Today was a first, the first time I’ve chosen myself and my goals over the instant gratification that stuffing my face with a Lindt bunny and coffee to start my day on Easter Sunday would have given me!

I had told a few people close to me that it was my plan, that my long term weight loss and health goals were more important to me right now than having some chocolate at Easter. (thanks beautiful daughter Lily for getting me a protein bar instead ❤️)

After all, Easter for me as a Christian is far more about Jesus than chocolate.

I don’t share this for any congratulatory comments or praise, I share it because I want people to know that you ALSO can face tough days and challenges knowing you are in full control and can make the choice that serves you most.

I haven’t really shared the full extent of my health goal but part of it is that I am going to lose 30+ kilos this year. I have committed that to myself and I deserve to show up for myself daily. Easter was no exception to that.

Excuse the language in the above image but my past 4 weeks have been spent daily checking in with my friend and mentor, this has taken daily reflection and a much deeper diving into my previous failed attempts at achieving the goals I have set for myself. When I tell you this image hit different, it’s an understatement.

You see the above in my opinion is one of the most important steps in any journey whether it be health/weight/career/school… no matter the goal, the awareness of the situation you’re in and that you are quite literally the only person who can take control and instigate change is crucial to your success.

I have dieted my whole entire adult life, I think the only time I haven’t is actually when I have been pregnant or grieving the losses of 2015/2016. 4 weeks ago I had a friend offer to help me & I haven’t looked back.

I am working daily on changing my subconscious patterns and reactions & by doing this, it’s helping me see that dieting was part of the problem! I was focused on the wrong thing. Now as of right now I am tracking calories and this is part of my day to day but the bigger change has been the changes I’m implementing to my thinking. Catching myself in a thought and actively changing it.

Additionally that when I made the commitment to myself a few weeks ago, I no longer was “trying” to be a healthy person, I “AM” now healthy & this is who I am now. This is powerful and I am loving the mental strength I am feeling because I made that commitment to be the person I want to be.

So in 2023 please know I am not setting boundaries to cut anyone off, I am setting boundaries because I love myself enough to commit to these goals & and show up for the “Me” I plan to be. If something doesn’t serve the path to this, I just don’t want it right now! This includes my annual Lindt bunny hehe!

Anyways, if you made it this far, thanks for reading! The future Jess is fierce, determined, strong mentally & physically and I can’t wait for you to meet her!

Til next time, MrsJRad ❤️