Odd Moment...

I was just in Wal-mart trying to find some little circle things for my shower curtain. You know the little things that you put around the holes when they tear. Well didn't ever find them, but while looking I noticed this guy kept staring at me. I kept wondering why is he staring at me, he wasn't gawking or looking at me like I was gross, he was looking at me like he wanted to talk to me. He kept smiling and staring. Then it hit me maybe he finds me attractive, so I smile back at him and he starts beaming, but never speaks, I guess he was shy. Anyway it got me looking around at people as I was shopping and more guys where looking at me and smiling. he he kinda made my day. I'm not that fat girl that guys ignore anymore. Not that I care if they look or not, but it did feel good to be looked at like that by someone other than my husband. But the way I look at it you didn't care to look at me before don't bother now. I know that guy didn't know me before but I still feel that way, because I guarantee you 141 pounds ago he wouldn't have looked at me that way. Anyway just wanted to share that with you guys. Tina -141 lbs with 50 to go!

It is such a shame that people can't see inner beauty because I know you have always had that....you are a very caring person. I am glad he made your day, you are beautiful and you deserve every look that you get. You have done such and amazing job. I know it is hard to accept the looks because we all remember what life was like prior to losing weight. I have always stressed to my kids that looks are not important that it is the inner beauty that counts. I can promise you that is one thing they know I'll kick their butt for making fun or not including someone because of their looks, ugly, fat, skinny whatever. I emember the hurt from my youth and I share it often with my kids. I sure wish more people understood inner beauty. Thanks for sharing, Jodi

Thanks Jodi, You always say just the right things, your so awesome. And I bet your kids are too, I know they have a wonderful role model. And I always try to teach Brett that too. Hopefully he will always see people for who they are not what they look like. Thanks again, Tina

You look great and I'm glad the rest of the world can share the "glow" of your presence. Hey, don't forget about those of us in the "chubby-no-flirt" lane. Frances Wanna be Tina when I grow up!

Thanks Frances, I could never forget about you. Tina Glad someone wants to be me with they grow up.

Tina, I do know what you mean, I still have 70 lbs to go, but I already notice a difference in the way I am treated at stores, groceries, restaurants etc. I didn't exist or was a spectacle when I was 426 lbs. Now I am still heavy, but not shocking in peoples eyes, I guess. But people that I knew that didn't give me the time of day before can kiss my sagging butt now. Sorry about the ugly feelings but I just get fired up, thinking about it.

Don't apologize let it all out, it is frustrating. Tina

Tina...WTG....you are beautiful inside and out and its too bad that society judges us by the way we look and not who we are. I have been judged all my life and it makes me sick for people to act that way. You just keep up the good work and know that your husband loves you for you, it has been married to two different women on the outside but the same beautiful loving woman inside. denise

Thank you Denise, your pretty awesome yourself!! Tina