Today marks 5 years of being at my goal weight! I am so thankful and happy that I’m still there!
It seems fitting today, that I recount some important life lessons I have learned over these past 5 years.
I have learned…
I COULD do it! What a revelation after years of being stuck at a place I didn’t want to be.
I was waaaaay stronger than I realized. I had no idea I could exercise with results and actually learn to love it. I finally found the courage to challenge myself, and soak up the benefits.
I am not defined by being the fat girl. What I portrayed on the outside did not match what I felt on the inside. It’s not about what I weigh now or then, it’s about taking control, loving who I am/was, and taking the steps to being the person I wanted to be.
The biggest obstacle I had to overcome was my negativity and the way I used to cast blame on others. It’s all on me. There will always be a reason not to do something that is difficult. Life is busy. So what. I had to put my big girl panties on and just deal with it. Ha ha! There will never be a “right” time. The right time is now.
I am weak, and I am strong….It’s OK to be weak because on the flip side of the coin, I am strong. Yin/Yang.
Judging others based on how they look, what they wear, how they chose to live their lives is just plain ridiculous and takes away from the only thing I should worry about…and that’s my own choices.
This is me now….a girl that still sports tummy rolls and stretch marks. They are a story of where I have come from. I earned them.
There will always be some people who don’t support your goals and dreams…but there are many people who do. Value the ones who do, and don’t worry about the ones who don’t. You have no idea where they are coming from and what they have been through in their lives. Most of the time it isn’t even personal.
Positive OUT…Positive IN. The best things in life have come when I put the positive out first.
It’s not about losing weight. Losing the weight is a result of taking control back. I prefer to think of it as a bonus.
I am thankful for the place I’ve come from….
And for the place I’m at now…a place where I get to support others in their goals and dreams while I continue to pursue my own.
Thank you to everyone that had a part in supporting me. I appreciate you and your giving hearts.
From my heart to yours,
Christine
Reclaiming LIFE 
So lovely you are 🙂
Christine, you are amazing. As someone dealing with her own struggle right now and having dealt with the struggle for many years it is sometimes hard to stay positive. You are a true inspiration to have been able to conquer your negativity and aspire to be the incredible you that you are. Thanks for everything and most importantly, thanks for being who you are and sharing it with all of us. ❤
That is so cool. I stayed at goal for 2 years and then lost focus…so I’m fight my way back. But it’s so GREAT to see someone defying the odds and proving it can be done. Congratulations and here’s to the next 5 and the next 5 and….
You are so full of power and beauty. Love you, dear sister. Congratulations!!
you rock!
🙂
Strength and beauty is a pretty powerful combination, and you’ve got both in spades. Congratulations on all the work you’ve done over the last 5+ years, and I love that you celebrate these moments and share them with us!