what defines who you are?

achampionsheart

i have been thinking about this question today.....what defines me? do i let my weight define me, do i let my diabetes or PCOS or attitude define me?......i like to think that my love for others and my outgoing personality defines who i am......i want to be defined not by my trials, but by my victory over them....i want to be defined not by the times when i was down, but by the many times i got up and walked on.....i want to be defined by my strength, and not by the moments of weakness i experience sometimes on a daily basis........and i want to be defined as a person of integrity and honor, not of dishonesty or mistrust.....

SO MY QUESTION FOR ALL OF YOU.....as you have been on your weight loss journey, what has defined you and what do you want to get out of this journey?.....

Tinan76

Motherhood defines me. Sorry I know that's an umbrella answer.

That_Girl

Many things define me, I wear many hats: Wife, mother, friend, my career...

I am sorry you suffer from PCOS. I do not have that, but I have similar issues.

dragonbug300

I think your strength is already defining you, whether you realize it or not. You're on this site, making progress towards an ultimate goal and persevering through roadblocks. You've got this!

PhoenixRising17

I was literally thinking something like this on the way to work this morning...how I dont want my weight to define who I am anymore I feel like there are many things that define me as a person but most are overshadowed by my weight which is a main reason why I want to lose it...I dont want anyone to ever look at me and not see me for the compassionate, strong, intelligent person that I am...I'd like to think that people already see those qualities in me but I honestly feel my weight makes me feel vulnerable to negativity and people thinking the wrong things about me...On this journey I've actually found that I am more of a leader than I ever thought I was...I used to think I was more of a follower but I have helped get friends and others involved in this site and on the path to losing weight all from seeing my results...I hope when I get to the end of this journey that I can inspire others and help make a difference in others lives as so many have for me already

achampionsheart

I was literally thinking something like this on the way to work this morning...how I dont want my weight to define who I am anymore I feel like there are many things that define me as a person but most are overshadowed by my weight which is a main reason why I want to lose it...I dont want anyone to ever look at me and not see me for the compassionate, strong, intelligent person that I am...I'd like to think that people already see those qualities in me but I honestly feel my weight makes me feel vulnerable to negativity and people thinking the wrong things about me...On this journey I've actually found that I am more of a leader than I ever thought I was...I used to think I was more of a follower but I have helped get friends and others involved in this site and on the path to losing weight all from seeing my results...I hope when I get to the end of this journey that I can inspire others and help make a difference in others lives as so many have for me already

thats awesome....you will definitely be an example to others...i have noticed that my friends and family are also trying to do better because they know i cant eat certain things and they see my results and want the same...keep doing what youre doing and you will definitely help others