About me: On October 14th, 2006, I set out on a journey to claim my life and health back once and for all. It is a journey that I have attempted dozens of times before and failed, but this time would prove to be different. This time, I have put my whole heart and soul into the process and made a promise that I would never let myself down again.
The decision to get healthy has been the best thing I have ever done for myself. It has not been easy by any means, but in the process, I have not only lost a substantial amount of weight, but I have learned what it means to respect myself and be proud of myself. I have discovered that it is possible to be truly happy on the inside. I am finding out things about myself that I never knew. I have found out that I actually love being active. I love eating healthy. I feel more alive than I ever have and I love waking up each day. I love trying new things that I never would have attempted before. I have climbed a rock wall, I have started taking spin classes, I am a hiking fanatic, I am running for the first time in over 10 years, I did my first official 5k in November, 07 and can't wait to do more! This is all coming from a girl who used to be 320 pounds and could not even walk a block or two without stopping.
As exciting as all of this is, I am doing something even more exciting. I have started studying for my ACE certification and can't wait to become a Personal Trainer! My goal is to show people through example that there IS hope for them, no matter how much weight they have to lose. Anything is possible if you really want it badly enough.
To anyone who is struggling with a food addiction and weight problem, I want you to know that it is possible to overcome it. It will not be easy, but I promise you it will be so worth it in the end. It does take a lot of work and dedication, but aren't you important enough to finally make the decision to take care of yourself? I know you don't want to sit on the sidelines and watch life pass you by anymore. I've been there and regret everyday I wasted. Don't let another day pass you by. Start taking control of your life right now so that you can be happy and enjoy what life has to offer you. I have done this without pills or surgery and I know you can do this too! I am here to help in anyway that I can. I want to support people through this process. Just know that the first step is always the hardest, but once you take that first step and get a taste of what losing weight and living your life really feels like, I promise, you won't want to look back.
Motivation is not an accident or something that someone else can give you -- you are the only one with the power to motivate you...
AND IMAGINE
Recall the things that have held you back. And imagine how you now
can get beyond them.
Think of the problems that have frustrated you so. And imagine how
you can now rise above them.
Look at how far you've come. And imagine how far you can now go.
Think of all that you've learned. And imagine what you can now do
with that knowledge.
Consider all you've done in the past year. And imagine what you'll
now be able to do.
You're now in a better position than ever to imagine the very best.
And what you can imagine will lead to what you can be.
-- Ralph Marston
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