Liking myself NOW!

‎”It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are not.”  ~Anonymous

Sometimes there is a list running in my head that tells me all the things that I am not.  It can be exhausting.  It limits what I can do and what I can become.  I had never really considered it until I read it in such simple terms.  The time that I have wasted on thinking about how I am not thin enough or not fit enough is time I cannot get back.  Negative thinking causes negative emotions and then negative events are sure to follow.  Most women I know think something is wrong with their bodies. This is even true for women who appear to have the perfect body.  I always think, if I just had her body I would be thrilled.  It’s not really that simple.

Positive thoughts are the only answer.  I know I wont be able to get rid of the negative thoughts, but my goal is to replace them with positive ones.  I spent too much time thinking about how much damage I did to my body being overweight for so many years.  Not productive or helpful.  I can’t change the past.  My replacement for this negative thought is how thankful I am for how far I have come.  Losing all this weight allows me to be active and interested in every day life and hopefully extend my life for my children’s sake.  The bottom line is I am happy, so why waste time?  I do love my life and everyday I try to improve on what I have.  This year I have run a half marathon and did a mud run.  I have changed my life completely.  I am looking for the next thing, but in the meantime let’s celebrate what we are and what we have in this very moment.