Words of Encouragement

[Suzannesh 376]

Hi Everyone,

Things aren't always as they appear. Sometimes what seems to be the end is really just a new beginning. Like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

I remember a time when it felt like nothing could go right. The whole world appeared to be teamed up against me. But I kept on moving forward, even when I couldn't tell exactly where I was going.

I found in life it's not about attaining a goal. What's most important is who we become during our pursuit.

If every day is starting to feel like a struggle and your desires appear to be getting further and further away- Stop. Take a minute to breath and read through these Encouragement Quotes and

These of some things I have put together to encourage you when you are having a hard time, or your weight loss has slowed down or it has stalled, or someone is “bullying” you, or they are giving you a hard time about having weight loss surgery. Or you are just having a BAD DAY. We all have had some of these things happens to us during the process of weight loss or the planning of having WLS. I hope they are a little helpful.

1. Learn from others who have been down that road and popped out on the other side- successful, empowered, and matured as human beings.—Unknown Author

2. When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hand on—Franklin D. Roosevelt.

3. When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile—Author Unknown

4. The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning—Ivy Baker Priest.

5. It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves—Edmund Hillary. This happens to be one of my favorite quotes and it has gotten me through a lot of tough times in my life.

6. If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick up one of those pieces up and begin again.—Flavia Weedn

7. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. –M. Kathleen Casey

8. It is not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line.—Ashleigh Brilliant

9. Rock bottom is good solid ground, and a dead end street is just a place to turn around—J.R. Cobb

Some things I want you to consider—just some thoughts of my own.

Success is not a race, be patient.

Success leads to success.

Success is always a work in progress.

Success doesn't come to you--you go to it.

Success is a journey, not a destination. Focus on the process.

Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it.

Success is achieved and maintained by those who try-and keep trying.

When you get to a plateau, think of it as a landing on the stairway to your goal.

Hugs,

Suzanne

[meggspeggs 0]

Thanks for these words...

[Suzannesh 376]

Thanks for these words...

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to read them.

Suzanne

[Forensikchic 528]

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to read them.

Suzanne

I really enjoyed the analogy of the landing on the staircase. I am only in week 5 since surgery and have had a kidney stone setback. I am taking it in stride so far and not obsessing on the weight I have lost or not lost. I know I have to get healthy kidneys first (still have a stent) and then I can concentrate on that. Right now I have to concentrate on getting my fluids in for my kidneys sake. Thats whats important right now. I appreciate the words of encouragement. They mean alot to people like me, who have had complications and roadblocks early in this journey. Tammi