Who knew that when I took a pic in the past it would become a "before" picture. I sure didn't. All I knew is that I needed to do something different. Who knew that when I was encouraged to take measurements, record them and take pics of the measurements....that they would encourage me to keep going. I sure didn't. Who knew that seeing my own progress would encourage me to try a new app to go running, join a fitness group for accountability, join Girltrek to walk when I didn't want to commit to running or use my story to encourage others. Who knew? I sure didn't. Who knew that working on personal development by reading self help books and watching youtube videos of Jim Rohn would actually be for me to encourage others in ways that I am still working on. I sure didn't. Who knew that me learning to be vulnerable, show pics on FB with my imperfect belly, love handles and unmade hair would have people feel connected to not only cheer me on but to join me in my quest to life long, life happy and live with mental peace with myself. Who knew that I would feel confident so much that on my performance self appraisal i would close it out by recommending that I get an Outstanding on my performance eval. Who knew? I sure didn't. Fitness, accountability groups and learning about food as it relates to just me has done much more than help me look good on the outside. This journey has done more for me mentally than I ever expected. I no longer beat myself up regularly and I don't speak negatively about myself any more.
Who knew. As I look back over pics and posts....I smile and give myself a pat on the back. I am proud of me for even finding the courage to try.
Dear Diet Bet Friends, you got this! Keep at it. Don't give yourself an end date and don't give yourself an unrealistic timeframe to meet your goals. Life happens....keep at it.
Your dreams deserve your best.
If you are in between games, please join my friends and I as we trod along together. Fit and Highly Favored game starts soon.
I pray you feel soon what I feel without regret...proud of myself without the need for confirmation from anybody else.