Grateful For...

Amazing, supportive friends (& Phill.) 

I've always struggled with my weight.  I'm okay with that, and okay with aknowledging it - mostly because I'm very happy with myself the way I am.  I'm working to lose weight now, because I love myself enough to take care of my health for the future.

So along the lines of living with intention, I've finally taken the steps to do something about the need to lose weight.

I have a personal trainer.  He's a bit sadistic but deep down inside, I'm quite fond of him when I don't want to cry from pain after my workouts.  I suppose, it's a good thing that he pushes me to exceed what I think I'm capable of, and I'm always very proud of myself after I work out.  He's an awesome trainer and I highly recommend him to anyone in the Auckland area.  I'm particularly fussy about my trainers and have gone through many of them, so I know a good trainer when I meet them.
 

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Mosytly though, I'm so unbelievably thankful for the support of my fantastic friends.  My friends are aware of my goals.  They keep me honest, encourage me, support me, push me when I need it, and most importantly give me a good kick up the bum when I need it!  

So... overall, I'm down 5 kg (11 lbs) and around 4 cm (nearly 2") all over.  I'm pretty chuffed. 

Let's be honest - I've been working my butt off so I deserve this, but that doesn't stop me from being grateful for my friends who are helping me along the way.

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A weighty issue.

Like many other women (and men) I struggle with my weight.  It has been a constant issue in my life.  My weight has gone up and down and back up again.  Over the years, I have adapted a more healthy mindset towards my weight - I'm at a point where I still want to shed some pounds, but it is to improve my overall health, rather than it being the solution to all my problems.  The point remains that I can't really remember a time in my life when it wasn't something dark and menacing looming on my life-horizon.  I know I am not alone in this.

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Megan has written articulately and succinctly about this very issue.  I encourage anyone who has ever had weight or self-image issues to read her article here.  Thank you Megan, for your honesty and how well you summed it all up.