For those that wish change

Hello January 2^nd. . . GOOD LUCK to everyone who has resolved to get fit, lose weight, & become stronger in 2013. I have complete faith that you can reach the goals you wish to attain. I believe in the importance of physical health. I hope that you come to change through a positive mental attitude & abandon all the ways in which we punish & hurt ourselves. Eat clean & eat clean often- don't become obsessed with counting calories. Please stop seeing food as something you need to deprive yourself of to make you “skinny”. It's unrealistic & it will never bring you freedom. Food is energy & health. Don't become too dependent on the scale. Losing weight will come in time- how you feel overall, how you fit into your clothes & the ease in which you carry yourself are more important daily measurements of health. Strive for strength. Exercise, because it's the boldest physical statement you can make to yourself & to the world to show that you are worth it. If exercise is torture it means you are not doing it right – keep looking for new physical activities that you might enjoy more. Exercise because you deserve to be happy. Allow yourself to believe in yourself so much that you realize the value of your future. You are important. You are here for a reason- become strong for that reason. It's the first step to mastering mental happiness. Don't compare yourself to anyone. Don't make judgments about anyone else. Remember you are not the only person who experiences feelings of doubt & frustration. Become a role-model. Choose to be healthy because your dreams are worth living. <3