I think about what all the led up to that day. A day that I felt comfortable in my clothes and content with my size. I remember the long hard road I went down to get there. It was a lot of determination, discipline and a road with absolutely no distractions. I was determined to become the best version of myself. I was disciplined enough to do whatever I had to do to get there. I refused to be distracted by obstacles. I worked hard, saw results, and reached goals.
Then something happened. I hit a plateau. A big one. I was 5 pounds away from hitting my all time goal. 5 pounds!! And week after week I was stuck. I became discouraged. That discouragement led to a distraction, that set me on a detour. A detour that drove me far away from my destination and eventually led me to derailment. Total derailment. Instead of digging deeper, I gave up.
Push on forward to the present year 2019. I droop my shoulders in shame and nod my head in frustration. I allowed 5 pounds to determine my journey. Now here I share my heart 30 pounds heavier. There I said it. I put it out there. 30 pounds in 3 years. 30 pounds that my body does not need. 30 pounds that keeps me out of my favorite clothes. 30 pounds that keep me from feeling confident. 30 pounds that I have allowed to define me. 30 pounds that have defeated me day after day. 30 pounds that the devil uses against me every single second of every single day. 30 pounds that distract me from being the best version of myself. 30 pounds that started on a distracted detour. All because I hit a roadblock.
I recently took a stroll through the book P.I.N.K. and stopped on Part 2 "Kindness to Yourself" I felt encouraged and convicted all at the same time when I reread the chapters: Do You Like Yourself, Be the Best Version of Yourself, and How Can I be My Best.
I was encouraged knowing I can change. I was convicted because I have become so distracted from healthy living. Yes, life is busy, stressful, and hard! But we only get one chance to live this life. And how we choose to live it will determine how much we enjoy it. And friends. I want to live and I want to live it well. I truly desire to be the best version of myself. Not just spiritually but physically and mentally too.
So today begins a renewed day. Renewed because these are not new goals but renewed ones. As long as I am living, I have the opportunity to change my situation. My story is still being written and I have the chance to rewrite the ending. So here is to a new chapter. A chapter full of Renewed goals, Renewed determination, and Renewed discipline.
Today begins a renewed day. Renewed because these are not new goals but renewed. As long as I am living, I have the opportunity to change my situation. My story is still being written and I have the chance to rewrite the ending. So here is so a new chapter. A chapter full of Renewed goals, Renewed determination, and Renewed discipline.
I share my heart and my renewed commitment with you because I need accountability. I also share because I know I can not be the only human out here that has become distracted from their dream or goal? Please tell me I am not.
What is it today sweet sister that has you distracted? Please don't make my mistake and give up. Don't let that distraction lead you down a detoured road that will eventually leave you derailed. Keep your focus. Stay on course. Find your determination and keep going. Yes, it's hard. You may not see immediate results. But please Just keep pressing forward.
Forget about yesterday and the mistakes or failures that were in it. Live for today and all the promises that it holds.
Phil 3:13-14 "Brethren (sweet sisters) I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Please feel safe to share your distraction below in the comments. I would love to be on this journey together, praying and encouraging each other.
I will be posting my progress, healthy eating recipes, and fun ideas on my Instagram account @dorothyhgates Go check it out if you would like to follow along on the journey. Please note I am not a health coach or expert just a work in progress.
