Have you ever been in a phase of life and felt that it was going to be that way forever?
We all go through different seasons where we just can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, we feel we will be in our current situation forever. We subconsciously accept that this is life now — and it is just going to be hard.
I remember thinking I would NEVER finish school, I would never find someone to love me unconditionally. After I had Maren, I went through several months of postpartum depression that seemed to last forever. My entire life, my weight & I have had a very fragile relationship.
All of those things, they passed. Some took a little longer than others. I finished school, I found the love of my life, I came out stronger after PPD and am able to help other mothers going through it. I finally found a program that is sustainable and that ACTUALLY WORKS to get into the BEST shape I have ever been in while maintaining a healthy relationship with food. I now spend my days encouraging and educating other women and men to achieve their health and wellness goals.
All of those seasons of struggle and the unknown passed — leaving me stronger, wiser, more confident than before and equipped with a passion to help others during those hard seasons.
Today I did a thing. I took my “before” photos. This is always the hardest part. Looking in the mirror. Knowing where you want to be and being face to face with where you actually are. The road seems long and hard — almost impossible. In that moment, it feels like this is your forever.
Take comfort in knowing that where you are now, is not forever.
I do not have the “snap back” mentality. Nor do I feel “pressure” from society to look a certain way — even with my job being a health and wellness coach. This body has been through A LOT. Two babies, two C- sections, in two years. I give myself grace, time & lots of love. I know that where I am now, is not forever.
Even though I am a FASTer Way coach and I KNOW I have the BEST plan in place, I WILL get back to me….it doesn’t make taking these photos any easier. The journey we go on with our bodies is an emotional one. I knew I would be emotional taking these photos (still riding a wave of hormones). There are a lot of mixed feelings. Reflecting on what my body has gone through and being proud of it no matter what. I am EXCITED to watch it transform, again.
Where I am now, is not my forever. My body has changed drastically within the last week alone. It will look different a week, month, year from now.
Same for you friend. Where you are now, is not forever. Regardless of where you are, give your body grace, time & lots of love. Your path has not been easy but you have it in you to start taking small steps, setting small goals to get to where you want to be.
Look at yourself in the mirror with complete conviction and tell yourself, out loud, “This is not my forever”