Purely Fit from the Inside Out

We are all guilty of it; judging someone from their outward appearance. They could be overweight, underweight, body builders, lacking muscle or in tip top shape - there is always some lingering assumptions about why they look the way they do. There is a misconception that if someone is fit and attractive that they must have a perfect life. Facebook has become a way to display your life in detail, but there is one huge piece missing - the realness. Everyone I view online tends to have a very good life and it is natural to want to display it in that way. If someone posts an unflattering photo of me - I immediately untag myself. I document the great times and fun times in my life (or times that appear to be fun) to portray a perfect image. The reality is that I struggle - everyone struggles! We all have issues and demons that we deal with on a daily basis. Everyone deserves to be heard and understood for exactly where they are - not what they should be or could be.

Someone may be overweight due to emotional eating for years from losing a close family member. Someone may be underweight because of depression and a lack of confidence that stems from an abusive situation. Someone may lack muscle because of a deficiency or because they fought and overcame cancer at one point in their life. Someone may not be fit because they consistently put their family and others first and have not had time for themselves. Or the alternative, they may be fit and in tip top shape or a body builder but they may be depressed, struggle with happiness and self-worth.  Maybe if they appear to be okay on the outside, they can ignore what is really going on on the inside.

The truth is that a healthy life is much more then a number on the scale or the amount of fruits and veggies you consume in a day - its about bettering yourself, understanding yourself, accepting, learning and growing. If we do not reflect on our lives and consider what God may be teaching us and what he has in store for us, we may never be set free from our struggles. These struggles contribute to your healthy and unhealthy habits, thus your overall disposition on life. Be unashamed to be you, acknowledge where you are at, how you got there and determine your why. What are you striving for in the future, what God given gifts and talents can you share with the world? Take ahold of your emotions, your past, your struggles and focus on your heart - and then your health will naturally fall into place.

Obviously, this is easier said then done. I am a work-in-progress, I have a lot of personal issues that I am still dealing and coping with that I need to let go of. Everyone has different timing - but with persistence, dedication and most of all REALNESS we can all move forward confident and proud of where we are, where we came from and where God is taking us. I enjoy helping people on their health journey - I understand this involves being vulnerable and often digging into emotional things from the past. I am here to support you, encourage you and help you understand that your story is unique so your journey to health will also be unique. Lasting changes happen from the inside out.

Have a great week everyone!!