Being thin means NOTHING.
For my entire life, I have been thin. I never went through an awkward fat phase that a lot of kids do. I have always been a skinny-mini, and proud of it.
I played soccer for 13 years consistently, and that really kept me in shape. I never thought that one day I would walk up a set of fifteen steps, and be completely out of breath. And that's my problem. Though I am thin, I'm out of shape. I have people telling me how skinny I am and that I don't need to worry about working out or eating healthy because I am so thin. Well, I listened to them up until now. I stopped taking care of myself.
When I hyper-extended my knee last year and found out I had tendinitis in my hips, I had to retire from soccer. Imagine how devastated I was. 13 years of my life ended so suddenly. But, I figured since I was so thin, I wouldn't have to worry about staying in shape. I've never had a problem with gaining weight, and I've never been above 140lbs. I know what you're thinking! "Oh poor skinny girl! Crying over being thin! Blah blah blah!" Well, I'm not crying over being thin. I'm upset with the fact that I can't stand up and do my hair in the morning without being completely out of breath. I'm upset with the fact that walking to class makes my heart race and I am sweating by the time I get to my seat. I am upset with the fact that because I have been skinny my whole life, I have NEVER had to have the motivation to get into shape.
Well guess what? I am sick of not being able to breathe just from getting in and out of my car. So, this is my breaking point.
"Why," you ask, "is she telling me all this?"
Here's WHY:
I want to change. And I know some of you aren't too happy with yourselves either. Whether you're overweight and want to lose weight, underweight and want to gain some, or you're just like me: a skinny girl who wants to get in shape. TAKE THIS JOURNEY WITH ME! :D
I have a hard time motivating myself because if I don't see results in 3 days, I give up. And I know A LOT of you are like that too. So, I ask for your support & love in return for support & love. I want this to be a source of positivity, hope, and LOVE.
I plan up updating this every week with updates on my journey, workout plans, healthy eating ideas, and tips on how to live positively; all of these things contributing to a healthier lifestyle (both physically and mentally).
So, I hope that some of you stick around to see some results and share your results as well.
Being thin means NOTHING when you can't enjoy your life.
XOXO-SHANNON
I just finished month 2 of clean eating and exercising(: I never stay motivated long but this year I said I will and I have. I am so surprised and happy. Of course I have cheat days but I have been getting thinner and more fit even with those cheat days. My mom has been a huge motivator and helping me know what foods are healthy and so. I am so excited you are doing a blog!(: I will definitely be checking up on it. Thank you!(:
ReplyDeleteYay for you girl!! I'm so glad to see someone so young and motivated for a healthy way of living! Definitely keep me posted on your progress and I will do an entry for you after say 6 months? If you're up for an interview down the road? (; I don't want to just share my testimonial, but others' as well!
ReplyDeleteBut I'm so glad to hear you're doing well and I'm so proud of you! Miss you! <3
I will and of course, just let me know!(: The best way is to have others that are supportive(: And thank you and it is so exciting to see that you want to fit and healthy. It is for everyone, not just for people who want to lose weight. It has so many benefits and it is nice to see you want to be healthy even though you are thin(: Everyone should be fit no matter who they are or what body type they have. Good luck and good job on becoming healthier and creating a blog to help others like me(: Miss you too girl!
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