As a ‘blogger’ (never thought I’d be one to start one up), I love following other people’s blog.  I have a few that I check regularly, obviously all pertaining to nutrition, fitness and overall well-being.  Like I strive with my blog, they are all excellent sources of invaluable tips, recipe ideas, and personal experiences of what has/hasn’t worked for them.  I’ve copied and pasted a post that struck a chord with me.  Whilst reading it, I felt like she had taken the words right out of my mouth.  It really hit the nail on the head for me and basically just sums up my overall outlook now:

 “My Healthy Tipping Point is almost difficult to admit. When I finally woke up after years of working out and trying to “eat healthy” (you know, 100 calorie packs and turkey jerky), and obsessing over my scale weight, it hit me. One morning, I stepped on the scale and got really, really excited over a half pound loss. I repeat, I was oh so happy over A HALF POUND LOSS. Definitely some unhealthy thinking there. After I did my little “I just lost a half pound dance”, it occurred to me just how silly/crazy/ridiculous that was! The next day I hid the scale, looked up some food/health blogs and started a new chapter. My life is now filled with positive thinking (my legs aren’t short and stubby, they are petite and strong), Green Monsters, eating whole unprocessed foods, and doing workouts I enjoy, not dread. I can’t tell you how happy I am with myself and my new outlook on healthy living.”