I am told a few times every year that I have no idea what it is like to be overweight. Part of my story, when I present my seminars and training, is about my up-and-down life journey with weight. I do know what it is like. I know quite well.
In 2012, I weighed 125lbs more than I do presently. I was at the top of my teaching and coaching game, but I let my weight get out of control due to physical and emotional life challenges. I was working out daily, but I was still eating like I was a high-level athlete who was training 3 times a day.
I decided over 10 years ago that enough was enough. I wanted to feel better. I wanted to physically represent myself better, especially in my line of work. I wanted to be healthy. My mantra became...Eat to Live. It was not easy by any means the routes I took to lose the weight. It was a long and bumpy road that I still travel every day. Many times I doubted myself, but my obsession with being healthier trumped my doubts. I promised myself that I would never be 125lbs heavier again and have kept that promise for over 10 years. I plan on keeping that promise to myself for the rest of my life journey. I know my body, my 2 hip replacements, my brain disease, my spirit, and everything else will fare way better.
Never feel bad for being obsessed and focused on the goals needed to feel and be healthy. Positive obsession is a gift, not a behavior to be suppressed. Stay obsessed with your potential and happiness. It's your life. Live it!
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