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 I was going to start this Blog with a type of motivational quote, but decided not to.

Getting to the point is my mission today. 

For some years now, I have written about weight loss and the "how-tos" of it. 

I hope I have helped someone! 

I realized that no motivational quote, hiring a Personal Trainer, a Nutritionist, or getting weight loss surgery is going to work if we don't heal what's going on mentally. 

 Cynicism? Nope. 

I have seen it too many times as a Personal Trainer. 

A new client will start hot and strong, but over time, they peter out. 

Why?  

1. The negative self-talk.

2. Past trauma

3. Eating OR Starving themselves for comfort. 

I'm not saying anything new, I know that.

But we need reminders.

Here they are: 

1. Food is our friend. 

We need it for everything we do every day. 

Starving yourself or overeating is not going to heal or negate what has happened to you. 

2. Healing is possible. 

Perfection isn't. 

I'll repeat it for the people in the back: Healing is possible. Perfection is not. 

Starving yourself isn't going to fix anything. 

Following these diet trends will not fix you. 

3. Using food to cover your pain does not work. 

You feel disgusted with yourself, and you run to food to "fix" your mental hurt. 

Ask yourself: What is the goal here? Sickness? Death? 

I will leave you all with this: 

You are allowed to move on. 

We don't have to stay sick. 

We can get help and heal. 

You might not get an apology from the person or person(s) who hurt you. 

If you do, I would be shocked, amazed, and happy for you. 

But I need you to get past this.

I need you to get the help you need. 

Does that sound like an impossibility to you? 

I've been here; I get it. 

I also understand that I had to do the work, and so do you. 

If you want true and lasting change, this needs to happen.

This is why I didn't start with a cute quote...cause ain't nothing cute about it.

It's work, and you absolutely can do this. 

That's my pep talk, and here's a quote: 

"We are stronger, gentler, more resilient, and more beautiful than any of us imagine"

Mark Nepo

Wishing you peace and love, but especially peace.