Inspiration

If you saw my post over on my WLB you'll know I've been in a funk today.

Then I was reading Lindsey's  blog (one of the team members of WLB) and saw this. She's lost 90lbs and has kept it off for 8 years! Incredible.

And then I stumbled across this before and after slide show. Amazing.

Then I was checking my google reader and this blog popped up in the suggestion page.

I was scrolling through and chuckling at his wacky sense of humor. When I came across this little gem.

He says:

"The hardest part may be accepting the fact that you actually can do it."

uh....

It was like a light bulb moment.

For me it's the absolute truth.

I feel like I'm at the base of the mountain and I'm practically leaning over backwards trying to see the top. Why is it so difficult to wrap my brain around the idea that I don't have to be 80lbs over-weight for the rest of my life? I'm trying imagine what it would be like to not give up and actually achieve my goals this time. What would it be like to be healthy, fit, happy? Could I actually get to a point where I don't hate looking at pictures of myself? Where I can wear shorts or (gasp!) a swim suit and not feel embarrassed by my figure? Could I learn to control my emotional eating? Make my body, mind and even my spirit stronger?

Yes.

It feels so friggin' far away, but I know it's true.

And believing it makes me feel..well, I feel empowered.

Exciting News!

So remember when I posted about submitting an application for Win, Lose, or Blog?

Well, I am thrilled to tell you that I've been selected to participate in Season 5! It kicked off yesterday and I'm feelin' good (and sore:)!

I'm a little nervous to be putting myself out there so publicly, I feel much safer here on this little blog that 6 people read:) But I'm ready for it and really excited!

So, for the next 7 weeks I'll be blogging mostly over here (click hyperlink to go directly to my page). I'd love for you to stop by and say hi and be sure to "follow me" while you're there!

Click here to see the other 7 contestants, I'm sure they'd love a virtual high fiver too:)