Letting Go of the Past

I don't know where you came from or what you've been through in your life. What I DO know is that too many of us let the past keep us from having the future we want. Maybe you were the "fat kid" in high school or the last one to get picked for a team. Maybe you were shy or hesitant to try new things. Maybe you've been in relationships with someone who told you (whether implicitly or explicitly) that you'd never succeed. The point is, those things are behind you. Let them go and feel how much lighter your journey becomes when you drop that baggage.

You CAN achieve the things that you want. You CAN try new things, feel good about your body, be the friend, parent, and person you want to be. I know I'm talking in broad terms here, but take the concept and apply it toward your goals for yourself physically, as well. You CAN lose weight, get healthy, and feel comfortable with your body image. It's a matter of letting go of the old, negative baggage you've been carrying and repacking those bags with positive thoughts and belief systems. Don't beat yourself up for things you did in the past or for things that happened to you. Each time those thoughts creep into your head, STOP THEM. Reprogram those patterns with empowering statements: "I feel great because I am healthy and getting better every day." Before you know it, you really will be!

If anyone wants to suggest some good books on this topic, please reply! Thanks and make it a great weekend!