Finding You

In one of my previous blogs I told you guys about my motivation to get healthy. As I sat and thought about my real motivation to loose weight this time it was to really find me through the process. All my strengths, weaknesses. Learning to take criticism, ignoring the nay sayers and finally make me happy and healthy

I can say that I am surrounded by alot of support. I get text messages asking me if I have worked out. My mom making sure I ate, compliments about the results thus far. But I have been here before, 6 years ago and about 50lbs lighter. Then everyone told me who good I looked, how proud they were, but to me in that mirror I was that saw over weight girl. I pushed myself to what I thought was going to make me happy only to get there and the happiness was no place to be found.

So this time around I decided that I was going to do it differently. See you have to be Mentally ready for the journey. Yes some people think that oh when I loose the weight, that will fix all my problems. Nope sorry. If you have not worked out the internal/mental issues that may have gotten you to this point then you may find yourself  staring in the mirror at a smaller version of a mentally fat unhappy you.

1. I suggest that you see your doctor, set a reasonable goal that will help you get on your way to being healthy.
2. There is no shame in Therapy! Yes I go. I pick up the phone and go talk to my therapist when needed. If this is not an option for you, then I suggest you find a CONFIDANT who will listen and provide constructive feedback.
3. Empower yourself. Educate yourself on the diet plan, workout plan, trainer or whatever method you will be using on your journey. ASK QUESTIONS!
4. Meditate/Journal/Blog. Simply its therapeutic, It's 4:22 am. I would normally be in bed with a plate of something, a glass of water (I thought I was doing something by drinking it) and the remote. If you are an emotional eater, once you write or log your emotions and habits you will see where the food comfort comes in.
5.Make up in Your Mind that this journey will not be easy, but you will succeeded. There will be gains, plateaus and pain, but in the end it will be worth it. See your vision, Live your purpose.

So my eyes are heavy I worked and am pretty much running off 5 hrs of sleep. Please feel free to share any advise that you have that works for you. Tell a friend or family members about my blog so we can get to our goals together.