The physical transformation really means nothing without acknowledging the most important transformation – the mind š§
āAs humans we are nothing but the stories we live and die by – so youād better be careful what stories you tell yourselfā – Nic Pizzolatto.
I used to live through stories Iād told myself over years of self doubt. Iād allow these stories to define me, identify me and hold me back from living my life.
Over the years, Iāve rewritten these stories. Hopefully this helps you realise your own.
UNTRUE STORY: I am fat and stupid and will never be successful
MY MEANING: I didnāt try because I didnāt want to fail. If I didnāt try it was my own fault. I thought Iād never be as smart as others, never be successful and never amount to anything. This was constantly played in my head.
THE TRUTH: Being overweight had no correlation to my intelligence or ability to be successful. It was only that I told myself these things.
UNTRUE STORY: People only like me when Iām drunk.
MY MEANING: I never felt comfortable being myself when I wasnāt partying. So Iād get as much liquid courage under my belt as I could so Iād feel comfortable in my own skin.
THE TRUTH: Not everyone likes me and thatās ok. I donāt have to be drunk to be liked. In fact, I was probably an absolute pain in the ass!
UNTRUE STORY: I will never be loved
MY MEANING: Iām so ugly and fat and disgusting, no one will ever love me. Iām going to be alone forever.
THE TRUTH: Itās hard to love someone who doesnāt have any love or respect for themselves. I wasnāt even open to letting anyone in, despite me telling myself that I wanted to.
REMEMBER: Losing weight is not just about losing weight. You go through an entire mental, physical and emotional transformation.
These are just a few of the stories and beliefs I used to live through.
What stories do you live through which hold you back from living your life?
Share below if you are comfortable š
