My highest weight ever was 355 lbs. I've tried so many "diets" and lost/gained. The cycle left me hating myself. I felt so broken and like I just wasn't worthy of happiness. I finally decided that I needed to stop looking for the "Get Fit Quick" plan and just start living a healthy lifestyle. I went on a journey of self discovery and realized how amazing I was. I decided I didn't have to wait until I was "perfect" to love myself. When I learned to love myself, imperfections and all, I felt worthy of fighting for. I've lost 26lbs thus far and look forward to sharing the rest of my journey with all of you! The most important thing you can do for yourself is to love yourself. When you love yourself you are powerful beyond measure!!
Ashley you are an amazing woman inside and out and an inspiration to us all. I am looking forward to seeing you become more of who you deserve to be.
ReplyDeleteSoooo excited for you Ashley! Can't wait to see how your life has change in a year! One thing that won't change is your heart of gold! Good luck awesome Ashley! I'd LOVE to go walking you with you sometime!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Erika! You're so sweet! We should totally go walking sometime, that would be so fun!
DeleteSuch good advise. It really is true when we hate our bodies we stop caring about ourselves, and stop trying to take care of our bodies. When we learn to love ourselves we are more motivated to treat ourselves better because we know we our worthy of being loved and cared for. I think just getting to that place is half the battle. Good luck to you, and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY! Once I got to this mindset, I felt like I had already achieved my goal! I had always been waiting to be happy with myself, that's all I really wanted. Once I decided to be happy with myself and love myself its like the lights lit up and the path was right in front of me. :) Thanks for reading, Jess!
DeleteLove this! Amazing! YOU are amazing! You are so strong to share this journey with everyone! I'm cheering you on girl! And you are inspiring me! Love you tons!
ReplyDeleteThank you Alisa! It means so much to me to have your support! Love you!
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