A BIG THANK YOU!

Sometimes you just have to make a change. Figure out who you are, what you want, and go for it! You will hit a bump here and there, but surround yourself with good people. Become inspired, then inspire others. Nothing ends a day better than a little, thank you. Something so little can turn into something so big.

Now that I feel better and more motivated than EVER, I am ready to write about the month of June. I was so excited and pumped about all my goals I had accomplished. I was finally eating right and working out to the max. I was losing weight, getting fit. I loved going into work and sharing what I had done, talking to people online about all of my achievements. My friends and family were all so supportive and more than ever I loved getting on Twitter or Facebook and checking in with my TIU sisters. From checking in, I was getting messages telling me I was an inspiration, thanking me, telling me I looked great, asking how I was doing what I was doing. It has felt so wonderful to hear such nice things and be able to share with others about my journey.

But, for some reason, people were still getting me down. I would hear one negative thing and let it get to me the rest of the day. Physically, I was doing great, but mentally, I was worn out. There were a few people I'd seen every day and a few on Facebook that always had something to say...just little digs, but enough to get to me. 

"You don't want to lose to much weight."

"You shouldn't diet." 

"You'll never be like you were in high school."

"I think you still need to have a cheat day....I eat whatever I want."

"I don't think you ever looked bad."

Oh the comments went on. Well, you know what....THIS IS ME! I am a new person, inside and out. I will lose what I want to lose to be fit and happy. I'm not dieting, I'm eating healthy. It becomes a way of life. No, I'll never be like I was in high school, I'm working on being better. I don't need to have a cheat day...I don't want one. I eat whatever I want, but it's better than what you're eating. And no, I don't think I ever looked bad, but now I look good!!!!!!!!!!!

So basically, I went ahead and deleted over 400 people on my Facebook. Took the time to get rid of any negative comments I would be getting in the future. I follow only positive and inspiring people on Twitter. And I am only surrounding myself with uplifting people. I unfortunately, had to stop talking to some people because they are just so down on themselves. I can't get away from everyone, because there are those I see everyday, and with that I just have learned to ignore and walk away, or just turn it into a joke. 

I have become a stronger person inside and out and am loving every day! Thank you to everyone who has helped me along with this journey! You guys are the best! XOXO