Wendy Armitage's Journal, 16 Feb 20

Make it your inspiration your muse see it as the past and each moment of everyday your new adventure your new prospective. Look at it from a different point of view with kindness and appreciation of what you need to lean into. We have all had that photo actually I’ve had a few of them on my journey. I see that it isn’t what I deserve or need in my life. I deserve to be nourished with everything I desire and for that to happen I need to nourish myself be the kindest caring best friend to myself. I know I’m rambling on but it’s deeper than that photo you are worth more than those thoughts about that picture that upset you. Nourish your soul and body and lean into the uncomfortable to connect to a new you and a new photo :) x 

Hi Wendy, I'm Nina... I know it's not easy , I was at my heaviest 113kg a few years back. I saw a photo while painting and had the shock of my life. I printed it out.. put it on my mirror and promised myself I will never do that to me again. I was in a very abusive marage and thought if I gained weight I would be safer. Well I got divorced. .. started a new life . I snack when I'm sad... not good, some days will be fails as long as we stick to the plan. Stay strong, you know you can do this. Keep record of how much you eat and what.  

As the others have said, we have an had this moment, and know how heartbreaking it is. Feeling disgust, self-hatred and shame. These are also the moments that define us. You can sit and wallow, or you can take action. I was reading recently that when people who have undergone a life-change talk about "the day that changed my life", it starts with Disgust as the first step. Then a Decision. A decision that this will NOT be your life any more. And the final step is Action. You have made a decision and taken action, which is why you are here. So you are on the path to making a change. If you decide it is no longer enough for you to be that girl, then you will not be her. You can transition into a better version of yourself! 

Agree with all of you lovely people Wendy. My names is Jules Have been where u are The lightbulb moment The enough moment You have taken the first step Don’t focus too much on HOW much u may have to lose Some times that can feel like too high a mountain Just promise yourself each morning to stick to your calorie count Make healthy choices And move a little 30 min walk at first is fine And we are all here too Battling it out together Let’s go !!! 

Yup that was me end of aug. you’ll get there xx 

No. You’ll be alright 😊 Stay positive and run your own race. All takes time. 🙏🏼💜 

Same for me pic was taken at my daughters baby shower, I look bigger than her. I am using that as inspiration to really knuckle down and do this right!  

Your dad turned 80! Happy birthday Dad. I wish my dad turned 80. 

The same happen to me. My daughter took a photo of me at the soccer. That was 20 or so kilograms ago. Now I’m nearing the end of my diet. My message is don’t get disheartened if you’re trying. You’ll get there. 

it's ok to cry, just let it all out, suppressing our feelings is what got a lot of us here. believe in your self and settle in for the long game, all the best 

Thank you all. I really hate my mental breakdowns. Having Hashis and hypo sucks big time. But i will get there. Thank you.  

Just wondering about your goal weight it seems to be very low are you short I too have just started my journey I have started to gain weight slowly and I did not want to keep on that path I have set my goal weight at 65 I could possibly go for 60 but find that would be too skinny maybe try setting your goal weight a little higher as this might give you more hope when you start to look at your progress this will help you achieve this then when you reach that goal set another. Good luck think positive 

Stay strong, most people really don't see themselves until a photo or video is seen. I am a carer of a lady who weighed 118kg who did not see herself as being overweight until I showed her a picture of herself. That was 2 yrs ago and now she weighs in at 82kg with around another 10kg to go. We are both on low carbo high protein diets. So all is not lost and stay strong. Also we both move our goal weights when we get close to what we have set, we just keep lowering it. 

Jrandclwislon i am short, 5'1. But I think you are right. I might try doing this in smaller increments.