Worth the Weight?

Since I was a teenager I have always been a plus size. I have constantly made bad food choices and even with the occasional exercise fads I go through, I have never really appreciated or respected my body. That in itself is a big admission for me. 

Diets have never lasted, I always say I have weak willpower and go on my way. Lately I have had a number of things change my attitude toward the way I look at me, and in turn my weight. 

Firstly, I am a bit of an addict of a podcast by David Wood called The Kickass Life (http://www.thekickasslife.com). You can't help but be motivated, inspired and want to change the world listening to it. You will probably hear me talk about it a lot in this blog. 

Secondly, I am all about kindness, joy and love towards others and yourself. How can I be a spokeswoman about such things if I am not a living embodiment?!

And lastly, and most importantly for me, is the time I spend with my kids. The bigger I get, the harder it is to play, run, jump, skip, dance, swing, swim, and cartwheel (been a while!). 

How can I encourage them to live life to its fullest when I'm not??

I didn't think weight was such an issue until I realised it was holding me back. I'm certainly not saying there is anything wrong with plus sizes, I am never going to be a size 8 (Australia) and I like my curves too much anyway. 

"All" I am saying is that I have finally realised, after 37 years, the importance of putting good stuff into my body and to love what my body can do for me as a reward. 

So this week I have cut back on my caffeine, sugar and dairy. Yes I had the detox headaches but I'm also not waking up with an urge to get my fix! Going forward I am having a 30 day nutritional cleanse and then plan to maintain and get so much more enjoyment out of life. 

Writing it here is a way of making myself accountable and actually working out what my motivation is. 

I'm also happy to say I am young enough to still make so much of my life. I think everyone should say that! 

Watch this space people, an even more awesome and energy filled Mama is coming!!!

 

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