I might not be the girl who can have two bites of dessert, but I am the girl...

Who kicks ass in kettlebells.  Who ran 5k yesterday for the first time EVER, without stopping, because I ******g could.  Who didn't let all of her anxiety, doubts, and fear about running stop her even on the hills.  Who got up this morning with a bad headache and a generally icky feeling but still put on her workout shorts and sneakers and went to kettlebells.  Who made the choice to not have that pumpkin scone, to fuel my body with food that gives me energy and makes me satisfied.  Who tries every day to set a good example for her daughter with positive self talk, with healthy choices, with being the best I can be.  I might not always succeed, but I work hard and I will win the war even if there are so battles I don't. 

I'm the girl who is proud that she has lost a person in weight.  I am the girl who is NOT ashamed that I had this surgery, but proud that I was proactive enough to do it, to be compliant, to lose the weight.  I'm committed to feeling good, feeling proud, being healthy.  Today is a good day.  Tomorrow might not be.  But I'm learning every single day.  You all are helping me learn so much more about myself than I ever thought possible.  So thank you and I hope you all have a happy, healthy weekend.

Powerful post.  I love your strength!

Carol

Thank you!  I love your new avatar!  You look awesome :)

Wonderful post!!!!

Thank you so much!  You've inspired me so much through the last year with your honesty, your struggles and your triumphs.  I'm so looking forward to meeting you in person next week :)

You go girl! So profound!

Aww, thank you :)

Yes,  you are that girl.  You are also the girl that never stops learning, listening, making adjustments.  You are the girl that motivates others, that keeps going when the road gets difficult, that keeps keeping on no matter what.  You are the girl that pushes her limits both physically and emotionally on a daily basis.  You are the girl that deserves every single moment of peace, success and joy because you have earned it.  Hugs to you my friend. 

You made me cry.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  It's so hard believing I've earned it, and it so nice when someone believes it for you.  Makes it more real.