I keep asking the universe for a sign, or a direction to put me in, and you want to know what keeps getting thrown in my face? "Just start doing it!" Whatever it is you want to do, DO IT. Podcast after podcast, book after book. What are you waiting for? If you're waiting for the perfect time, you're never going to do it. It's not going to be perfect, nothing is at first. JUST GET STARTED. You'll learn, and get better along the way. You're doing this for you, remember? Nobody else. This is supposed to be enjoyable. Who cares what anyone thinks? You're fucking doing it. That deserves a round of applause.
When someone looks at me and asks what my greatest accomplishment is, there are two things that come to mind. First one being, I was able to climb out of my insecure, shy little self, lose 75 pounds, and gain a confidence within myself that I never thought was possible. That is going to be a big topic that I bring to this blog. I'm going to share how I did it, and how I've maintained a healthy lifestyle ever since. I don't know one woman out there who has not been insecure about their body. It's drilled into us from such a young age, especially with the rise on social media. The pressure to look flawless, thin, cellulite-less, blah blah blah, is crazy! I still fall into the mindset that I could improve, whether it be my figure, my skin, my hair, my nails. Why can't we love ourselves the way we are? I've found that when I practice self love, and truly feel love for myself, is when I'm taking care of myself. Inside and out. Eating healthy, drinking water, daily exercise, affirmations, grounding, reading, all the things that truly represent self care. When I do all of those things, loving myself, and having confidence comes so easy. That is a huge reason I want to open up and share my stories. I know thousands of women will be able to relate to me and what I went through growing up.
My second accomplishment that comes to mind is having babies...100% naturally, in the comfort of my own home. Getting an epidural was out of the question for me. Not because I couldn't get one, but because I know what's best for me and my babies, and doing it without drugs, in my safe haven, was the best option for me. After you birth a human, you feel like a fucking warrior. You feel unstoppable, like nothing can touch you. I went through one of the most painful things a human can go through, and I felt every bit of it. And guess what? I lived to tell about it! I don't mean to sound like I'm better than anyone who has received an epidural, but it's something I'm damn proud of and I'm going to brag about it until the day I die. I feel like if I talk about it enough, I can encourage other women to trust their bodies and do the same. There's just nothing like welcoming your new wee one into your home, literally. Your own bed, your own shower, your own food, a hospital just doesn't come close!
I love hearing people share their stories. I love knowing that I'm not the only one who has gone through something really hard, and overcame a trial. Why do we scroll and scroll and scroll on social media everyday? Because we can relate to half of the shit that gets posted on there. We feel connected to complete strangers. Sounds weird, but it's true. So here I am, jumping the gun and finally getting started. Opening up to the world in such a way that I never have before. I'm excited and nervous and ready to help people reach their goals in life. I know that we go through certain things in life, so that one day we can share our experience to help someone else.
My next post is going to be all about my weight loss. My tips, tricks, workouts, recipes, you get the picture. Can't wait to share my life with the world :D
You are my hero!!!! Putting yourself out there like this will help so many people. Always be you and never back down from that!!! I love you so BIG!
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