Februrary, Love Me First

It's February 1st and the stores are flooded with chocolates and candies. Can you walk by and resist the urge to buy a bag? I am a single women and honestly, right now I hate Valentines Day! This month I have set a few extra goals for myself simply because this month will be hard for me mentally. I do not want to get into the emotional fall of feeling sorry for myself that I am alone on Valentines. I have decided it is "Love Me First" month. I have my weight goal of 2lbs a week, finish the 2 books I'm reading, pamper myself with spa treatments, bubble baths, and relaxing weekends. All of us on our weight loss and spiritual journeys must learn to love ourselves. This will help us in all goals we are trying to achieve. If we love ourselves enough why would we reach for that bag of chocolates when we know it is not part of our new healthy lifestyle? Valentines is just a public day to show people you love them, if you are single like me show your family and friends! Take this month to love yourself and take care of you. Do you have something you have always wanted to do just for you but have never taken the time? This is the month to do it! I have decided to write myself a love letter describing all the things I love about me. Remember our journey through weight loss is also a time for us to look within ourselves. As we loose weight our thoughts, desires, and fears will all began to change. Lets start it, I'm ready!

"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world" - Lucille Ball