Standing on that scale and seeing my goal weight staring back at me on that scale was that moment.
Back on that cold December morning in 2010 was the day that I could finally say, "I did it!"
All of those struggles to get to my goal weight had finally turned into a reality.
A reality of something that I had only hoped for.
I had only dreamed of that moment.
And now it had finally come true.
Now that I have maintained my goal weight for over three years, I find that I often thank myself for finally losing those 115+ pounds and keeping those pounds off.
I thank myself silently when I happen to overhear a conversation among a few obese coworkers (who are my age) talking about their doctor putting them on Type 2 Diabetes medications.
That could have easily have been me getting Type 2 Diabetes. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic before I was banded.
I thank myself quietly when walking through the neighborhood Costco Store and happen to see an obese person riding around in an electric scooter.
That could have easily have been me in that scooter. Before I was banded, I was totally on the road to "Scooter Town."
I thank myself proudly when I put on that size 2 skirt and size small top. I stand in front of the mirror. They fit and I feel amazing. I think to myself, "this is me now."
I thank myself when I get to the top of the stairs (third floor) of my apartment building carrying six heavy grocery bags and realize that I am not even winded or out of breath. This is me now.
I thank myself for continuing to do the HARD WORK each and every day to ensure that my 115+ pound weight loss remains a reality in my life.
And I have a feeling...
...that I'll be thanking myself for the rest of my life.
Back on that cold December morning in 2010 was the day that I could finally say, "I did it!"
All of those struggles to get to my goal weight had finally turned into a reality.
A reality of something that I had only hoped for.
I had only dreamed of that moment.
And now it had finally come true.
Now that I have maintained my goal weight for over three years, I find that I often thank myself for finally losing those 115+ pounds and keeping those pounds off.
I thank myself silently when I happen to overhear a conversation among a few obese coworkers (who are my age) talking about their doctor putting them on Type 2 Diabetes medications.
That could have easily have been me getting Type 2 Diabetes. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic before I was banded.
I thank myself quietly when walking through the neighborhood Costco Store and happen to see an obese person riding around in an electric scooter.
That could have easily have been me in that scooter. Before I was banded, I was totally on the road to "Scooter Town."
I thank myself proudly when I put on that size 2 skirt and size small top. I stand in front of the mirror. They fit and I feel amazing. I think to myself, "this is me now."
I thank myself when I get to the top of the stairs (third floor) of my apartment building carrying six heavy grocery bags and realize that I am not even winded or out of breath. This is me now.
I thank myself for continuing to do the HARD WORK each and every day to ensure that my 115+ pound weight loss remains a reality in my life.
And I have a feeling...
...that I'll be thanking myself for the rest of my life.
That is so awesome. I am back on track now and know I can't take my eye off the ball again. You have done so great. Congrats!!
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ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get there! I'm working so hard and it is paying off! Thank you for your inspiration!'
ReplyDeleteI've maintained my 110 lb. weight loss since 12/2010 so just over three years too. It is an amazing feeling!
ReplyDeletegood for you!! I love the way you point out that you thank yourself. It's almost as if your old self is thanking our new self and visa versa. There is no one else to thank but yourself and you deserve all of the credit! I'm so proud of you!!
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