07/28/2023
A reminder to myself just how far I’ve come on my health journey 💪🏼
The right was taken October 2018, and left is now. I had had ENOUGH of feeling sick and unhappy with myself so I got to work. There have been a lot of ups and downs over the last 5 years. I got to my “dream” weight then Covid f’ed it up, and you can sprinkle in bits of depression and anxiety too. I finally feel aligned with who I want to be and I think it shows!
I’ve done a lot of different diets and fitness routines to get where I am. These things are so personal so here are the general tips I’d recommend if you don’t know where to start:
✨ Fix your relationship with food. While you may love it, it doesn’t always love you back. Instead of emotionally eating, find other ways to cope with stress. Figure out which foods don’t agree with you and learn to let go. This was the most important step for me!
✨ Get serious about fitness bc it’s going to take work. If you are just starting out find what you enjoy and go from there, but eventually you have to get uncomfortable if you want to see changes. Walking ain’t gonna cut it!
✨ Find a support system. I’m lucky to have a partner who values wellness, but not everyone does! It’s a lot easier when you can share your struggles and success with someone. If you need extra help, look into a health practitioner or coach.
There will always be weight/health goals I want to reach, but I love having something to focus on. Hopefully this will inspire you to start your health journey or push yourself to keep going - results take time!