So, just before I began to write this post I was going to talk about my strategy to break 70lbs this week. Then, I thought to myself, lets weigh-in right now even though I weighed in yesterday and see if it's happened yet... Long and behold, I am at 71lbs of loss!
But the real reason I felt inclined to write today, is because yesterday I went shopping and I didn't really mean to buy a whole lot because I am about to take a three week holiday and figured I'd have lots of time then to "browse". Well, you know what they say when you are on a roll while shopping, "Strike the iron while its hot!" I was doing that little dance of joy right in the dressing room itself. I had grabbed some smaller sizes as I suspected I was getting down some and it was time to see if I was there yet. I am proud to report (this isn't my final goal, but for now I'm completely happy about this) that I am down to a size 18 on the pants and can wear XL and 1X on top. I am officially out of the those god awful 20s. Another couple of sizes and I'll be able to start shopping again the "normal" section and not have to pick through the awful plus sizes that always seem to try to make you like worse than you already do. I hate plus sizes. They pick floral imprints or colors or shapes that just are dreadful. That is why I wear a lot of black. It's a normal basic staple that you can't screw up. But, as I have been losing weight I have found I am buying other colors again. However, yesterday, I did buy two pairs of black pants and then another pair of the blue jeans I had in a 22, now in the size 18 - because the 22s are being held up by a belt. I have lost about 5 inches off my bustline now, maybe even more. I never took all my measurements at the beginning (I think I did not really want to know how bad off I was).
I leave for my Christmas Vacay in 6 days. I am looking forward to this trip, because I know this will give my family a chance to see the changes up close. Not just my physical looks, but also how I eat and move. I know they've been concerned about my health for a few years, and rightfully so. Back when I had my own business, I worked 60-80hrs/week, ate once a day, no exercise, and drank too much. I was so unhealthy back then. My blood pressure was high and I was so stressed out. Then we sold our business back in '04 and I thought I'd take care of myself back then. I even considered the surgery back then too, but opted not to since I could do it on my own. I was too busy enjoying myself and traveling to even really truly do something about it. Then my husband himself had two health scares in two years. I totally forgot about myself and then eventually went back to work full-time as the economy went down hill and found ourselves in a crunch just like everyone else. And from there on, my weight crept back up.
But enough of that, I have finally done something about it and it's working! I am trying to eat different things each day as I don't want to be stuck eating the same thing day in/day out.
Trying on clothes is so much fun now! It'll be nice when I can look in the mirror and see my problem areas totally gone. I am still waiting for that to happen. My mid-section has always been a source of frustration and once I see that disappear I'll feel truly free of the unsightly bulges.
Yes, I am excited! The thought that when I get back from my Christmas break, that I'll actually be down another few pounds and maybe even dare to think I'll be down 80lbs by then is amazing! I am so stoked!
Once again, best thing I ever did for myself. I can't stress that enough to others who are thinking about doing this for themselves. Its drastic and your life changes in more ways than you can imagine, however, the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Which brings me to my final point for today - I hate negative comments or thoughts. I have noticed when people try to bring others down and always have to make a negative statement in response to one you've made. What's up with that? It's always the same people too! I feel sorry for these people. They must be truly unhappy in life. Here's a thought for everyone reading this, think before you speak or write, is my negative comment really a valid point or am i lashing out because it's my usual response. Why is it that I am doing this? There's a book and video series out there called "The Secret". I recommended negative nay-sayers to read about this concept. It basically talks about how positive thoughts and energies will bring forth positive results. There is so much truth to this concept on a logical basis that I challenge those people to try it for awhile.
Why must we be negative? There are realists, then they're are just those party poopers. Positivity is so much nicer to be around. Negativity, I avoid like the plague. When I am around negative people, it has a tendency to spread easily. I have removed all negativity from my life. I don't have time for it, it's a plague I no longer wish to catch.
Think about it, do something about it. Here's the website for "The Secret":
http://www.thesecret.tv/thesecretbook/
Enjoy!
