Every Day is Like “Woah”

November 1, 2010

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Lately, every day has been like “WOAH” for me. And it has nothing to do with my eating, exercise or weight loss. It has to do with YOU.

I posted a yoga video that I was honestly kind of disappointed in. I thought I would look better, do better, feel better. But I posted it because it was honest and true. It was that day’s snapshot into where I was in my journey. I got responses that made me cry. You encouraged me and thanked me for sharing something that I looked at as failure. This made me realize my failure was actually a victory. Woah.

I posted about a favorite new food. I felt foolish posting it because I figured everyone has tried it before and I’m just about the least experienced cook ever. I couldn’t believe the response with people giving me new ideas on how to eat it and all the messages I received from those who went on to try it and like it. Woah.

I made a video of me dancing and thought I would get some crazy comments about me not being able to dance. Instead, you told me you wanted to join me. To be my friend. I let out my geeky white girl and got embraced by you. Woah.

Today, I posted about losing 5 pounds last week. I was happy with that. But when I shared it with you and got such a big reaction? I never thought I would have such a big cheering section. Woah.

Why do I continue to share and be honest? It’s simple. You encourage me to. You encourage me with your words and the kindness I receive from many of you who are relative strangers. With every tweet, Facebook message, email or blog comment I am reminded that I am not alone in this journey. I have friends traveling this long, winding road with me. Woah.

Do I have to have this blog or “woah” moments to succeed? No. But it certainly helps keep me going in the right direction. So thank you for all of the “woah” moments you create for me every day.

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  • http://rosieisaloser.blogspot.com Rosie’s Weight Loss Blog

    I love your honesty! I’m so glad we can encourage you! That was the most surprisingly thing to me when I started my blog was the amazing support and encouragement I started getting from the awesome community. What goes around comes around!

  • http://www.mizfitonline.com MizFit

    love this.

    and right now Im in search of the WOAH and my blog is helping me look….

  • thetreadmilldiaries

    You hit the nail on the head with this post. Support is HUGE when working through a big life change like what you’re tackling. I have to say support from readers and my friends has done a lot to keep me going through my own weightloss journey. I get inspiration and words of encouragement from all around me and feel very fortunate.
    I’m sure the woah moments will keep coming – enjoy them.

  • http://abetterlesserme.blogspot.com/ D…

    You write such interesting, inspiring tales that I look forward to each installment, and I can imagine many other people feel the same. You’re right, support is crucial and can really give you a lift to get through a bad patch or cheer you on when you’re kicking goals and damn you’re going well in that department.

  • http://www.biggirlbombshell.com Jules – Big Girl Bombshell

    And thank you for you AND that honesty…WOAH…

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  • http://agirlwholovescupcakes.com Jenn at A Girl Who Loves Cupcakes

    I love all of your honestly and reading your blog. I love inspiring other people and all of my commenters inspire me to keep going and keep at it!

  • http://ftgrl.wordpress.com Sara the FtGrl

    We’re all so glad to know you and glad that you find encouragement from us – what you’ve done so far is amazing and you inspire me every day!

  • http://iamgoingdown.wordpress.com Veronica

    I’m so happy to be a part of your cheering section! You deserve it. And I just learned that it’s “woah” not “whoa.” Woah! ;)

  • Misu

    I think the fact you are being this brave, gives people like me inspiration. You aren’t scared to “let it all hang out” (pardon the term, but its all I can think of right now lol) You’re super brave. And that, to me anyway, is inspiring. Maybe I’ll start blogging about my weight loss. Let all my stuff hang out too ! :)

  • BAH

    Thanks again for your candor and inspirations. ;-)

  • http://www.thehealthylivingproject.com Denise

    It’s YOU that’s whoa. When I first started my own weight loss blog I had no idea what to do or that there was such a diverse and well-established community of people that constantly encouraged each other, that held each other accountable, and that genuinely gave a shit.

    Your posts, your candor, and your awesomesauce videos have inspired me in more ways that I can accurately articulate. So if you think your readers are the best, let me tell you something: it’s your very real content that makes us react that way.

    Congratulations on everything you’ve accomplished :)

  • http://bodycapable.com Satu

    Eek! Stop doing the pose that hurts you! :-)

    I haven’t done any yoga for a while, even though I love it. I hurt myself pretty badly when I did a very dynamic and aggressive style of yoga (ashtanga yoga) and forced my body into positions it really didn’t take.

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