I've never considered myself a role model, not really. Or at least not a very good one. And I certainly never thought I would be an inspiration to anyone, for any reason. Until I "woke up", I was a pretty miserable person. I was negative, I complained all the time, everything got on my nerves, I was short with everyone... I was generally not pleasant to be around a lot of the time. It's the truth so I'm laying it out there.
It's been almost 6 months now since I changed my life. I'm still changing, of course. There are still a lot of aspects of my life that need work. I've gotten a good handle on my health and now need to focus on using that same determination in other areas. And that's okay. Everything isn't going to come together all at once. But I can see the effect the changes I have already made are having on my kiddos and family. Choosing to work on myself, choosing to be positive, choosing not to complain, choosing the good over the bad when there is a choice to be made, it's all having an impact. The kids are making better food choices and moving more as well just because they see me doing those things, and that is icing on the cake!
I've also been receiving e-mails and messages letting me know that I am inspiring others along my journey- friends I talk to regularly, acquaintances, people I went to high school with, people I barely know, etc. That's pretty amazing! I hadn't considered this aspect when I started out. While pulling up my bootstraps, I couldn't see past my boots. This has been surprising and something I am very thankful for.
Weigh-in: This week was uneventful. No bumps, nothing new to report. Still working toward the 100% whole foods/plant-based diet. Down 1 pound this week.
Week 20: 287, -0 lb./-49 lb. total
Week 21: 284, -3 lb./-52 lb. total
Week 22: 280, -4 lb./-56 lb. total
Week 23: 279, -1 lb./-57 lb. total
Week 24: 275, -4 lb./-61 lb. total
Week 25: 274, -1 lb./-62 lb. total
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