I could start rattling off excuses (really busy week, ridiculous weekend, head cold from hell x2; for Joshua and I...) but I have decided not to. I am going to "forgive myself", forget what is in the past and start a new page. Nothing will come of me beating myself up for what is done already. I think I (finally) realise that to achieve what I hope to achieve, I must stay focused on the positive and not the negative. I need to start to love myself no matter what I perceive in the mirror (which, let's face it, will ALWAYS be different than what everyone else sees). I am going to try my darnedest to accept myself for WHO I am, and not what I look like.
So, in doing so, I am going to write down some self-affirming statements and invite you all to do the same.
- I am a LOVING wife with a wonderful, supportive husband
- I am a GOOD mother who is ensuring she is the best she can be by leading by example and promoting a healthy, safe, open environment for her child
- I am a SUPPORTIVE friend who does her best to be there whenever a friend is in need
- I am a STRONG WILLED and DETERMINED woman who does not hesitate to speak her mind
- I am an ACTIVE person who tries to keep herself fit by doing things with her family instead of spending time in front of the TV (unless, we are staying active with the WII Fit)
- I am SUCCESSFUL and have used my education by achieving a career which continues to challenge me and that I enjoy.
- I am a PROUD person - not only proud of herself for achieving so much before the age of 32; but also of all her friends and family.
I think that is a pretty good start, don't you?
This week, I am going to switch my attitude a bit. I don't want to think of my weight loss as for myself; but will now look at it as doing it for my son. A wonderful little boy who DESERVES to grow up with a good, healthy role model when dealing with food.
J
3 comments:
Amazing words, wonderful blog, Josee...all true.
You GO girl!
Love you,
XOX Penny (aka G'ma/Mom)OXO
I'vew been checking the blog and haven't commented to you about the recent lack of entries when I've spoken to you for many of the reasons you've just given. I *do* think that you should be proud of yourself for the many roles you have taken on and fulfill so well. But you are human, as we all are, and as a woman, i think we take on too much responsibility and guilt from ourselves, not even from others. So you decided to blog for yourself,and I will support you all the way, but when you ahve too much on your plate, I know that YOU are the one who has to decide your priorities. Not blogging doesn't mean you aren't still trying to focus on your health and weight loss, it just means everything else is there too! You started the blog to give yourself accountability, not guilt, so just give yourself a pat on the back for making more of an effort than most!
What an unexpected bonus while you continue to move ahead towards health! you dig deeper to know your REAL self -good insight! I bet you that as you accept the reality of who you are today, you will mirror that acceptance on the outside. All of you will be more open, more relaxed, more radiant. You continue to impress me. I'm proud of you. with love, maman
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