I gained 15 pounds this year. I unabashedly love the shit out of my bod. But... I am made for more. Standing in my own way, protecting myself in food and inactivity, making excuses, justifying... that’s not my best life. There’s a difference between self compassion and responsibility. It is of high service to the universe for me to be in a body I feel good in- and most of all a body I feel like I’m honoring. I have a responsibility to show up for myself. To push myself because I know when I’m taking the easy way out. That’s self love. That’s being honest about what I know is true for me. I know it’s true because when I am inactive and eating crap— I withdraw from life, I lose motivation in other ways, I snap at my family, I get burdened by the shame of not holding myself accountable for loving myself more. Hell yes it’s hard to peel myself off the couch and get to the gym. Hell yes it’s hard to push through heavy sets. Hell yes it’s hard to make better choices with food, to love my body with nutrition instead of treating it like a junk food processor, a burden. But it’s harder to deny myself my potential. It’s harder to lie to myself that I don’t want better. So I’m showing up for myself. I’m giving my body the self love it’s needed. The self love that comes from growth and accomplishment. The self love that comes from taking care of myself. And I haven’t lost a damn pound yet. I’ve been banging it out at the gym. I’ve got my nutrition on point while still enjoying life like I believe in. And that part doesn’t matter anyway- it will work itself out- because- I love myself as I am. I love my body right now. I know my best body follows these thoughts. And that’s exactly why I am pushing myself for more. And that’s why I’m pushing on with what I know is good for me when I haven’t seen any results besides the peace of mind that self love is. Can you get honest about your needs for growth? What do you see in others and want too? Our desires are a safe sacred space of energy to be honored!! Don’t deny yourself what you want because it’s hard. It’s hard both ways. Get after it and show up where you need to! We all have the same potential. If anyone can, YOU CAN. 😘 http://liketk.it/2VG2Q #liketkit @liketoknow.it