January 26, 2011, I walked into my first Weight Watchers meeting and weigh-in and haven't missed one since! This journey has been longer than anticipated, full of ups and downs (on the scale and emotionally), but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I have learned so much about myself through this journey to a healthier, and consequently much happier, me.
Here are some things that are new to me that I love...
- I can cross my legs at the knee without having to have something to rest my foot on to keep them crossed. This may not sound like a big deal but trust me, IT IS.
- I don't worry about back fat popping out all over the place.
- I love my legs... no seriously, I LOVE THEM. I love the definition in them from my training sessions, the countless hours on the stair climber, and the THOUSANDS of squats and lunges that I have done.
- I can go shopping ANYWHERE! I mean, I shop at The Closet and TJ Maxx and Ross and Target and Kohl's and Nordstrom Rack and so many other places, places that I never thought I could shop before. I was so restricted with my clothing options before dropping the pounds.
- Since I am now able to shop virtually anywhere, I love to shop (within my means) and experiment with fashion that I never would have before. I bought a pair of coral color jeans recently and I am IN LOVE with them. I take risks rather than trying to blend in with the crowd.
- I can wear a racer back tank without hesitation. This is mostly thanks to Bodypump and the training sessions... as much as I hate working out my back and shoulders, I am thankful that I have stuck through the pain!
- With all of the working out and eating better, I am a MUCH happier person... so much more at peace.
- Along with the perk of being happier, I have A LOT more energy and feel like a slug if I go more than a day without doing something active. Along with that, when I go more than a day... I am not so happy. If I keep the cycle going the way I should, it works better on all levels!
- I have collar bones. I mean I know I always had them but you can see them now. I feel so much more feminine with them. Again, may not sound like a big deal but it is to me.
- I look at serving sizes BEFORE opening a package/taking a drink/stuffing my face. Did you know that there are only 4 Thin Mints in a serving of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies? No, it isn't a sleeve like most of us think and act... it is 4 cookies! To go further, those 4 cookies are more satisfying than you may think. Try it.
- I am more confident. SO MUCH more confident.
- I stand up for myself. If I don't like the way someone is talking to me or treating me, I let them know. I am worthy of great love, it is time to start living that truth.
- I try new things.
- I put myself out there... or shall I say I am trying to do this. :)
- I believe in myself and the dreams that I have.
All this to say, what a difference a year makes. I still have about 24 pounds to go before reaching "goal" and becoming a lifetime member of Weight Watchers. Some days, it feels like these 24 pounds are going to take FOREVER, in fact it feels that way on most days. When I get frustrated, I look at how far I have come and celebrate the journey that I am on. I don't dwell on the 24, I celebrate the 36.
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