It is so weird, the scale has not changed. I am still at 217 lbs. but the real tight clothes I could not even come close to buttoning, are easy to wear now. The body is adjusting to my new weight. I am far from my goal, but I am happy with the results so far. From this point out, it has become more of a mental game. I am proud of my progress and accept myself where I am now.
I also must report some mini miracles. Yesterday was mothers day. I went and paid my respects to my sweet late mom at my hill where some of her ashes are buried over looking the Pacific ocean. In the past I was still too sad to face the loss of her and I could barley hike up the hill to the prime spot, but yesterday I was able to walk up the steep grade without an ache or pain. It was effortless. THIS IS HUGE FOR ME. Not out of breath, not in pain and even today, I am not sore. I feel her with me in a very positive way.
What an improvement in the quality of my life. For a big heavy woman who couldn't walk up a flight of stairs without stopping or crumbling to her knees in pain, THIS IS THE BIGGEST JOY EVER! I feel strong and empowered! I have been able to let her go and I am okay with it. I still miss her, but am no longer stunted by grief.
I went to my first Strawberry Music Festival and set-up my glamorous camp last Memorial day weekend. The very next day, May 29th, I flew to Mexico and had VSG surgery. I have lost almost 70 pounds in a year, but 47 ½ inches total all over me. I went from a size 28 to a size 16 so far. My goal was to get to a size 8. I am not sure what THAT will look like on the scale. We will see.
I am bringing the Glamp-O-Rama camp back to the Strawberry Music Festival this year (2 weeks from now) and I am half the size I was and am very happy. I am stronger, happier and ready to chill and party a years worth of hard work and determination to a better quality of life.
I also must report some mini miracles. Yesterday was mothers day. I went and paid my respects to my sweet late mom at my hill where some of her ashes are buried over looking the Pacific ocean. In the past I was still too sad to face the loss of her and I could barley hike up the hill to the prime spot, but yesterday I was able to walk up the steep grade without an ache or pain. It was effortless. THIS IS HUGE FOR ME. Not out of breath, not in pain and even today, I am not sore. I feel her with me in a very positive way.
What an improvement in the quality of my life. For a big heavy woman who couldn't walk up a flight of stairs without stopping or crumbling to her knees in pain, THIS IS THE BIGGEST JOY EVER! I feel strong and empowered! I have been able to let her go and I am okay with it. I still miss her, but am no longer stunted by grief.
I went to my first Strawberry Music Festival and set-up my glamorous camp last Memorial day weekend. The very next day, May 29th, I flew to Mexico and had VSG surgery. I have lost almost 70 pounds in a year, but 47 ½ inches total all over me. I went from a size 28 to a size 16 so far. My goal was to get to a size 8. I am not sure what THAT will look like on the scale. We will see.
I am bringing the Glamp-O-Rama camp back to the Strawberry Music Festival this year (2 weeks from now) and I am half the size I was and am very happy. I am stronger, happier and ready to chill and party a years worth of hard work and determination to a better quality of life.
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| The quality of my life depends on what I acknowledge and focus on. I CHOOSE JOY & ACCOMPLISHMENT THIS WEEK. |
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