I have a choice!

That has been  my mantra today. I don’t know why but it hit me like a tonne of bricks this morningthat I have a choice about the whole health, weight, looks thing.  I have a choice every time I tell myself that ‘just this once’ it won’t matter, or when I eat my feelings instead of trying to work them out. My body at the minute is just the sum total of all the choices I have made in the past.

It’s my decision to cope with my emotions in the past by eating. I can choose to do it differently now. And I am, one meal at a time. One exercise session at a time. One emotion at a time.

I have never shared my before pics before. However this forum is just so great and you all are so supportive I am going to be brave. Seeing my photos the other night just shocked me. I deleted the worst ones but here are a few before shots of me over the last couple of months. Look fast, because I will not be looking like this for much longer!

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6 Comments so far

  1. marathongirl @ March 24th, 2008

    Love the pictures, what a lovely woman indeed. And wise at that!! You’re absolutely right, it’s about CHOICE!! Let’s CHOOSE to be healthy: physically, mentally, spiritually and psychologically!! We take each minute at a time, because sometimes, that’s the best we can do!

  2. christalblue @ March 24th, 2008

    Youre adorable and your blog hit me hard and fast—as always thanks for your honesty and openess.

  3. JustJane47 @ March 24th, 2008

    I loved your blog, what an eye opener for me. Thank you for sharing. and You are BEAUTIUL!! We always criticize ourselves way to much. You just want to lead a healthy lifestyle, thats why we are all here.

    I have no doubt you WILL succeed in your goals. You have found the best site online with the best people and support!! Feels like a second home to me!! So here we go…READY??????????? SET????????????? GO???????????? lol!!! one day at a time!!!

  4. buttercup @ March 24th, 2008

    What a pretty lady you are!

    And you know… you are RIGHT about it being a choice. You sound like you’ve given this a lot of thought. Good job!

    And remember, “just this once” will “JUST” lead you to “just this once more”, until you are right back here where you started, wanting to lose weight. I’ve been thinking about this a LOT today. It goes so well in every area of our lives that we want to improve.

    Hugggggggggggggggggggs,
    Shan

  5. jensjourney @ March 24th, 2008

    What a beauty you are Jayne. Your blogs always hit home with me. Thanks for the add today you are very inspirational.
    Jenn

  6. dawniegh @ March 25th, 2008

    You are a beautiful lady! Don’t ever hide again! I’m glad you came out it inspires me to do so.Keep up the great job>>>

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