What a difference a year makes!
Oh how time flies!
This past year has been such a whirlwind….Even though I have been in the stall of all stalls, I have decided not to focus on the things that I haven’t accomplished, like meeting goal or losing 100lbs. Today, instead, here on my one year surgiversary, I am going to focus on the positives.
What I have lost:
· Depending on the day, between 85-88lbs.
· Down from a size 22/24 shirt to a medium (unisex) or a large/XL in misses.
· Down from a size 20 pants to a 10/12 depending on the brand.
· Not sure if this is good or not, but down from a size 9 shoe to an 8!
· I no longer beat myself up over stalls, gains or miscues.
What I have gained:
· The confidence to stand up for myself.
· A more positive outlook on life.
· The ability to help others help themselves.
· I have muscles! (Well, I always had them, but now they’re visible!)
· MOST IMPORTANTLY-I have allowed myself to be loved (by someone other than my family) for the first time in my life.
· To finally love myself no matter what!
Today I’m celebrating my surgiversary by hopping on a plane to go to San Diego to speak at a conference. I’ll be sporting my cute new professional outfit and speaking with all the confidence in the world! Thanks to all my MA and OH friends in general!
~Jenn
what you gained is worth so much more than what you lost - it will last a lifetime!!!! (Not knocking what you've lost - it's amazing too!) i'm celebrating your surgiversary as my 1 week surgiversary, and it's an honor to know you and have been a little part of your journey!
knock their socks off in San Diego!
Sue
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
