Action Before Motivation
🌿 From as far back as I can remember, weight—or more honestly, body image—has been a thing for me.
It’s wild to look back at photos from 20 or 30 years ago. I remember being on a “diet” in so many of them, always trying to shrink myself. And now? I look at those pictures and think, “Oh my God, Darlene! What was wrong with you?!”
I only wish I looked like that now.
But here’s the beautiful part: I’m finally good in my body.
Is the number on the scale what I once thought it should be? Nope.
Am I wearing the size I used to think I had to fit into? Not.
But guess what? I feel good in my skin. I love myself where I’m at.
It’s an ongoing journey, for sure but these days, it’s not about chasing a number. It’s about feeding my body what it needs. It’s about moving—not to punish myself, but to feel strong, to stay healthy, to keep showing up for this life I love.
I know how important it is to stay active, but sometimes the couch calls louder than my walking shoes. You know the feeling? I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling this, but here’s the thing… while having one of my amazing chats with Robin, my dear friend from Texas, I shared these exact thoughts with her, and she said something that stopped me in my tracks:
Don’t wait to feel like it… Just do it…
It’s the ACTION that creates the MOTIVATION.
WOW! That hit me.
I’ve spent so long asking, “What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I get, and stay motivated? How do I motivate myself to move?”
And there it was. The ANSWER.
So here I am—moving, not because I always feel like it, but because I want to feel alive.
It really is a journey and a huge part of me moving From Shadows to Shine.
What about you? Can you relate in any way? I’d love to hear your experience.
This space is meant for kindred connection.
You never know… what you’ve lived through might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
Until next time,
Darlene
