[Image from my Operation Beautiful Book Tour Post]
‘I don’t have a goal weight, I have a goal life.’
I heard this quote while watching an interview with an Extreme Weight Loss participant and it really clicked with me!
Along my journey, I realized that a certain number on the scale wouldn’t magically make my life perfect. For years I chased this number while becoming more and more unhappy.
I now focus on creating the life that I want, by taking small steps each day. It’s about how I feel each day when I wake up. If I wake up happy and eager to start the day, I know I’m on the right track. A certain number can’t dictate my happiness, but I can make changes in my life to feel my best.
While, I’m busy baking up orders today, I thought it would be fun to have a Glo Bar giveaway!
Leave a comment below sharing a lesson you’ve learned along your journey or simply share one of your favourite quotes.
One lucky winner will receive a delicious box of 10 Glo Bars! Goodluck!
Coming up, one of our favourite recipes so far in 2011….get excited!
I have struggled with my weight for years.
A couple years ago, when I suffered with an eating disorder and constant yo-yo dieting, I stood on the scale each morning and told myself – “just lose 5 more pounds and then you will feel happier”. I wouldn’t allow myself to do the things I wanted until I lost that, but by each time that I had lost that amount, I would say it again. So in turn, I never really got to do any of the things I always dreamed of. I threw away years of my life this way.
But at the beginning of this year I promised myself to lose weight right, and so far I have maintained the balanced life I have always needed. Losing the weight takes a lot more time, but I feel much better about my body because I realize I am finally treating it right!
This blog has helped me very much in turning my life around. I am glad that there is someone like you out there for someone like me. Thank you for everything!
“There is a saying: yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the “present.” Kung Fu Panda :)
“Your story may not have such a happy beginning, but that doesn’t make you who you are. it is the rest of your story, who you choose to be… ” Kung Fu Panda 2 :)
I have two favorite quotes…..
“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow them.” — Louisa May Alcott
“Hardwork spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses & others don’t turn up at all.” (Not sure who said this one but I <3 it).
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
apologies if the contest ended, but i didn’t have time to read blogs yesterday and love picking up more inspirational quotes!! my favorite one this week is:
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
— George Eliot
Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself.
Hi Angela!
My boyfriend’s favourite saying is “It Is What It Is” – ridiculous and infuriating at times but I’ve learnt that in times of unhappiness or stress, repeating this mantra is surprisingly calming and in hindsight really sensible!
My favourite quote (that I can remember off the top of my head, there’s tonnes of good ones out there) is “Pain is temporary…Quitting lasts forever”. I find this particularly motivating and inspiring when I am jogging and feeling puffed and wanting to just stop!
My favorite quote is: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” said by Eleanor Roosevelt.
My favorite quote came from my dad who was an educational administrator and motivational speaker. He would always say to me… Shannon…just remember those ten little two letter words…
If it is to be, it is up to me.
I think of those 10 little 2 letter words often when a challenge comes my way.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
“Life is good!”
Favorite quote……
“The trick is not to rid your stomach of butterflies—but to make them fly in formation.”
“The trick is not to rid your stomach of butterflies—but to make them fly in formation.”
“All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow”
– Tolstoy
By the way, your quotation used in the previous post happened to make my outlook on my current situation much better!
“There is a saying: yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the “present.” Kung Fu Panda :)
Your story may not have such a happy beginning, but that doesn’t make you who you are. it is the rest of your story, who you choose to be… Kung Fu Panda 2 :)
Here’s a quote from Julia Child I recently came across and have been reflecting on: “Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.” I’m trying to live this way more.
Thanks for a fun giveaway!
“The Sun comes up every morning, appreciate life now!” – Katia Gordeeva
“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing…kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.”
– Audrey Hepburn
ps. your blog is a true inspiration. :)
I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. – Psalm 139:14
While I breathe, I hope ~ Cicero