15th May 2014
Life is hard, after all it kills you. Katharine Hepburn
Life’s hard, but the good thing is it’s equally hard for all
of us! Nobody’s HARD can be compared to
anyone else’s. From a diet point of
view, we all have our ‘hard’ we all find it difficult in some way, you may
think because you work shifts it’s hard for you to stick to the plan and I don’t
doubt it is, but what about that poor love with triplets who’s not actually
slept more than 2 hours for the last 3 months!
Who’s ‘HARD’ is harder, who’s got the more difficult ‘life’ to contend
with. Is it harder for someone who has
to work away and eat in hotels all the time or for someone who has to try and
make £30 last her the week to buy food, or maybe it’s the one who has got to
feed 5 kids and a husband, all of which expect something different to eat! Mmm we can all play the “HARD” card, everyone
has their story, OR we can all say right, this is my life, my situation, how do
I make Weight Watchers FIT! Don’t like
the idea of finding a way to make it work, then shut up, stop moaning and stay
overweight! Did that sound abrupt? It was supposed to, I will go above and
beyond to help anyone who wants to change, who’s willing to try, even if they
think they can’t do it and it’s the hardest mission they’ve ever had, but if
that person isn’t willing to try, I can’t help.
“I can’t, I don’t like, I won’t”, those words don’t help unless they’re
followed by a positive, such as, “I can’t do …. but I could try to do ……” “I
don’t like….. so instead maybe…..” or “I won’t …… but I’m willing to…..” See now that’s called progress, but playing
the “it’s hard and I can’t” card won’t get you anywhere but it will help you
stay where you are just fine!
Thankfully 99.99% of my members do want to find solutions
and are willing to change, that’s what makes my job so rewarding, 371lb lost so
far this week is proof they that do change and find solutions, they find ways
to make Weight Watchers FIT into their lives despite all the obstacles and boy
do some have more than their fair share of obstacles, I’m actually in awe of
some people and their ability to stay on track despite all the ‘crazy’ in their
lives. Obviously I can’t talk about
particular people’s circumstances but I continually get amazed by the strength
some people show especially in difficult times in their lives.
A quote I read recently said “there isn’t a person you
wouldn’t love if you could read their story” and after being a Weight Watcher leader for
almost ten years I have to say this is very true, we are all damaged in some
way, and you never know someone’s struggles and hardship until you take time to
listen, and you know what, the more you take time to listen and learn about
people who enter your life, the more you will be amazed by them. It’s very sad that some people never let you
get to know them, that their walls are so high and their defences so brutal
that it’s too difficult and painful for anyone to get close.
Never be afraid to let your guard down through fear of
someone not understanding, you may just find a brand new friend or ally, if you
don’t what’s the worst case scenario?
Whatever the worst thing you can think of it, it’s never going to be as
bad as going through life, sad, bitter, unhappy or alone, let those defences down
if you have built them up – take a risk.
Bit deep this morning, sorry for that but I use this as a
way to process what’s in my head and yesterday one person really affected me with
their behaviour, I don’t believe anyone wants to be horrid and disliked, I just
think they’ve become that way through circumstances – maybe I’m wrong, maybe
some people get a kick from it but I’d prefer to live with the belief we’re all
good people underneath and we all want to be liked and loved.
So on that note, have a great day BeYOUtiful, smile, eat
Gorgeous, focus on the healthy and happy and be thankful for everyone in your
life who makes you feel good, I’m very lucky I come into contact with over 500
people a week who do that for me!
Just one of the many people I've met that made me smile!
Spend time with people who make you smile....
1 comment:
some people just like to use excuses Bev and you do an amazing job inspiring people to make a change to their life so let that person who upset you waft by like a breeze and think of all your lovely members who truly appreciate you. some people don't know the meaning of a hard life. God help them if they lived in a war torn or poverty striken country. There's always someone with a harder life than your own. We all need to make the best of what we've got and enjoy life. We are on this earth for a small amount of time and it rushes by so quickly.
Keep your chin up and hold your head high your doing a brilliant job!! Xx
Post a Comment