Weight gain happens over time, so it is fair to expect my weight loss to require an equal amount of time and effort through my chosen lifestyle change. I am encouraged by any progress, even if it seems slow, because I do not expect perfection overnight. I set reasonable goals for myself that I know [...]

I listen to my heart and pay attention to my passions because I love myself. By listening to my heart and pursuing my own interests, I am expressing a healthy appreciation for the unique individual that I was created to be. I do not believe that I was put on Earth to take up "space." [...]

I take time out each weekend to do something I enjoy. The goal of this time is simply relaxation. I let go of the idea that every activity has to have a higher purpose. I also get rid of the idea that someone else can better tell me how to spend my time. This is [...]

My past is only a benchmark for my present and future progression. Where I started does not dictate where I will end up. It is only a starting point, from which I launch into better things. I am not defined by my past, but I do not allow myself to forget it either because it [...]

I allow new expressions of love in my life without hard feelings because my relationships are fluid and constantly evolving. I know that personal growth involves change and that one member of a relationship cannot change without affecting the other. And I see this as a good thing. I cannot hang onto the status quo [...]

Roadblocks will never stop me. They are simply an indicator that I need to take a new path to achieve my goal. My desires are given to me by my Creator, who made me with a unique set of hopes and dreams for a reason. If I wish to reach my deepest dreams, I must [...]