Healthy Living Freed Me From Death

August 7, 2012

Today, I’ve got a post over on Health Living Blogs titled: “Healthy Living Freed Me From Death.”

Here’s an excerpt:

As a 455 pound twenty-something, the life you live is really not much of a life at all. Imagine trying to haul hundreds of excess weight up from a seated position. Or up the stairs. Or into a restaurant and trying to find a place to sit that is large enough for you. The amount of weight that I was hovering at is not something that a body should have to manage. Instead of living my life, I opted out of it, choosing to spend all my time alone with food and television in the comfort of my home. The thought of trying to make a change to start living my life before I died from my obesity just made me want to crawl in a hole and wait for the grim reaper. Thankfully, my mind performed a shift and decided to choose life. Thus began the fitness journey…

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I would love for you to check it out and let me know what you think.

  • MattHirschfelt

    I just found your blog and that was a great way to get me caught up on your story! Your story is a great reminder that the first step is the most important and can be a lot easier than people think. Just start moving a little more, then a little, then a little more and before you know your health is dramatically improving.

    • http://www.skinnyemmie.com/ Emily Sandford

      Thanks for reading, Matt!

  • http://twitter.com/UncommonWine Carrie

    I like this perspective. I never thought about the pinterest images. I guess I look at the message more than the image, because I am inspired by many quotes without the images.

  • Deb

    I think a lot of these images are about comparing yourself to others and that often leaves us feeling like we’ve fallen short of the mark. Are they really inspiring people? I don’t know….

  • Holly @ Futureshape

    Incredibly inspiring as always, well done Emmie! I love reading your blog, it’s exceptionally motivational and your honesty is valuable! Best of luck xxx

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