A New Journey
Hi My Beautiful Friends,
It is Day 1 on this new journey and I feel great so far. I went to the gym today and I am so thankful my sister watched my kids for a few hours so I could have some mental clarity. It is amazing how even a short break can help reset your mind. I am working on breaking old eating habits and today feels like a fresh start.
When I look back at my twenties, I can clearly remember the big defining moments. But if I am honest, most of the everyday moments are hard to recall. Life moved so fast and I did not always take the time to slow down. I see the same thing with my kids now, growing so quickly that sometimes the only way I remember their little milestones is through photos.
My 300 pound days are also a blur. Back then my mind was set on one thing: losing weight and getting healthy. I did not like myself so I was constantly rushing toward a version of me I thought would finally be enough. I believed happiness would come once I hit my goal weight, but in the process, I missed out on appreciating where I was, even in the small victories.
In Ecclesiastes 2:24–26 NIV, Solomon writes about the beauty of finding joy in the work of your hands, eating and drinking with gladness, and recognizing these things as gifts from God. It is a reminder that life is not meant to be lived in fast forward. Every moment, whether it is a mountaintop victory or an ordinary Tuesday, is a gift to be noticed and enjoyed.
If we are always focused on what we do not have, we will miss the blessings right in front of us. For me, that means not waiting until I reach my goal body to start loving myself or enjoying life. This journey is just as important as the destination.
So today I am choosing to slow down. I am thanking God for where I am right now, even if it is not where I want to be yet. I am learning to see His hand in the little things, the quiet gym time, the laughter of my family, the grace He gives me to start over again.
Because the truth is, we are here today. And that alone is a reason to give thanks
I am so happy to do something different that will encourage my and hopefully you to make changes to love yourself through God’s eyes.
Thank you for being here, I hope you have an amazingly Blessed Day!
Your Friend, Chelsey <3