Hey Skinny!

It was my second week of yoga and I was waiting for the session to start. I lay down on the mat, just breathing with my eyes shut and I was about to drift off to sleep when Aunty May suddenly said, "Hey Skinny!" Without thinking, I opened my eyes and I said, "Yes?"

Aunty May said, "Wah so good! You actually responded!"

At that moment, I was like "Wow! I actually responded to her statement!" 

Why is this simple remark and response so important? It is because all this time, my self-talk has been telling me that I'm still big, there are still some parts that could do with some shrinking and that I would not describe myself as slim, let alone skinny. 

There are actually many facets of how I can take this realization but I will share only one, the negative self-talk has to stop! I have done really well so far, and I am constantly reminded by my wonderful friends how far I have come. Outwardly, I am taking steps in loving myself through being more mindful about the food I eat and how much I eat but this has not matched with what is going internally - namely my thoughts and the conversation that goes on inside my head that I have with myself. I am beginning to now see how my negative internal self-talk of late is affecting me on this adventure so far.

This is a GREAT realization for me! And you are here to witness it!

Each day, I choose to affirm and believe one positive statement about myself.