Gain self respect, learn to love oneself, then the weight comes off
I can’t say I am a yo-yo dieter because I didn’t “diet”. The last time I lost weight I had a very selfish motivator - to prove to my soon to be ex-husband that you know what, you don’t know what you’re losing by cheating on me. Because we had so many issues in our marriage, I never focused on the most important one, keeping me healthy. Long story short I lost the weight but because my main drive was to prove a point to the ex, I injured myself, took months off working out, ate as if I was stilling working out and gain almost 20 lbs.
When I first joined this site in December I was half a&&ing it as I was in a comfort state, new relationship, good food, good fun….etc. But in January I realized that I still had “issues”. With my baby’s help we confronted those personal issues, worked on self-esteem and just build myself from the ground up. Through it all I missed the gym but wouldn’t go back full force because I was not in “good condition” to workout along side my girlfriends.
On April 1st, something clicked, everything fell in place in terms of employment, life, love, home, etc. I finally decided to focus on me. I now actually like who I am inside and out, I respect myself and you know what, even love me. Someone once told me if you do not love yourself then you are useless to others. Be the sun in your life so that you can be there for everyone else; because if you don’t put yourself first, then the cylce starts all over again.
I’m not losing weight fast but I am enjoying the process. I love exercising, love having energy, eating is under control for the most part…but most of all, I love me. Once you respect and love yourself, the weight will come off slowly but surely. Before you know it, one goal is reached and its time to set new goals and reach those as well.
The purpose of this blog is to serve as a motivator for those days when I can’t stand being in my own skin.
