When women come to me for weight loss, they bring stories.
“I used to be so fit and athletic. I hardly recognize my body anymore.”
“My body feels foreign to me. I used to have so much more energy.”
“I always had a high metabolism. I could eat as much as I wanted to. Now I look at food and gain weight.”
“I’ve never been able to lose weight.”
Whatever your story may be, the first step toward transformation is to forgive and let go of the parts of yourself that brought you to this point.
Comparing yourself to younger versions of yourself is only contributing to the struggle you feel with weight loss.
Part of the healing journey involves forgiving yourself for whatever happened until this exact moment in time.
The part of you who was nauseous and exhausted in pregnancy and couldn’t stomach the healthy foods?
Forgive her.
The part of you who was running kids to sports and didn’t have time to go to the gym?
Forgive her.
The part of you who was so stressed and numb after work that she got take-out night after night?
Forgive her.
Until you forgive yourself, you’re only hurting yourself. You’re beating yourself up and overlooking the strength and courage it took to get through to the other side.
Grant yourself the grace you would give to your daughter.
Consider: What did you really need in those difficult moments? Help? Support? Rest?
Believe me, this act of forgiveness is the crucial first step. Whether you take a few moments of silent reflection or pour your thoughts into a journal, please make the time.
You’re worthy of forgiveness and grace.
Reinventing your body means creating a new narrative and releasing the ones that are weighing you down.
You can’t create a new future without reshaping your beliefs about yourself.
From this place of forgiveness, you’ll find the strength for change
Weight loss is more than a diet. If you’re looking for profound transformation and want to lose weight for the last time, click here, and I’ll guide you on the journey.