3 years out and found perspective! FINALLY

I just wanted to share a little revelation. This Halloween I pulled my wedding dress out so I could see the back of the train and how it was bustled. On a whim I tried it on. Keep in mind, that I married 10 years ago. My weight when I was married is still a 40 lb loss in the future. I’ve got a ways to go.  Well you would not believe, but that dress fit better today than it did then. My stomach is so much slimmer than it was back then. My back fat is pretty much gone. My hubby even commented that he was shocked how good it looked. And then a tear welled up because he said I look more beautiful now than the day he met me. WOW! Yes, I know, He’s a keeper. And to think that I have been so fixated on the stupid numbers on the scale. I have lusted after that wretched #199 for so long that I forgot to look and realize how much healthier I am. Back then, I could never have run a 5k, hiked 20 some miles over a glacier, rode a bike for almost 50 miles. NO WAY! But I can now! I need to remember that muscle really does weigh more than fat. I need to remember that happiness and health are much lighter on the soul than chub. Putting on that dress reminded me that I need to honor, love and cherish myself too. Folks, I’m three years into my journey. I know it’s tough out there, but you have to keep your chin up, keep vigilant and above all don’t give up. Even if you blow it for the day, for the week, for last month, god forbid… It doesn’t matter! Tomorrow you have to start over. Keep trying because YOU are worth it.

Great post, but I was hoping to see you in the dress ;o)

I'll get that for you tomorrow.... LOL!

Congrats Tiff! 
Awesome post!  I tried to remember that while I was in Mexico parading around in my swimsuit that while others may see me as an ovreweight size 16 woman I know just how far I've come and I felt great!  As you know, I'm still striving to reach goal too, but if I never lose another pound but maintain my loss then it's o.k.  It really is!  The number on the scale is really not what this is about as long as better health is acheived.  Only that will help extend our lives!

You're doing great!

Lisa O.

Excellent post, pretty lady!

Hey, is that a collarbone I see in that photo of you?

Jean

Good post! I have to agree with Tooty. I was really looking forward to seeing you iin that dress! Such a true story.

AMEN, Tiff ---- you said it all!

Your post are always Great...You look Fantastic Tiff.

By golly Jean's right that there is a bona fide collar bone! You have come a long way baby and your accomplishments are noteworthy. A number is just a number, what counts is how you feel about yourself.

 I love this post and I love you!