Change IS possible

Before I begin – you should NOT spend time comparing your body to anyone elses – as the saying goes “comparison is the thief of joy”, however, I’m sure we’ve all wanted to look like someone else at some stage.

When I was younger and overweight, I spent SO much time wishing I could look like my friends who were thin, and therefore happy….. well back then I believed being thin must mean you were happy, but of course that was just an assumption. It didn’t have much to do with health back then (I was young), I just desperately wanted to look like they did, and have their confidence. But I kept going back to the thought that they were lucky, I was unlucky, and I’d never be able to make that change. I just thought that I wasn’t meant to look like they did, they were the cards I’d been dealt. And I do remember feeling sorry for myself, and a bit bitter towards those who were in good shape. I feel a bit sad thinking about the time and energy I wasted wishing I was leaner, but doubting I could make the change.

Thankfully, these days, I very rarely get body envy, as I know now that if you want something bad enough, I CAN make change happen. Once in a while I still find myself wishing I could have someone else’s body, but thankfully it’s rare. And the difference is now that if I really, really wanted to get that particular figure, I know I could work hard to make it happen. I try to look at wonderful bodies with appreciation now, rather than jealousy. And again, if it’s something I want to achieve badly enough, I know I can comitt and do it. And if I decide that I don’t want to commit to that, then I reassess my goals.

All that’s needed is a decision, belief, then action. Sitting back wishing you could achieve something will obviously get you nowhere. If you’re admiring someone else for what they’ve achieved, or even if you feel a little jealous, there’s NO reason why you can’t achieve the same – and that goes for all aspects of life, not just in weight loss or fitness.

Remember, you’re just as capable as the next person – it’s easy thinking someone else is blessed with the right genes, or some sort of super power, but they are human, just like you. Lately I’ve been making some changes with my eating and training and I’ve been amazed how it has changed my body – I’m achieving things that I thought only other people (with super powers!) could achieve – and it’s an amazing feeling! And it all started with the belief that I could do it.

Looking back to when I was younger and overweight, I wish I’d realised a lot sooner that I was more than capable of changing, but I am glad I finally decided I could do it! And it was the best thing I ever did – my weight dropped and my confidence grew, best feeling ever!! And it was great realising that I didn’t have to be a superhero or turn my life upside down to achieve my goals. I was CAPABLE!!

So no more wishing, you can absolutely do it – off you go!!

Have a great day,

Paula