Just wondering...what inspires you? What discourages you? How do you deal with those people in your life that probably mean well but through words, looks or actions are not supportive or skeptical of your progress? I realize that I have been on a million diets over the years and I think that I have become jaded in a sense, I'd become less likely to tell anybody I'm on a diet because I knew that I would probably fail...with that in mind I think that's why I decided to go public and post my dieting life on a fricking blog!!! I think it was a serious attempt at being transparent and honest but also being held accountable to a point...it certianly has helped me just to write it all out and put it out there.
Yesterday and today I have found myself a little discouraged by some people in my life and greatly encouraged by some others...adjusting and figuring out how I will let that affect me and my progress is what I'm currently dealing with. Sure I've said before that I would 'finally reach my goal' and ended up not doing so but I've got to succeed one of these days, right?
I suppose bottom line is, it doesn't really matter what anybody else thinks or expects me to do...it's what I believe about myself because ultimately I am in charge of what goes in my mouth, how much I move my booty and how deeply I believe in myself. I love myself right now and I'm determined to attain this goal if it takes me the rest of my life.
Next thought...I'm working on how I can encourage other women to have a healthy body image, I have a Master's degree in which I studied Body Image and the American woman for 3 years I think I need to really do something with all those hours of research and passion and put my brain to work! So, if anybody is out there reading, what is your body image question, conundrum, angst? How could somebody help you or help you help yourself? I'd love to hear your input, questions and rants! If you don't want to leave a comment for the general public than send me a private email via facebook.
What inspires me? Right now, you do. You are so "right on" when you say that you have tried lots of things over the years and stopped sharing because you figured you might fail. That resonated with me. But, I appreciate reading your insights about yourself - and most of them could be my own. Thanks again for sharing your journey!
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