots of love, exercise, humor and healthy food!!
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I've made the commitment to myself. I will no longer be unstable - mentally and physcially. I watched Oprah's inspiring show of how she fell off the wagon and Dr. Green was on that show. Dr. Green and Oprah said some things that really made me think to the point of having a break down. I cried. I released. Like you, something clicked inside of me. I am so use to giving and loving everyone else around me that I haven't had time to TRULY love myself. Well, although I will continue to love others, I will LOVE myself FIRST and put myself FIRST so that I can continue to love others. Last night, I attended a kickboxing class and was very amazed at how I was able to complete the class. I wasn't ashamed of who I am because of my weight. I've made many accomplishments in my life that I am proud of and as Oprah put it, "this body has gotten me to where I am today" and I need to love my body NOW but be aware that I need to be healthy. For the most part, it's not all about being THIN, it's about being healthy and able to run, bend and tie your shoes, and SMILE and be PROUD of yourself! I LOVE MYSELF TODAY AND WILL CONTINUE TAKING CARE OF MY MIND, BODY AND SOUL!! Thank you Chaunda for your encouraging words!!
ReplyDeleteChaunda, please post an update. We NEED to hear some inspiring words :-)
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