Share, don't compare.

IsMollyReallyHungry
IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
edited September 20 in Motivation and Support
Daily Inspiration for April 14, 2010
Katie Jay,MSW

Share, don't compare.

Do you think other people have more fun than you? More stuff? An easier life? That is not always true. Most everyone has problems and challenges, just like you. It may seem that everyone else is doing better with their weight loss. You may think they look better or are having an easier time of things.

Maybe they are struggling with something like temptation, forgetfulness, or missing their vitamins or protein. It's commonplace for people to put on a good face in public--they create an illusion. Try not to compare yourself to others. Comparisons serve no healthy purpose. You are on your own journey. This is the time to band together with others who are on a similar path and share support. Share, don't compare.

Action for the day: Resolve to accept where you are on your journey, and don't compare yourself to others today. Instead, get support and plan your next steps--striving for progress, not perfection.

© 2010, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery. All rights reserved. Daily Inspirations are provided by the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery.

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  • rosy54
    rosy54 Posts: 46
    Daily Inspiration for April 14, 2010
    Katie Jay,MSW

    Share, don't compare.

    Do you think other people have more fun than you? More stuff? An easier life? That is not always true. Most everyone has problems and challenges, just like you. It may seem that everyone else is doing better with their weight loss. You may think they look better or are having an easier time of things.

    Maybe they are struggling with something like temptation, forgetfulness, or missing their vitamins or protein. It's commonplace for people to put on a good face in public--they create an illusion. Try not to compare yourself to others. Comparisons serve no healthy purpose. You are on your own journey. This is the time to band together with others who are on a similar path and share support. Share, don't compare.

    Action for the day: Resolve to accept where you are on your journey, and don't compare yourself to others today. Instead, get support and plan your next steps--striving for progress, not perfection.

    © 2010, National Association for Weight Loss Surgery. All rights reserved. Daily Inspirations are provided by the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery.

    I couldn't have said it better myself!! :flowerforyou:
  • broganpamela
    broganpamela Posts: 6
    Thank you for the inspiration today... I really needed it!!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Fabulocity
    Fabulocity Posts: 157 Member
    Excellent post!
  • omid990
    omid990 Posts: 785 Member
    thank you for posting that. it was lovely :heart:
  • jcompton3821
    jcompton3821 Posts: 109
    Thanks for this!!! I am constantly comparing!! and do not like it!!! Thanks again!!:wink:
  • emilyfh
    emilyfh Posts: 291 Member
    thanks, I really needed that today, your absolutely right! :flowerforyou:
  • FabiolaEnvy♥
    FabiolaEnvy♥ Posts: 730
    thanks for posting that :D
    that was soooo worded and well written :)

    i usually dont compare. cause i was TAUGHT by my family to never compare a person cause you never know what their struggles or what disability they might have or anything sorts of diseases in general. and also not same body language. we are all our own individuality. but what you said is VERY similar to what my family always tells me :) and sometime i forget. but then when i saw this today. it reminded me :) and i thank you for that <3
  • TOYGRRRL
    TOYGRRRL Posts: 251 Member
    Thanks for posting you words of wisdom. I needed to hear that all week! You are absolutely spot on. :flowerforyou:
  • clwasmer
    clwasmer Posts: 57 Member
    Wonderful message!!Thanks for posting this
  • Capucine7
    Capucine7 Posts: 40
    Thank you :flowerforyou:
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