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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Day Twenty: Before/After


There was a time, not so very long ago, that I was 100% positive I would never again be anything but chunky. I didn't bother holding on to clothes that were too small because I was completely convinced I would never fit into them again. I was resigned to have back pain from just sitting there..to being winded from walking half a block.

I never imagined I would be participating in 5k's. Or going on Turkey Trots just for the fun of it. I never ever thought I would be at the gym so often that the instructors recognize me. Or leave the gym covered in sweat and feel so satisfied.


I was stuck for a long, long time. And even though I thought about how much easier my life might be if I were skinnier..I didn't understand what it would really mean to finally be pro-active about my life..and my health..and my happiness. It has been a re-wiring of my thoughts, how I look at myself, and how I treat my body. It has been a transformation of habits. It has been eye-opening and empowering.

Life is good on the flip side.



6 comments:

  1. Your story is so inspiring! I totally relate to this post about feeling stuck and wishing things were different.

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  2. Rock on chick-a-dee! You are awesome!

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  3. Rock on chick-a-dee! You are awesome! Sometimes we just have to convince ourselves before we can convince anyone else.

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  4. um, yeah, I also go by anonymous....
    ;-)

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  5. Good for you, Jinny! This is fantastic! Believing is the first step toward making dreams come true. I firstly believe that!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. Wow, girl, WOW! I had no idea of this amazing success you've had! Very inspiring indeed. You're awesome.

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