Enjoying life along the way to that magical number...

"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your day waiting for better ones ahead." - Marjorie Pay Hinckley

So often I read posts on the boards from people who are desperate to get to a certain weight. You can just read the pain and unhappiness in their posts. They are willing to try any fad, cleanse, or mail order diet in the book to get to that "magic number".

These folks are convinced that once that get to that "magical number" that then; and only then will they find happiness in life. You know these people, heck you've probably been one of these people at some point in your life, I know I have. For me it used to be a pair of size 28 Abercrombie jeans from college--- that I burned about 3 years ago. Yes I literally extinguished that demon When I finally realized that my body had changed since a decade ago, had 2 kids, and become an athlete. I needed to embrace who I was, what I was becoming and celebrate this journey we call life every day!

I wish there was a way to reach through the computer and hug these people and say ~~ YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH JUST AS YOUR ARE, right this very second to be happy!

Being healthy should be the ultimate goal for everyone, not a number on the scale or in the back of their jeans. How you get there, what you do to achieve that goal, well that's up to you. But you have to realize it's a long road to get there! For most it takes months and years of hard work and dedication. Lifestyle changes have to be made and sustained for real results to last.

Life is waaaaaaaaaaaay too short to berate yourself for past choices along the way. Celebrate the fact that you are doing something positive for yourself now and trying to get healthy. So what-- you've got 10, 20, 40+ pounds to lose? You will lose the weight if you put in the time and effort, trust me. While you are doing it do yourself a favor, take a good look in the mirror (yes I realize this is cheezy & uncomfortable and say): I am perfect just the way I am & I deserve to be happy today and everyday!

Don't wait for a magical number to enjoy living life.........give yourself permission to enjoy every day, starting today!