Stop it... I’ve been there

Seriously.. just stop it.. unless we’ve known eachother for years.. you don’t know the past struggles... because I understand what you are going through.

If you think I don’t. You are dead wrong. I’ve been there. Actually I have been there many times.

Failure? Been there. Failed out of school after freshman year... ended up making deans list and going and getting a masters degree.

Moving to a new state with no friends? Yup I’ve been there. You make friends with new people and you find out they are just as good as some as the people you were friends with before

Weight gain? Oh hell yes lol. I’ve gained tons of weight and lost tons of weight over the years. Take a look at the picture. So when you say “you are so lucky” or “I wish I had what you had”.... this isn’t genetics... not even close. Ive been on both sides of the goal. I’ve been 50-60 lbs overweight . I’ve been so small I’ve been picked on.

Losing a family member or a friend? Yup both. Lost people who cared for me more than I would have ever guessed. Gained more “family” and friends thanks for it too.

Screwed up on a job? Oh heck yes.. many times. I’ve had talks with multiple bosses, coworkers, and family in regards of how to to fix things and make it better.

Had friends leave? I think almost every single one except the ones I cared about. Those are the only ones I want to keep.

Scare with an animal? Ha oh heck yes.. Sams has given me many heart attacks over the years and I would guess he will give me many more over the rest of his life.

I’ve been there. I get it. Life’s hard. Life sucks. Life can punch you right in the stomach and knock you down... then ask you if you want some more.

So when you think I’m lucky or gifted or whatever because of how I look or act or react... it took time to get this way. This isn’t something that just happens.

You have to learn to understand that people have been in your shoes but they also threw away those ones to go find new ones.

How do I know? Because I’ve been there. Especially with the weight loss journey. I’ve lost tons of weight... multiple times because I would lose it and fall into the trap of eating and being like I thought everyone wanted. Once I focused on myself, I made so many changes for myself and now am making changes for others around me.

So I get it. It’s tough to start... it’s tough to keep going... it’s tough to be selfish and focus on yourself. But I get it ... because I’ve been there. However when you do those three things... you will begin to share that journey with others and they will want to join you.

So say you’ve been there... not you are there ... because now is the time to make a change and become a new you and leave that in the past.

I hope you enjoyed this!

#DONTLETANYONE