4 years ago today, I decided I had enough. I was tired of
hiding myself from the world, tired of punishing myself for being overweight,
tired of being embarrassed to go to buy clothing merely because I had outgrown
the clothes I had. I was even more tired
of being embarrassed to go out to eat because I’d always have to question if
I’d be able to fit into the booth, or if the table could be pushed out so I
could fit comfortably, or if people would watch my every move.. I was mortified
to hear people whisper about my size or little kids look at me with wide eyes
because I was so vastly overweight.
I knew I was overweight, I knew the world knew I as
overweight. My family would try to gently approach the subject hoping it might
push me in the right direction to put my health on the front burner instead of
leaving it on the back one. But until you yourself want to make a change, it
won’t happen.
I personally decided that I had to do something about my
health and possibly impending health problems, so I found a local Weight
Watchers meeting and walked in around 5:10pm on Thursday, February 25, 2010 and
signed up. I knew I could lose weight (I was a WW member in the past) and I
certainly knew I could try new things ... but did I know I would lose 180+ pounds
after 4 years? I didn't. And that certainly amazes me every single day.
I'm proof that if you want something for YOURSELF bad
enough, you'll do whatever it takes to get there. Is my journey done? Am I at
my goal weight? No, it’s not and I'm not ... but I do know I will get there in
time. This isn't a race, there is no finish line, and there are only milestones
and goals to achieve. It certainly isn’t always easy, and there are times that
things get real rough … but it is undoubtedly worth it in the end.
Congratulations! This is a wonderful accomplishment and you truly have been such an inspiration for me and I know for others. I really appreciate your blog and your food finds. Keep up the excellent work and dedication.!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, I truly appreciate it.
DeleteYou look wonderful! Inspiration like yours keeps all of us going. Your new photo reflects your hard efforts.
ReplyDeletecongratulations!
Thank you!
DeleteGreat job! It is awesome to see someone work so hard for their health and happiness. Keep it up!!
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