At one time in my life, I was insane. I was the world's worst about complaining about being fat, not fitting in my clothes, getting winded walking up a flight of stairs. I complained, and I felt sorry for myself. I complained, but I never did anything about changing what I was complaining about.
I might have gone to the gym a day or two or ate a salad for lunch, but I really wasn't changing. After a stressful day or week, I still wanted to chow down on pizza and popcorn and watch a movie or two. This was not real change. I was expecting different results because I "tried" for a meal.I complained so often that I know I must have driven my friends and family crazy. To those of you who listened, thank you for putting up with me. I know now that you were probably ready to yell at me, "If you don't like the way you look, do something about it!"
I was tired of complaining. I was tired of blaming any and every thing else for my not losing weight. I took control of my situation, my life, my weight. I said it was time to do something "different" to get "different" results. For me, it was a very strict, low calorie diet. I needed the extreme change to jolt me into gear. For someone else, you may need to implement one new healthy practice into your life each week. Regardless of your personality or your lifestyle, do something to be different.
Stop complaining about whatever it is that you don't like about yourself, and get up and do something about it. Take charge of your life.
Wow, Sarah. That was totally me too! I complained all the time about having nothing that fits me anymore, hating the way I look, blah blah! I too feel sorry for my family and friends who had to hear that all the time! I learned that no one can do it for you, and it's not until you're ready and committed- that it'll work. You're proof of that! What an inspiration!
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