10/04/2022
▫️There's a difference between loving your body, and being complacent with where you are in your health and fitness. ▫️
Since 2020, I've gained about 20 pounds.
And the truth is, over the last year it's been a huge mental struggle for me. On the one hand, I love my curves and the fullness in my face and body that has never been there before.
On the other hand, I don't always recognize the body I see in the mirror. And it has NOT been easy to have to go up 2-3 sizes in jeans/bottoms. 😬
Looking at social media lately would tell me to embrace my new body, love it, accept it, and be grateful for it bringing me this far, for growing a perfect baby, and allowing me to be active and fit. 🙌🏼
However, what social media doesn't see in telling me how I SHOULD feel about my new body & the extra pounds I've added in the last couple years is the high blood pressure I'm still treating with medication, the high cholesterol that has appeared on recent laboratory tests, the family history of cardiac issues, the negative thoughts about the extra weight in my midsection that never used to be there, and the reliance on negative habits to self-medicate my anxiety and depression that has significantly worsened over the last year and contributed to the weight gain. 🤦🏻♀️
Yes, I LOVE my body. I ADMIRE it for all it's been through and for getting me through 35 years without significant incident or issues. I accept my body where it is and will treat it with respect and kindness. 🤍
BUT I will not be complacent. I have big health and fitness goals, and I am dedicated to getting my body healthy once again. 💪🏻This past year has been for the mental work, and now it's time to achieve those health and fitness goals!
~It's ok to want better for your health & physical appearance. As long as you are coming from a place of loving yourself and doing it to honor your body, not to punish it, there is nothing wrong with wanting to lose weight, tone your body, or change up your eating habits.~
Let me know if this message resonated with you! I'd love to hear if you are also starting on a weight loss or physical transformation journey??