Good Morning All,
Happy holiday to those in the U.S. Kids are back to school tomorrow
I read through the last couple of days on the AF thread. I do not come to this thread as often as I used to but I have to say that this Monthly Abs thread was my lifeline for a very long time. It was the only thread I read and posted on for quite a while.
What separated this thread from so many others here was that people held each other accountable for being AF and I listened to and learned from those who had a solid amount of AF under their belts. The pats on the back and the "it's okay, just get back on the wagon" type comments only went so far for me; there were many other threads I could have participated in if that is what I wanted. What worked was people geing completely honest and authentic in their feedback. People who asked the tough questions.
The path to becoming AF is not easy; like all learning and growth, it requires some discomfort and honest self-assessment. I liken it to training for a marathon. If I wasn't keeping up with my training/mileage and my coach said to me, "that's okay," I know that I in no way would be prepared to run that 26 plus miles on the race day and I might even get injured. Support and love are great and I thrive on it. I also know that honesty, feedback, and being out of my comfort zone is how I grow.
Love and respect to all,
M3
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