Did you know that most people don't succeed at weight loss because of their non-supportive environment and the doubts of other people?. It's sad, but true!THE GOOD NEWS is that with the right plan and having a strong enough reason WHY you want to succeed - you will succeed. What I mean by having a strong enough reason WHY is simply having a MOTIVE for pursuing the lean and healthy body you want. "Motive" is the root word for "Motivation" and it is the reason "WHY" you do something that fuels you to take action and continue striving toward your goal.
I'd like to hear from everyone who reads this BLOG. I want to hear about your WHY - your reason(s) for wanting to reduce your waistline. AND I'd also like to hear about situations or people who you thought would support you but continue to doubt that you will achieve your lifestyle goal.
Your reason or WHY for reducing your waistline may be to attend a special event (e.g. reunion, wedding) or you may just want to feel better. Whatever your reason or WHY - we'd like to hear it.
It would also be helpful for those who read this BLOG to hear that they're not alone. Whether it's your boyfriend, husband, friend, relative or co-worker that doubts you - we'd like to hear about it.
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My reason to lose weight? Because my son has left the nest, my single parenting days are done and I'm now so ready to find a wonderful guy who wants to snuggle with me, laugh, and fill each other's worlds with barrels of love and adventure.
Physically, I want him (and me, too!) to look at me and be delighted that I take care of myself, that I'm healthy and that I look pleasing to his eyes. I want to age as healthily as my genes will allow!
My obstacles? Hmmm. Actually not people, nor myself! Instead, my obstacle is knowledge...menopause and aging. Despite hours of exercise daily and very healthy eating habits, my fat has fallen in love with me and won't budge. So, I must not be privvy to some secret.
THIS IS A NICE TOPIC. MY REASON FOR WANTING TO LOSE WEIGHT IS BECAUSE I FEEL HORRIBLE ABOUT MY APPEARANCE. I DON'T LIKE WHAT I SEE IN THE MIRROR. I WANT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START. I GUESS I NEED A PLAN.
Hmmm....this could get deep. ;) I have battled both anorexia and bulimia in my life. I was raised by a mom that was built like Twiggy...this was the 70's after all. I think I was born with hips and boobs. LOL! I struggled with looking different from her my entire life. My family was not supportive by any means. I was teased and very embarrassed. I got very involved into exercise once I had daughters. I was determined that they would not grow up and be ashamed to eat in front of their family or worry that their bodies don't look like everyone else. I have tried for the last 12 years to talk to them about a healthy body...not a skinny one.
That being said, I recently found myself slipping back into old patterns. I have not been exercising and my jeans were getting tighter and tighter. It was frightening to me...and I felt like I couldn't stop it. My mom made comments on it everytime I would see her. I have been very busy in the last 6 years(married, 4 kids, college student, part-time job etc.) I made no time to take care of myself.
For those that are unaware, bulimia and/or anorexia is a very frightening thing. You feel completely out of control. You become consummed with finishing the entire bag of cookies....then comes the shame that you had no self control. So with complete disgust, you must get rid of it. It's far from glamorous and honestly very embarrassing. I don't think my husband even knows. So, I've been wanting to get my health back on track for myself and family. Fit Camp gave me the push I needed. Of course, I have goals..both silly and important. I am working hard at them and my husband and kids have been very supportive. I think if they see how important it is to me to be healthy, it will be important to them as well. I am loving Fit Camp and all the support. Thank you Robert and Cap for encouraging us! And even you, Art! =)
I Corinthians 6:18 says "... Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?"
My reason for wanting to "be fit" is that I want to take care of the temple that the Lord has blessed me with. I want to have energy and confidence so that I can be a blessing to my family and others.
My obstacle would probably be in finding balance, because I have so many interests/responsibilites (husband, children, music ministry, art, etc.). There is so much more that I want to learn and achieve in my lifetime, that at times I get a bit overwhelmed.
However, when I read a story like Summer's it inspires me. What I like the most about Fit Camp is the inspiration and blessings that I receive from being around people that are trying to be successful in their own way. Robert and Cap nurture that in everyone which is great. I am so glad I took my sister Kimberly's advice to get fit for me.
This was a great BLOG. Thanks you guys for sharing. Your sharing has been quite beneficial for those who have visited.
The key for all of us is to never give up. I truly believe that if you hold on - keep the faith and whatever you can create in your mind... does work out in time.
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