There is just nothing easy about it...

c7eat2live

But it can be fun! I have been noticing over the past three weeks here on MFP just how much of a struggle and commitment loosing weight and getting fit really is. It sucks because thinking back to how I put all this weight on, it was FUN! or deceptively fun. Eating what I wanted, drinking what I wanted and WHEN I wanted to, it was "enjoyable" This journey I have come to see, is not at all about loosing weight, its about changing my lifestyle AND re-training my brain to figure out whats fun, what feels good and whats right for my body. Overcoming goals is HARD and every single day is like a new hurdle to overcome, somedays I feel like Im faced with Everest, and some days its just a little bunny hill. But every day I have to re-affirm why I am doing this. I am doing this for ME. to feel better and more confidant and more comfortable with what Im putting in my body and what Im putting out into the world. Today was my first 5k. I knew it would be emotional but I was hardly prepared for full on bawling at the finish line. I didnt have any friends and family with me, there was no one waiting at the end for me. and I realized, I just did that race for ME and no one else. In January running that race would not have been even remotely in the realm of possibility, but today I realized that even though its tough, even though every mile was a challenge, every step, it was a step in the right direction. I realized that I need to learn how to love the taste of foods that will not only delight my taste buds, but enliven my body and soul so that each race gets easier.
All this said, I just wanted to reach out to the MFP community and say thank you!!! waking up to see comments on my daily challenges is incredibly strengthening. To have someone say "way to go!" after I walk a mile DOES change my attitude. It makes me realize that what I do does matter. As I talked to my mother on the phone after the race I was crying and she said "why are you crying?" and I said "because I never thought I could ever do this!" and she said " I ALWAYS knew you could do this" and then she cried. I have so many strong people in my life, you guys included, and every comment and supportive message really does make the difference. We are changing our lives together. Make a difference in someone else's life today.

and Stay STRONG.

xxoo.

superhippiechik

That was beautiful! I think I will go for a walk now!

vsangel87

Omg...ur post almost made me cry. Actually, i was on the verge on tears. Thanks for sharing this...makes me wanna try a little bit harder. A couple days ago i almost gave up on this journey to make myself a healthier and more fit person...but i regained self-control. This is all about self-control and determination i think. I am definitely determined...but i have never been very good at self-control. So, this is what this journey is teaching me...self-control and discipline. Your post is definitely inspirational...makes me wanna get up and run around the world. I can lose the 15 pounds that i've always wanted to lose and i can keep eating healthy. We're all in this together! WE CAN DO IT!

msbanana

You just made a difference in my life today. (and made me cry)
Congratulations on your race. I can totally relate I too ran my first (and second) 5K this year and that feeling of finishing something you never thought you had the strength to do before is uncomparable. As your journey continues there will be so many more of those moments. Cherish every last one of them. They're so important in forming and shaping the person you're becoming.

As I continue with my journey the strength that comes from everyone on this site has been not only uplifting but a huge part of my life. You're spot on when you say that someone saying "Way to Go!!" after you walk a mile changes your attitude. I don't know if I'd have had the success I've had without my people cheering me on.

I'll never forget the tears the first time someone told me I was an "inspiration." ME?! I broke the 200 mark this weekend... so many cheers because my weight starts with a 1!! For anyone who hasn't been here this seems so silly but it gives me such motivation when I see everyone else busting their butts and routing for me when I do the same.

Thanks for this reminder this afternoon- I too love all my MFP-ers!! :smooched:

By the way- You will learn to love and enjoy the way the "good" food tastes and you will start to crave it or at least the way it makes you feel. Congratulations again. On everything. :drinker: