Old enough to know better

Posted on March 4, 2015

So how does that saying go... old enough to know better, too young to care? Maybe for this post it should be more like young enough to know better, but too old to care. At 35, I'm young enough to know better than posting a photo that I really don't want to resurface on the world wide inter-webs, but honestly, I'm now old enought that I really just don't care what others think! (Okay, so maybe deep down I care a little what people think, but more about what people think of my light-hearted, fun, yet cynical and sarcastic personality and sense-of-humor, than how fat I got while living my life.)

As I typed this, I started asking myself, if I don't care, why even post the picture? It is to prove a point. It's okay to be happy that you are moving in the right direction. It's okay not to be "perfect". It's okay to be proud of hard work. You don't have to be a model to be okay/happy with your body. You don't have to set an olympic record to be proud that you completed a run/race. You don't have to be the strongest or best or smartest to have gains. Happiness and living life is all about attitude and having fun while doing it.

If people want to think negatively, criticize, or be mean- good for them. I've had kids and lived my life. I can not change the past, only the present and future.

I am not "perfect"-no one is- and my body is FAR from "perfect". It will never be "perfect" in part due to genetics and in part due to the life I have already lived. Although my body is FAR from where I want it to be, I AM heading in the right direction. Even though I can be a perfectionist, I don't want a "perfect" body. Again, no one is perfect. Even celeberties and models bodies are photoshopped. (Not that I can even compare myself to that.) I do however want to be healthy and happy which will be perfect for me!

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Lily

04/16/2016 5:43PM

What an awesome transformation!! What did you do to lose all that weight in 3 months? Any particular tips?

Helen

08/09/2015 6:33AM

Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on your loss.

MakeMommyOver

03/05/2015 7:10AM

Inspiration girl! What a transformation in such a short time! Thank you for sharing. :)

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Mish G.

03/04/2015 10:59AM

Thank you for your post. I can so relate to your message! As I look at my body and the changes it has made over my lifetime I try to look at it through a child's eyes. Wondering how cool it is that my skin is so soft and Wrigley after having kids! LOL

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Linda

lol. My 7 yr old tells me how he sees it. "Mommy, you have a fat tummy." Then he goes and stuffs his shirt with a pillow or blanket so he can be like me.

Stunning Beauty

03/04/2015 10:54AM

You're looking amazing! Keep up the good work!

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Linda

Thanks!

Travis

03/04/2015 9:54AM

There is a Peruvian Proverb that says: "Little by little, one walks far." You are moving in the right direction, you have come very far, and you are precious and perfect. Sometimes it is good to stop and tell ourselves that. Linda thanks for sharing, very inspirational.

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Linda

Thanks Travis!

Brit

03/04/2015 9:38AM

Very motivating! You can see such a huge difference in your photos. You look great! Congrats and keep up the good work!

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Mish G.

Yes you can see a huge difference in the two photos! Gives me hope as well! Wondering how you were able to lose 30 so quickly? Any suggestions?

Linda

Thanks Mish G.! I started typing up what is working for me then it got really long so I decided I would just post it in another blog. I'll post it here in a few minutes.

Audrey B.

03/04/2015 9:29AM

Thanks for this post. Pictures like this motivate me so much. Someone did it, it is possible to change.

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Linda

You're welcome! I figure we are all these bets for the same reason, so if anyone would understand it would be you guys!

lbp1961

03/04/2015 9:28AM

I admire your courage. You can tell yourself that you will definitely help somebody else that is in the same position we are. Not liking our body, not wanting to work out because everybody will see. I for one am 54 and I really don't care anymore. I admire your determination. The change really shows. You are gorgeous. Thank you for deciding to share. Have a beautiful day.

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Linda

Thanks!