Emancipated_tai's Blog

Emancipation: (noun) – 1. The act of freeing or state of being freed; liberation. 2. Informal freedom from inhibition and convention.  

I have been a member of MFP since July of 2011 and in that time I have learned so much. When I started, I wasn’t aware that I would not only become physically but emotionally invested in this process. I figured that I would lose some weight and that would be that; however, I never thought about what I might actually gain. So far I have:  

·         Amazing MFP friends who support my process.

·         Enjoying life in its maximum capacity.

·         Developed healthy eating habits and exercise regiments.

·         Confidence and a higher level of self-esteem.

·         Realization that weight is not the only factor to be dealt with during this process & dealing with those issues.

·         Reassurance that I will achieve my goals.  

Being 260 pounds in July of 2011 I couldn’t imagine that a year later I would be down to 197! I’m still a ways from my goal; however, I feel like I have won already. The changes I’ve made in the last year have allowed me to free myself from so many negative vibes I had surrounding me. I now have joy. I wake up and look forward to life. I always walk around with my head held high and a smile on my face, which was something I never did before. Not only are people noticing the changes in my body, but also the changes in my attitude.  

In light of this, I have decided to change my screen name to reflect how I feel; EMANCIPATED!!! I am free from the negativity of being overweight and unhealthy. I am free of feeling like I am not wanted. I am free of not believing in myself. I AM FREE!!!