If you are anything like me, you are already exhausted from all the blustering bullsh*t of the New Year.

Accounts and people I once felt solace with who are now actively pursuing weight loss are activating some of my own body image gremlins. 

I’m seeing folks share their Apple Watch wins & new movement “routines”.

I’m seeing the meal prepped veggies + “lifestyle changes”.

I’m seeing the loose clothing, the “transformations” and “before & afters”. 

I’m seeing a lot of people commenting “you look amazing!” Or “so proud of you - keep going”.

Let’s make no mistake.

It makes perfect sense if these sentiments leave you in anguish.
 

No one will question why your heart hurts when you watch the world experience the perceived joy you’ve desired for your whole life.

So if you are like me and sitting in the suck of your own body grief.. If you are feeling overwhelmed with fomo… please be gentle with yourselves.

It’s hard to let go of our dreams.  Especially when there is a niggle of doubt…’what if it’s different this time’.

I’ve created a list of impactful reframes for myself to draw upon in this predictable season. Feel free to draw upon any that speak to your soul.

• Weight loss cannot guarantee me a pain free, illness free, discomfort free existence. 
• If weight loss efforts relied on sheer will alone, I would have been successful.
• Weight loss results now do not guarantee long term “success”.
• I am allowed to experience pain and discomfort without it being my body’s fault.
• Weight loss doesn’t automatically guarantee me improved health.
• Missing the praise of my weight loss efforts is indication of an unmet need.

I’ve got you, friend.

You are not alone.

xo,

Bri