Ok, so my family and I went to visit DH's family and some of our friends from Ohio this past August. It was a good trip and we all had a good time. When I was there, I was already down...oh, just under 50 lbs by then since March. I felt good and thought I looked pretty good.
Other than a few of my friends, no one in Jon's family really said anything. I figured, well, I have a long way to go, so yeah, no big deal.
Fast forward to this weekend. Jon and I arrive in Ohio again for a family funeral and I have heard so much gushing about how great I look, how beautiful I look.
At first, I thought, I haven't lost that much since August. (Ok, it's close to 20 more pounds...)
But, when I looked at pictures from the wedding, I was like, Oh MY GOD! I look totally different than I did in August.
I accepted all the compliments with grace and a smile and a big thank you.
And, I felt really good.
I still have a long way to go--and the past few weeks have had me fighting with the same 3 to 5 pounds, but I'm still going in the right direction.
The entire weekend I kept track, made good choices: except for last night, which was Jon's and I last night here and a rare quiet meal between the two of us. I didn't go crazy, but ate more than I usually do. I felt it last night, but am much better today.
I felt bad, at first, for not keeping closer track or not just ordering a salad. But, what I've come away with this weekend is this: this is my life, one meal does not make a big difference. It may on the scale for Thursday (and, yeah, I'll be pissed, I'm sure, when I see a gain). But, two weeks from now, the damage of that meal will be long gone.
Maybe I am letting go--a little--to that all or nothing mentality. :)
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You are beautiful, Marie. :)
And all that you have accomplished on your WLJ is beautiful as well!
You are my inspiration, lady, and I am so proud of all you have achieved since beginning your WLJ!
You did great on your WLJ in 2006, and I am sure that 2007 will be a most excellent year for you and your WL goals as well.
There's no stopping you, lady!
Thank you so much for inspiring me to begin my own WLJ and for all of the wonderful support you have given me along the way. You are simply the bestest friend I could ever ask for, and I am so grateful to have you in my life!
This is gonna be a great new year for us, I just KNOW it!!!! *big grin*
btw, I'm gonna post some updated progress pics tom. on my bday, and I was wondering....
when are you gonna post some new ones of you, lady? :)
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