peacefulserenityxhealthylife:

Update on my progress!

I began this journey to change my life on August 30th 2011, this is my progress up to this point, January 24th 2012.

Never in my dreams did I think I would be able to get this far, never did I think I would be able to do all the things I can do now. I never thought being healthy was so much FUN! Now I can say that I am living my life to the fullest of my potential, because I’m doing things I never thought possible. Over this time I’ve created so many new good habits, that my old way honestly make me cringe. 

I was at the point where my health was deteriorating at a rapid rate, and I was, well, miserable. I was ashamed of my body, I was ashamed of myself. I didn’t go out with my friends, I always covered up with long, layered clothing- even in the Summer. I was so unhappy with my life that I needed to change, or I would have been in serious trouble with my health. But now? I’M ON TOP OF THE WORLD! I have so much energy, I’m filled with passion, and I live to be healthy. I love exercise, and I love healthy food. I’ve never felt so amazing, I’ve never felt as fulfilled as I do right now at this point in my life. Surely I’ve added years on to my life, because this is forever. This is my new lifestyle.

I’m a little nervous about posting this, as I remember the emotions I felt when I took that first before photo. I was so disgusted with myself that I didn’t look at that particular photo until today, when I could compare it to something I’m mighty proud of. I am, I am so proud of myself! I’m proud that I kept pushing myself, that I never gave up and that I’ve been able to reach this point today, where I can say:

I love my body, I love myself, I love my life.