In regards to the transformation feature that I talked about in my last post... I'm doing it! I'm going to talk to the manager of the gym (the one who mentioned it in the first place), and I'm absolutely going to do it!
Now, this decision definitely wasn't made lightly. I'm going to ruffle a few feathers. I'm not sure how such a small weight loss is going to be accepted, knowing that there are so many people who have lost more than I have.
That being said though... why shouldn't I be featured? I feel like I represent
a lot of other members who maybe don't have as much to lose. Just because we don't have 100 extra pounds, it doesn't mean that our success should be any
less celebrated.
I also feel like I have a story to tell. Unlike when I did it with Weight Watchers, I'm being transformed from the inside out. I've had to battle with, and conquer 20+ year old demons. I've been forced to deal with the issues and insecurities that made me overweight in the first place. It's been a daily, sometimes hourly struggle. But, I'm doing it. I feel like there might be at least one person who could benefit from my story.
It's going to be uncomfortable. I'm not one for being in any kind of a spotlight. But, I'm going to do it. I'm flattered to have even been asked. I'm proud of my accomplishments. I'm proud of the behind the scenes work that I've done. And most of all, I'm proud of the fact that, despite obstacles, I'm still going. I didn't quit. Regardless of how long this takes, I'm going to finish what I started. I'll be sure to share it if/when it happens!
I am so glad you are going to do it! You will probably be representing more people than you know. No matter how much weight we have to lose, each person is fighting the same fight. You will be surprised at how many people you inspire. You've changed so much and you need to flaunt it! I can't wait to see the story!
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