carmenW30 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi All, I am on day 20. Had been feeling great, more energy, my clothes are looser, my anxiety has improved, but today we had a family birthday and well there were all the usual temptations (cake, appetizers, drinks etc) but that actually was not a problem. My problem was when we they ask to take pictures and when I looked at the pictures I just hate that I have let myself get this way and seeing everyone so healthy and thin just made me feel so out of place. I know I am on the road to getting healthy but I wish I would have done this sooner. I am sorry I am just not having a good day and needed to vent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyS Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Awww - sorry you had a rough time at the party. You are getting healthier every day, and you have a lot to be proud of. Deep breath, enjoy the rest of your Whole30, stand tall and walk proud. You got this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmenW30 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Pinto Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Carmen, face it as a victory you've already conquered simply because you've started it! You probably have a knowledge they certainly don't. Be happy for all of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrots&Blueberries Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Anyone who has seen great improvement in any area has been exactly where you are now - discouraged with the present but doing the right thing for her future! Hugs and sympathy for your feelings today but I don't think you'll need them for long And mostly, congrats on your Whole 30 progress, Carmen - on starting, on committing, on seeing the wonderful changes so far. You're on a great path and you can't believe some of what's ahead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendelina Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Also: Please don't equate skinny with healthy. These two things are not the same at all! Just because someone is skinny doesn't mean that they are a model of health - sometimes their bodies just cover up unhealthy habits and function with a tiny package. I'll _never_ be "skinny," but I aim to be healthy. I aim to be able to work out, lift things, run regularly, and have enough energy to do the things I want in life. That's the definition of "healthy" I'm aiming for. (Don't get me wrong, this is still a mental work in progress. I still look in the mirror sometimes and think "I'm so fat," but I'm trying to break myself of that. I hope you can too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmenW30 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thank you everyone for your words it really helps. I am definitely going to focus on being healthy not "skinny". Feeling much better now and will continue with my journey I know everything else will fall into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie_G Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 CarmenW30, I was less healthy when 'skinny' than I am now - and I didn't talk about my moodiness, cramps or crazy blood sugar because I thought it was normal! "more energy, my clothes are looser, my anxiety has improved" - Day 20 sounds amazing - I can't wait to get there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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