Epiphany - dare to start the journey

I had an epiphany about 5 months ago, when I realized that people successful with weight loss believed in themselves. They may have needed someone to believe in them at first, however I realized that’s what I was missing. I didn’t have encouragement or someone to tell me they believed in me, and I lacked faith in my own ability. So I finally made the decision to believe in myself (which sounds kind of cheesy, but it’s true). I decided I could do this.

I started with a couple of notes around my home “You CAN do it”, “I believe in you”, that kind of thing. I started to watch my calories, and after a couple weeks, started to add in exercise. I look at where I started and go “Yay!” Then I look at where I need to be and get worried. Because I’d love to have the pounds just melt off, but it will take time and that’s when discouragement sets in. I’ve reached out to some close family and friends, and I don’t feel I’m getting support. They’re glad I’m making changes, but they’re not actively helping me stay on the path.

So I’m reaching out to a bunch of likeminded strangers, hoping to find friendship and encouragement. Recommendations on ways to be fit, not just to weigh less. And, like my screen name implies, someone to challenge me once in a while and follow up. So if you're out there, and willing to coach and befriend, I'd love to meet you.

~Dare