Well, as of last week, I have hit 60lbs lost total. It's absolutely shocking to think about. It's been just over a year total. To think that this time last year I weighed more than 300 lbs.... it sometimes brings me to tears. I realized that in the car the other day. Just driving and this though entered my mind. It hit me hard. I can't believe how far I've come.
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| No makeup. But this dress is amazing! |
Lots of people ask me questions about my journey. I am all too happy to share because if anything I do, have done or will do can inspire someone to change their life... well that's a bonus.
One of the questions I get most often is how much further I have to go. Well, I really don't know. I have not decided on a final goal, and I try to not think about it too much. However, I can say, I'm probably about half way to the point in which I'd be willing to set a final goal. If that makes sense!
I was asked today about how different I feel, and what is the most different. Probably the biggest difference for me is how I feel about having my picture taken. I don't freak out about how a picture came out, or what angle the person is taking the photo from. I actually rather enjoy getting my picture taken now, which is a HUGE leap from a year ago. Or even 6 months ago.
I am very public about my weight loss, making public posts on Facebook, writing a blog, ritually texting my parents, etc. It may seem like showboating or setting myself up for failure. However, these things are what keep me the most motivated. I want you all to keep me accountable. I want to share what works for me and what doesn't. And I want you to judge me when you see me eating a cookie (well, more than one!). Also, I want to know what works for you, what motivates you and what causes you to struggle. And I truly feel my public nature with this lifestyle opens the lines of communications and makes it okay for us to talk about it.
Next week I'll talk about how I shop, saving time, money and frustration!
