TRANSFORMATION :: how does one quantify the word? Change, alteration, modification, variation, conversion, revision, amendment, metamorphosis, evolution? (I really like that last one, evolution!!)
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I don’t like labels or having to fit into anyone’s “box”. For those who might be tempted to only see an outward appearance as evidence of transformation, I believe your viewpoint severely limited.
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Body is only one area in which I am making a transformation. And yes,
I do share a lot of side by side photos highlIghting my extreme weight loss because losing weight IS a HUGE part of my overall pursuit of wellness. (And I’m still shocked I’ve finally figured this out!!)
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But being more than 400 lbs was quite literally killing me in every way: physically, mentally and even spiritually.
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So yes, losing -189 lbs in my forties is something I celebrate with an immense amount of JOY and gratitude. But still weighing 216 lbs means my body, it’s structure, bones, joints, arteries, veins, organs, tissues, depend on my making the best choices I can for them to be as healthy as they can. So again, yes the #s matter as ONE PART of the WHOLE.
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But make NO MISTAKE. My transformation is every bit about mind and soul as body; actually more so. The body will only go where the mind leads it and as such, true wellness then is ultimately a work of heart! ?
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I didn’t use to see myself as brave, determined, courageous or confident, and I definitely did not speak kindly or loving to myself back then. Now, my process, evolution, transformation has allowed me to look back in the lens of love and see her (me) for exactly who she was and still is evolving to become; SHE is where the evolution of my fearlessness, courage, bravery, persistence, dedication, confidence and commitment began to blossom.
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Wherever you are on the spectrum of transformation just remember you are exactly where you should be. Speak kindly and lovingly to yourself, and about yourself and celebrate the eve out of every single baby step at a turtle’s pace of progress that MATTERS TO YOU!!!
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Your transformation is your own, so OWN IT!!!!