I do this not only for myself...but for you too!

snowsflake

Why you may ask? Because we all learn from those who have traveled the path before us and from those that will travel the path after us. NO ONE is in this alone! We ALL know the struggles of the yo-yo dieting and the emotional rollercoaster that comes along with that, and then the shame that follows. I know because I lived it! I don't pretend to know how people feel...I DO know how people feel and the fact that we can all relate is what draws us to each other. I have encountered some amazing people on this site. People that I would never have had the opportunity to meet...people who have shown me that this journey that I'm on, along with you, can be accomplished. And that it’s okay when I eat too much or don’t exercise…no one is standing over saying “well Liz, you didn’t workout today." I alone put these pressures on myself, because of my own fears of what people may say, IF I’m not working out or eating right. Everyone is here to support each other and share their experiences…that in turn generates hope in others that they may reach the same goal.

I was always scared to step out of the box. Oh no “I can’t do this or I can’t do that!” Why did I think like that? Because I listened to what everyone else said…and I believed it! I didn’t realize that I TOO deserved to be healthy and happy…and so do YOU! I used to be so ashamed of myself…of my failures and what I did to make myself feel better. Today I don’t have to feel like that.

You can do anything that you want to do...as long as you are willing to make the change and work through the pains of your past to get to your amazing future!!! It has been an awesome experience to knock down the walls that I put up to keep people out, expect when I did this I locked myself in. Only viewing what was out in the world, instead of living it. Today I get to live out the world, and I don’t worry so much about what other people think of me…why? Because today I can look at myself in the mirror and I actually love the person staring back at me…

flwyland

You said it!

crking

Thanks for posting this!!! It put a smile on my face!! So encouraging :happy:

coffeegirl1998

Thanks snowsflake! I needed that pick me up today!

shellshalla

love this!

Skinny_Mocha

Thank you for this - very well said and inspirational!

jenbar

well said, you are an inspiration!

Positively_Me

Well said! thanks:flowerforyou:

jusniq

I needed to read something like this

RedneckWmn

Very well said. I love it! Thanks for posting this. You are very right!

FitnessChefJime

Best post ever!

lilay

Well said!!

borisda

Great and If it inspires one person then it's done it's job xx

HeavenSent

I have tears reading this post because you were definitely on target to what I've been feeling throughout my weightloss journey. Thanks snowflake for posting this because you just made my day, well actually my year. This was very inspirational and thoughtful of you for posting.

mandipandi2010

Oooooooo weeeee. Ima get you snowflake. I appreciate you tremendously! Thank you for ur love~

AtomicLemon

I needed to read that .. especially today. Thanks!

snowsflake

You know...we're all worth it! Thanks for all of your posts! They totally help me too!

snowsflake

Great and If it inspires one person then it's done it's job xx

You're totally right!

snowsflake

Best post ever!

Thanks! You totally ROCK!

snowsflake

I have tears reading this post because you were definitely on target to what I've been feeling throughout my weightloss journey. Thanks snowflake for posting this because you just made my day, well actually my year. This was very inspirational and thoughtful of you for posting.

You're so welcome!

kendrafallon

Simply the truth and thank you for saying it out loud