Monday, June 28, 2010

Bombshell Revealed

Here it is.  The moment you have been waiting for…..well, actually, the moment I have been waiting for.  To feel comfortable enough to step out from behind my self-imposed curtain and reveal me!  Today, at this moment, I am not ashamed or embarrassed by my weight.  I no longer feel I have to hide behind the Pin-up pictures and Marilyn Monroe pin-up dreams. My appearance no longer has to be a secret.

About a month ago, Diane from Fit to the Finish, recommended I take a picture. (To have a before picture)  I was scared to death by just the thought of it.  OH GOD@ The camera is worse than the mirror.  So, I reluctantly did it just to get it over with.  (The first pic below)  Today, was different..as you will see.

There are a few Bloggers I wish to thank: they  use their voice, their experience, and their caring to inspire and support us each and every day.  (Well, they help me each and every day)

1. Diane Fit to the Finish has been a great support.  She has asked me the hard, hard questions and urged me with kindness to move out of my maintenance to losing stage.  She has also encouraged me to pursue my writing. I had no idea what this picture stretch would bring up for me, but thank you!

2. Jody Truth 2 Being Fit for all that she does.  In my life, I never ask someone to do what I am not willing to do myself, so since Jody stepped up and out of her comfort zone, I wanted to do the same. Hence, the picture.

3. JackSht for his original $100 challenge.  While I didn’t win the $100, that challenge earned me rewards that are priceless, because I decided to do it by investing in me.

4. MizFitOnline for her no excuses T-shirt challenge.  What an EYE-OPENER that was.   It has changed how I look at me!

5. Fitarella for her What If Wednesday’s,,, I have continued this and my current What If is ….What If I stopped hiding behind my weight? But I will save that for Wednesday.

6. Coachie June for allowing me to “Discover” the trust and beauty that you ALWAYS told me I had.

And most recent, was Tony over at The Anti-Jared.  He posted Day 1 and it got me thinking.  I have struggled with the I have to do this by myself, which left me feeling empty and alone with the journey.  As I came to the realization that I have to BE the one that wants it, but I do NOT have to do it alone; old shame, embarrassment, hiding, secrets, and struggles seemed to slowly start to melt away.  I am totally committed to my goal of 50 by 50 and the healthy habits I am building.

All my tweeps, followers, and commenters; who brighten my day with their short bits of sunshine and last but certainly not the least…

My Big Puppy!  He has stepped up his support in ways I didn’t imagine.  He has surprised me with lots of little changes of his own to be a better man that encourage me and motivate me to continue to be a better woman.  His honesty (and humor) on the excuses T shirt are a huge part of what propelled me to move forward.  It showed me I was not in this alone.  He puts up with my hours on the computer and listens while I read him blog posts (mine and others).  I finally see that he loves me for who I am, AND for what he always has seen in me; wanted me to become … for me!

Today, I take a giant leap outside of my comfort zone.

But I wanted to not just tell you….but show you it really is about

The Attitude –NOT the scale

What can you do today to take a step out of your comfort zone?  What little thing can you change to make it more about the attitude?

Monday, June 28, 2010