1. I caught my reflection in a mirror and the truth hit me...
I saw my image in the mirror and it became very obvious (that I was fat) …

2. My biggest challenge was finding a way to fit my passion for cooking into my healthier lifestyle.
It was very difficult to keep enjoying cooking so much while eating so little healthy food.

3. I didn’t feel deprived, and I felt free to give my body the care and attention it deserved.
I didn’t feel hungry or ignored, and I was eager to give my body the exercise and other care that it needed.

4. Another challenge to me was not to beat myself up if I ate something that was unhealthy and to take it as a sign to abandon my healthful habits.
Another challenge to me was not to feel guilty or inferior if I ate something unhealthy, and not to use this as an excuse to stop dieting or exercising because of one small failure.

5.Now that I know what I can achieve when I set my mind to it, my dreams are no longer out of reach.
Now that I know what I can do if I really want to, I can reach goals I once thought were very unlikely.

6. I have finally found myself.
I have finally discovered my strengths and who I am. (I have finally discovered my identity.)