pete10141748
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A reflection on my 100 Days on LighterLife
So, who'd have thought it eh?
Me, not only sticking to a diet for 100 days, but sticking to abstinance from food 100% for 100 days!
I would say I'm in shock, but honestly, I knew from day 1 that I would do it.
Starting out, I knew this was going to change me; what I didn't realise, however, was just how much I would change - physically, and mentally.
I have discovered so many new things in the past few months;
Deciding to do LL was, without a doubt, the very best decision of my life, and probably will remain so, as everything that happens in my life from this point will be because I chose to do LL and make it so.
For anyone out there who is thinking about doing LL, believe me, trust me, it is the greatest opportunity of your life. It has given me back mine.
I know a big part of why I am succeeding is this forum. Everything from the lovely comments about pictures and achivements, to sharing what I have learnt and enjoying others' success too has kept me on the path which has led to me to this happy place.
The stories and journeys of members such as BL, SB, Porgeous and Guy have given me inspiration along the way, and continue to do so.
So, here's to the next 100 days - even it takes that long, I am going to get to where I finally want to be - and I type this final statement with a conviction and a huge, knowing smile on my face;
I am going to be slim and healthy.
For life.
So, who'd have thought it eh?
Me, not only sticking to a diet for 100 days, but sticking to abstinance from food 100% for 100 days!
I would say I'm in shock, but honestly, I knew from day 1 that I would do it.
Starting out, I knew this was going to change me; what I didn't realise, however, was just how much I would change - physically, and mentally.
I have discovered so many new things in the past few months;
- the joy of buying clothes straight off the rack,
- the ease of getting around that other people take for granted,
- the fact I have an actual chin
- a sense of self-worth,
- a confidence I knew I had but was never able to use,
- being comfortable in my own skin,
- wearing just a tshirt and not having to worry about sweating,
- really being able to open up about myself to those around me,
- a relationship,
- a sense of adventure I thought I lost as a kid,
- excitment at the thought of new and unknown things instead of fear,
- no embarassment about wanting to do physical activites such as bike riding,
- that I am a photo-whore and pose-a-holic
- leaving behind the sadness I felt at who I was,
- embracing a newfound happiness at who I am becoming,
- feeling socially acceptable,
- seeing friends faces' delight at my change,
- feeling healthy and happy,
- loving life
Deciding to do LL was, without a doubt, the very best decision of my life, and probably will remain so, as everything that happens in my life from this point will be because I chose to do LL and make it so.
For anyone out there who is thinking about doing LL, believe me, trust me, it is the greatest opportunity of your life. It has given me back mine.
I know a big part of why I am succeeding is this forum. Everything from the lovely comments about pictures and achivements, to sharing what I have learnt and enjoying others' success too has kept me on the path which has led to me to this happy place.
The stories and journeys of members such as BL, SB, Porgeous and Guy have given me inspiration along the way, and continue to do so.
So, here's to the next 100 days - even it takes that long, I am going to get to where I finally want to be - and I type this final statement with a conviction and a huge, knowing smile on my face;
I am going to be slim and healthy.
For life.