Days 47 and 48

Thanksgiving was a wonderful day. I love being able to spend time with my family. I love being so close that my children can enjoy associations with their cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. It is so fun to watch them play, and explore. It is enjoyable to talk, laugh, and revel in the company of my siblings and parents.

I didn't eat as well as I should. One thing I can say, is that I didn't eat like I did last year and in that is a major improvement. Do I still need to improve? Yes. I didn't gain any weight over the past few days, so that is nice too.

I am getting stronger, I am becoming more able to complete the exercises with greater strength and that is rewarding. I am nearly half way through my challenge, and although I still have a lot of weight to lose, the one thing I am gaining is personal strength. I have forgotten my own strength, and my abilities. I am capable of more than I allow myself to believe.

There is a breakthrough!

I sold myself short for too long. I am now going to tell myself that I can do anything. for far too long, I questioned my abilities. I ignored my talents. I ignored me. I am a worthy person who is gifted and talented in many ways. I am capable and worthy of anything I put my mind to. I am no longer going to dim my spotlight for the sake of someone else. I can shine too. My own illumination can help another shine.