The Little Things...

I will be six weeks out tomorrow. I don't know how much I have lost, nor do I really care. I became very depressed when I started to focus on the movement (or lack of) on the scale, especially when I compared my loss to that of my peers. But this weekend, I got my first "real" compliment. I consider it a real compliment because it was the first one that came from someone who doesn't know that I've had the surgery. It was at that moment that I decided I needed to focus on and enjoy the little things.... - Parking at the furthest spot from the Stop & Shop entrance, because I want to - and enjoying the walk! - Adjusting the position on the seat in my car because I am now suddenly too far away - Not having the back of my bra continually rolling up on me because it doesn't have a flat surface to lay on. - Having to go buy new shoes, because the current ones are too loose. - Going to a concert and not worrying about getting through the turnstyle. - Sitting in a seat at the Dunkin Donuts center and not worrying about the guy sitting next to me and how uncomfortable he is. - Walking up a hill and not feeling like I might die in the process. - Wearing my comfy sweats and having my husband tell me they look like "Hammer" pants because they're so loose. - Buying new underwear that is 3 sizes smaller. - Putting on that sweater I love but have never worn because the upper arms are too tight - only to find that now it is a little too big. - Going to Marshalls (Old Navy, Kohls, etc. ) and shopping for myself, not just for my husband and my kids. These are the things that I am learning to enjoy. The weight loss is not my priority anymore. I am working on eating my protein, getting in all of my fluids, remembering to take my vitamins and my calcuim, etc... But most of all I am learning to live my life and enjoy each of these little things. I thought I had a great life before and that it couldn't get much better. I am learning that there's always room for improvement - I guess I was so accustomed to certain things, I never considered life any other way. I'm glad I was wrong I hope that you all can find some little things to bring joy into your life! Jen

Jen, Be very proud of yourself. You will certainly succeed. Mentally, this is the way that we all must look at the weight loss process to achieve our goals! Keep up the great work! Denise

Jen, thank you for the "gentle reminder" that our journey isn't entirely about the SCALE... There are much more important "details" that need to be considered & well, enjoyed. I don't know who said this but I find it to be very true; "Life is not a destination, to get to. It is a journey to enjoy throughout." We all need to have patience with ourselves & not just think about those "stupid" numbers... Marianne