I have been on a fitness and health journey for some time now and I do still struggle. In the past year I have lost almost 15 pounds. I am within 5 pounds of what I think my goal weight is. I have ran several half marathons and plan to run more. This is who I am. I want nothing more than for people to accept that this is me.
I have been having a hard time lately because people close to me keep giving me comments saying you are too thin, you have lost weight, you can really see it in your face. Little do they know, the scale hasn't moved since December. I have just been diligent with that I am doing. I have let those comments get to my head and it has held me back from reaching my final five pounds. I am sure that many of these people are making comments out of jealousy and not out of concern. If one was really concerned they would ask me what I was doing and they would find out, that I eat, a lot actually, I run a lot...notice the treadmill in the background :), and I do other various forms of exercise. Instead of jumping to conclusions, please get to know me, ask me questions, see how I really am doing before you judge. I have worked hard, I have overcome a lot, and I do not plan to stop. Please, accept that this is me, and I am nearly content with this body that God has gave me.
