toolsoftime's Journal, 27 Feb 18

Honestly do it for you. Trust me by no means am I happy with my size but I’m better then I was and I still have a ways to go. But now when I dress up it isn’t to cover up what I’m unhappy with when I dress up now it is me giving myself the love I deserve. Currently I’m 310 but last year around this time I was almost 400. Yeah so people may be repulsed by me but when I dress up and show off my body it isn’t for them it’s for me. So if entering a contest will make you happy then do it!!! I’m all for it! But remember no matter what anyone else says beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and just remember YOU are beautiful no matter what score you get. But hey show it off and be proud you have and will work hard! I believe in you! 

Sounds like a BLAST!!! 

That is really Awesome!!! 👍👍👍-fully support it!! 

I have to agree with kickingcarbs, you do these types of things for you. We should not be in the business of pleasing other people before we take care and please ourselves. 

I say go for it!!! Who cares what others think! You have to feel good in your own skin and if that is what will make you feel good then go for it!!  

Do it!!!! The best things about choosing to do things that will make feel happy & accomplished is they are just for you, no one else. Your family loves you and at first they may not approve, but with everything they’ll understand how important it is to you and love you regardless. They don’t have to like it, but they’ll always love you. Go get it girl 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️ 

You do you!  

I think setting a goal like that is very beneficial - my goal is to run a 10-minute mile, which of course means I've got to be training. Right now I'm at a little under 12 minutes per mile, so every few weeks I need to increase speed. Likewise, you will have benchmarks that will need to be met for this competition (I assume), and that gives you something to focus on. You are wise to avoid the nay-sayers who will not be supportive, but I think eventually your family will need to be informed at the very least. Hopefully they will get onboard when they see you working hard & realize how much this means to you. I'm once again on my company's marathon relay team, running a 10K portion, so like you I gotta get BUSY!!! Good luck!  

I’m a bikini competitor. And it is definitely a goal that’s puts your discipline to work. It’s also one of the most satisfying feelings of accomplishment! If it makes you feel good, do it! 

Thank you so much! What a welcoming and supportive community. I appreciate all this love so much and am looking forward to this journey. Have a great day everyone and keep up the great work <3 

Sending love and support! What a fun goal to work for. 

Go for it, sometimes its nice to get out of your comfort zone, and try something else!!! 

I agree with DO N OK...it sounds like a fantastic idea...have fun with your challenge;) 

Thanks so much! This is going to be one crazy, fun and challenging ride. Sending so much love to everyone <3 

Do what makes you happy, who cares about what others think.