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2 weeks ago I decided to look at the little things that as a whole contributed to my weight gains. I was the heaviest I have ever been and had just been challenged to do a C25K.

I joined this fantastic group here, took note of the advice to lose weight before doing the challenge.

Got myself out of a rut cooking wise / ordering takeaways, by ordering hellofresh, delicious BTW and I stopped tracking my walks because I got disheartened when I thought I was doing well and it told me that I had only done 1.6k in 40 minutes (I have a dog called Scruffy who stops every other stride to sniff and wee on something).

I started to work on my self love rather than loathing. I restarted meditation, took longer baths, developed a new facial routine and allowed myself just to be still in the present, no blame for the past. I sat out on the sun when I wasn't at work and take lunch breaks rather than eating at my desk.

Today, I am grateful for the hour long walk I had with Scruffs, the amazing things we saw, the other dogs he played with, the view across the bay and just for being alive. Does it really matter how far we walked, no!

By changing these little things I have lost 10lb in 2 weeks (I have 10 stone to lose before anyone despairs at the loss and thinks why can't I do that). I feel so much happier, I eat what I want when I want, the difference being that as I grow comfortable in my own skin, I eat less of it as I release the need to build a shield around myself, from past hurts, failures, emotional pain.

My life is so much better because of the small changes I make, the non measured walks, sun on my face, the whole self care, the delicious food I chose to eat. For the first time in years I like myself and I will continue with the small things that contribute to a better life.

Love and Light, stay safe xx

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Well done on your weight loss and for such a positive lifestyle change. It isn't always easy, sometimes a small steady loss is better. I wish you every success on your journey, your positive post lifted my spirits this morning, thank you ♥️

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Diane2

What a lovely message!! Thank you so much for sharing- you have discovered something really important a c bu initial seemingly insignificant changes the ripples havd extended each with greater consequences. So here you are now lighter in spirit, lighter in poundsandounces and shining a light out for others....fandabbydoo! Hope you gave a lovely day 😘

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IndigoBlue61

Well done you! And I agree about the little things making a difference, you are sounding so positive and in control 😊👏👍. You can do this!! 🥇💪🎉

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Food4Fuel7lbs

Thanks for sharing that - I found it really inspiring - wishing you all the best with those small steps 😊

That was so amazing to read and you have put it so well x sometimes we need to sit and think. I must admit I normally jump in with both feet and think afterwards !!

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hellobeaut

What a positive post to read on a Sunday afternoon! Yes, self love is the key to it and it's funny how when we ''treat'' ourselves so many times we do so with unhealthy food... for example we say "I deserve this, I've been good!" and fill our body with a deep fried chicken burger with cheese and bacon and a side of fries... which I absolutely love, but by no means a treat to our bodies!

I think about a video I saw last year quite often about a dad asking the little daughter to repeat after him while looking at herself in the mirror - he says: "I am better than nobody. Nobody is better than me." So inspirational... we all deserve to love ourselves!

Have a great week and well done!

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What a lovely uplifting post. Im so happy for you and wish you continued success on your weightloss journey. 😊

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