I have some great people in my world, that remind me to focus on the little victories. To focus on the fact that, today I am smaller than I have been since college. That I have gone from a size 32 pant to having a size 24 be too loose (come on waist, I need to fit into a 22, so my pants stay on). That some of my favorite shirts are now fitting my arms and chest better than they have in years. That I don't get winded walking 7 buildings to work in the morning. That I no longer need a bra extender for my cute bras (why the hell don't they make cuter bras for bit women? You make the damn cup size, but not the band size....that is another tangent for another day!
I am a pretty confident person, to begin with, but my confidence has soared. I fit into chairs better, my seat belt fits differently, and I have had to adjust my driver's seat to accommodate for the lost inches. I have been sharing my journey more and more with people. Especially when I have been going on dates with. I figure, it is part of me, I will be dropping weight, I can't eat large portions (still barely getting in 1/2 at a time and sure can't eat 3oz of meat yet, so if they want to be in my life.......this is a HUGE part of it. An alarm will go off on my phone all day, reminding me to take a vitamin, to drink or to eat. If they aren't comfortable with it....they should be able to make a decision early on.
It is great to see someone, that I haven't seen since the beginning of the journey and watch their reaction. You don't always see the changes, so it is nice when others do!
Today, I reached my first scale goal. I HATE not being able to be weighed at the doctor's office. It is embarrassing and doesn't keep me honest. I could have told her any weight over 350 and she would have had to take my word for it. Now, when I see her in February, she will be able to weigh me. I know I will cry, because this is huge! I am starting to "fit" into the real world. The world that isn't made for morbidly obese people. The world that seems to have forgotten that the US has a huge obesity problem!
I am down 69lbs from the beginning of my journey in April, 23 since surgery. I have lost 28 inches since June 29, 2016, with the biggest change being in my abdomen! Stomach fat is what kills people! I started back in the gym this week, and my body feels it. But I NEED routine, I need to be pushed, I need to know I am not sitting back and letting the surgery do all the work. I need to take control of my journey, of my life. For the first time in my adult life, I don't feel like I am on a diet. I feel like I have finally decided to make healthy choices. I can eat whatever I want, but I choose to put food that is packed with nutrients into my body.
Thought I would share my inches now, still not pretty, but they are moving in the right direction (for once)! Yep, 9.5 inches down since November 30th!
I have also signed up for the Sleek and Sassy Exclusive program through Sleek and Sassy Nutrition. Check her out! She has some great recipes and her coaching is so affordable. http://www.sleekandsassynutrition.com/ She is also hosting a retreat in AZ in October.
Even though, this journey is harder than I ever imagined (AND I did a crap load of research and prep), it is a journey that I am so happy I had the courage to jump into. Thanks for taking the ride with me!
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