What have YOU done???

Hi everybody! I don't know how many people watch that show "Biggest Loser" but the theme song has me thinking ... part of the song goes "What have you done today to make you feel proud?" Sooooooo, how about making this a weekly thread? I've been having some emotional issues lately and I just thought maybe this would help bring out the positives in our lives right now! Anyone want to share? "What have YOU done this week to make you feel proud?"................. Last night I took a 60 minute Spin type class at the gym ... and I kept up with everyone! I was sweating like a pig but I kept at it and I felt like I belonged there. I was so proud of myself! There is no way I could have even pedaled for 5 minutes at over 300 pounds. I'm now down to 189 pounds and even though I was larger than most all the other women in the class, I still felt like I did just as good as they did! Woo hoo! Deanna

Well mine isn't exercise related but its a big one for me. We had our Christmas dinner for work and I actually had the nerve to ask a guy to go with me. The "old" me would have NEVER had the nerve to do that. So it makes me proud to know that my self confidence is increasing (well at least a little). and BTW I LOVe Biggest Loser -- I cried last night when Eric put up double digits again. Mandy

Oh my gosh, Mandy! You asked a guy out???? Details! We need details!!!!! What did he say? Do you have a special outfit to wear? I bet you are nervous!!! I'm hoping that Eric wins on Biggest Loser!!! Deanna

He's a "friend" from my church. I asked to him to go to my school christmas "party" (just dinner at a local restaurant). He said yes and we had great time. I have never really "dated". I had a couple of serious boyfriends but that was high school and early college. This is kind of a confusing situation..lol He's shy. I'm shy. But we had good conversation the entire night. I'm not jumping to conclusions about it. We'll see what happens. The outfit ..now thats the funny part. My sis and I had a blast looking Monday and Tuesday. (The party was Tues and I waited until Sunday to ask...it took me that long to get the courage hahaha). But we settled on a red sweater. I came home and was getting ready. She shows up about 30 minutes later and says you've got to try this sweater on. I said oh my gosh that looks toooo little. She said "Its an XL now try it on. IT was great. I put a pic in my profile under my blog section. All in all good fun and a great confidence booster for me even if nothing comes of it.

Hi Mandy! You look BEAUTIFUL in that little red sweater!!! Red is a great color on you! I'm so proud of you for asking him out ... I know that had to take a lot of courage! Maybe you should ask him out again!!! Deanna

I think I am paddling as fast as I can. I swear, I have not really done ANYTHING for me lately, I am so swamped with work, but I promise after last nights issue with dinner, I will take time for me. just as soon as I can. LOL isnt that HORRIBLE? I will make time for me when I get time. the whole point of why I am at this point, it always putting me last. I ended up in bed at 7 pm last night after completely dumping on dinner (meatloaf / sweet potatoes) so my body forced me to settle down. I just keep telling myself, just 12 more days, just 12 more days.

I like this idea Deanna, Lets see, today I went to the gym and exercised. I got my hair cut and hilighted too - I felt pretty selfish but I look and feel better than I have in at least a month. I tried spinning once - and I was 300 lbs and I thought I would die! I've never had the nerve to try again. Good for you for trying something new!!! Kathryn

this is a fabulous idea! In college i took a class called PMA positive mental attitude and the professor told you to name three good things that happend to you that day. In the beginning it was really hard to do but as you knew you had to do it you really looked for more positive things to say. I'm going on Friday (tomorrow) for a belly dancing class. I used to take belly dancing ages ago and i loved it, but it was alot of money and i just didn't have it. Fast forward a year, i still don't have the money but you know what, i'm so worth it that i'll have to find it somewhere now won't i? When i took belly dancing lessons i was really in touch with how my body worked and performed and I felt so powerful as a woman. Hugs, ANDI

This is such a good idea. I have not had any foriegn food (popcorn, cookies, carbs) in my mouth all week. I am trying to stick to protein and my fluids for the next week and a half. So far it has pulled me off of the plateau that I was on and have lost about a pound a day. Just 3 pounds more to my week and a half goal to weigh 155, if I make it before the 15th then I am going to change my goal to weigh 150 pounds so I can finally weigh less than my Grandfather. He was the one that paid for my surgery and has always been concerned about my weight. He is just tickled pink about how I feel now. I am so happy that he is able to see me healthy and happy before something happens to him (he is 85 years old). Danice

I like this idea...spin class wow I have not even gone in that room...LOL well this week has been busy so nothing so far for me.. but plan on dancing the night away Sat with my husband and daughter and her b/f... I am debating getting my hair done and highlighted... we shall see