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Flaunting myself in those flowery green jammies, I was glee personified! (Yes, you may judge me if you like.) Until a few months ago I couldn’t pull them over my knees even with grand effort and now, they were loose. If this didn’t earn me some bragging rights, nothing else will. The mere possibility of reviving my old wardrobe and generously adding more outfits to my collection made me dreamy, that very moment. 🙂
After toiling hard for almost ten months, keeping myself upbeat and motivated and eating right, I had finally reached the magic mark. Although it rested smugly while I sweated out, my weighing scale got an excited “Yes buddy, we did it!” approval from me. Spirited, animated and euphoric, I all but danced around the house! 😛 (I know its silly but please do grant me this one.) I couldn’t help bragging it to A and coaxing him to join in. 😀
This remarkable personal achievement didn’t come without a few hiccups though. I’m going to add them to my now rich list of experiences and learn a thing or two for future. Like I mentioned before, I undertook this journey by myself. There were muscle cramps (sometimes severe), difficulty to perform certain positions alone and extreme fatigue, occasionally. It took me a while to realise the importance of warming up and cooling down. Also, that stretching shouldn’t be neglected.
These were comparatively easier to live with and improve on. However, harsh reactions like “You look sick and tired”, “Stop reducing anymore”, “Indian women look good in a curvy body” or “You were better earlier” broke my heart. Honestly, I wanted to believe it was out of jealousy and their inability to achieve what I did. Couldn’t they suggest a long pampering spa visit or wearing some flattering outfit instead? Thanks to some dear friends, I was saved from falling into the ditch of self-doubt and misery.
Our personal goals aren’t for anyone else’s liking. We own them and have complete control over them. I didn’t bunk my workout even while we shifted homes or I couldn’t find a maid for a month after that. If we enjoy the journey, the goal becomes a mere formality, doesn’t it? And yes, bragging isn’t a crime as long as you don’t go overboard. 😉
This was my seventh post in the Claiming myself back series. The encouraging feedback I got for it has convinced me that I’m on the right track, health-wise. Do stay with me as I wind this up in the next one. Thanks a lot for taking your precious time out and being a part of my journey.
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Hi Varsh,
Good post, very well written. Life is all about picking up new challenges. Keep moving forward and conquer them all.
Thanks for sharing, have a good day. 🙂
As i often say, ‘God gave us all a tongue and a brain each. In some, however, he forgot to connect both’ Which is why, a lot of people talk without thinking.
You know what works for you, Varsha. Continue doing that and enjoy the new you.
Keep up with the efforts, Varsh! It’s easy to get into the loop of self-doubt and pity and it’s two times harder to get out of it. Stay motivated and keep inspiring us!
You have inspired me so much ..Thanks a lot for sharing so much positivity 🙂
You go Varsh. If losing weight makes you feel better, good for you. And don’t ever let anyone put down your effort or your willpower.
To achieve anything great, it is really important to have some good motivation. But I’m glad to see your transformation despite the odds and discouraging comments. More power to you lady!
It’s so great that you stayed motivated to achieve your personal goal. And when people induce self-doubt staying focused is so important.
I loved all the post under claiming yourself back series. We need to take up new challenges
you are strong heart keep doing your best. never loose hope and your post motivate me too
It should be your call to loose weight. Loosing weight is not only to look thin but is to be more healthy, active and getting more endurance. I am proud of you. Keep it up.
Of course it’s your life and your hard work. People can just say whatever they want to. Just be immune to everyone who are not encouraging. Keep going!
I agree we should have our own personal goals and irrespective of anything we should achieve it. That’s a beautiful post loved reading it.
Your every post in this series made me feel proud of a woman’s determination towards herself . It must have been difficult with so many curious people ready with their suggestions
Great work.
I just love your content it’s very inspirational for me because here you talk about yoirsyouand not about some character from a fictional story which a lot of people do ?
Thanks for sharing, this is such a nice post..self motivationa
Is really good
I too agree that we should keep doing what we think is right as per our situation. No need to pay heed to extra surrounding noise unless it’s coming from a very close well wisher whom you trust
love your post.
You have all the reasons to be proud of yourself. Your posts are always inspiring with a positive feel. Same with this one too. But the line that made me smile is – “my weighing scale got an excited “Yes buddy, we did it!” Thats a very sweet way of looking at the weighing scale.
Yes agree Varsha, logo ka kaam hai kahna and they will never miss a chance to comment on whatever you accomplish or achieve. your journey is truly inspirational and I admire your hard work and dedication a lot.
Love this – and congratulations on your achievement!
Amazing! we all have our tough days and any progress takes a lot of background work. its so amazing to read this post.
Kuch to log kahenge logo ka kaam hai khana… Chodo bekarki baaton ko bus Jo khud ko Theek lage woh Karna.. Can’t think of anything but this song. You ate doing great.. Keep going.
This post has oodles of positivity and message that if we want we can!! Yes we are capable of doing anything, if we really want it to happen.
I am in the phase of life I don’t care what people think about me coz I know people will talk about you even if your right or wrong so just forget ke log kyaa kahenge ge… And lead ur life for your dreams
Love reading your posts under this topic. Good to know u never lost the focus from your goals; yOUR journey is inspirational Varsha.
I really liked your closing lines. “our goals are owned by us, and no one else.” That is the way to face life and move ahead with conviction, and to hell with the world. There are bound to be naysayers, whatever you do in life.
Only if I could meet you in person and hug! You have done two wonderful jobs, my dear friend. 1st – gained this sky high confidence about yourself, your body, health, and your limits. 2nd – you chucked the toxicity out from the life, all those who doubted you and your mission, Well, I was also one of those saying – you looking sick, but that was a small phase in your journey. Glad that I was not a pain in your ass then 😉 Love you, babe and I am so proud of you.
Amazing! we all have our tough days and any progress takes a lot of background work. Being proud of yourself is just another way of saying you have a strong sense of self-worth. I felt so proud reading your post. Go girl go ✌.
This is such an inspirational post. That transformation is amazing and really happy you did what you wanted. It is important to focus on personal goals and live the life that one wants.
Loved this post .If losing weight makes you feel better, good for you. Dont listen to people .
Varsha the other day we were chatting and I had asked you to guide me also claimn myself back. As in I am thoroughly inspired by your journet, grit and consistency a lot. You have truly inspired me to also achieve this for my own good. You are doing a great job and change for no one but yourself.