went out last night and i feel better

I went out last night with some friends and I feel so much better today, i cant belive how much better i feel getting out and hanging with friends, they were all drinking and I just had water but i had a pretty good time just being around a bunch of people and getting fixed up. I am haveing a hard time with compilments though,

compliments kind of **** me off because they sound so back handed. was i so hideous before? it's the worst from my mom. she has always made comments about my weight. even in high school when i wasn't even fat (i think i was wearing like an 8 or a 10). I haven't gone out except we went to a baptism for some friends of ours. It was nice to get dressed up, but there weren't really any people I knew there... We're going to my sister's this weekend for a birthday party for my daughter and her son, so i probably won't be getting dressed up... i have enjoyed getting ready for work the last couple of weeks. I'm fitting into clothes that I haven't worn in a couple of years. I would love to go dancing or something, but we have been so busy! anyway... take care, Michelle

So glad your night out helped you feel better. I know being stuck in the house is hard. To me, it's amazing how easy it was on Saturday to not want all of the different kinds of food at my cousins wedding. I brought my own food and it was fine. I agree though, it is hard to take compliments. I've never been use to getting them and it is a whole new thing now. I know I'm losing, down 2 sizes, but don't see it very much, my kids do and others do, but I don't. It is important to get fixed up once in awhile. *S* Pam

i KNOW what you totally mean about compliments.....i find them hard to take also....but i am getting better i jus say a simple thanks! Good for you getting out and about and having some FUN!!

Serena - So glad you went out and enjoyed yourself. You sounded so forlorn before wondering how you'd be able to handle not eating and drinking with your peeps. You'll figure out that it's not all about the food and there is fun without it. Hard to believe, but those compliments are going to sound real fine when you get used to your new self. Go girl!