WOW moments for me(kinda long....)
So yesterday was really my first big social foray since surgery at my cousins baby shower. Lots of family and family friends that have not seen me probally in a year and some had not seen me since right before surgery. So needless to say I did get a reaction from some of these people!!!
My cousin's husband's grandmother told me I looked like I had "lost half a person"
My cousins MIL told me I looked "ten years younger"
My Aunt told me I looked wonderful and was proud of me for "being so brave and taking control of my life"
My cousin said I looked way thinner
My SIL told me the dress I was wearing was too big and looked like it "belonged to another person"
All in all it was nice to hear that people can see a difference because I still don't really see it as much--I mean I know it is happening but still I just see the fat girl. Alot of people commented on how thin my face looked ( I think it is still round--although I have noticed my chin is emerging and my eyes look bigger) I think I just want to get out of the 200s and down to onderland and then maybe I will see a bigger difference.
I have to say it was nice to hear the compliments but also very eye opening for me because I know how huge I let myself get and I know now that will work my tail off to get to goal and stay there. My life had to change and I glad I took the step...even yesterday when they brought out the desserts I just looked at everyone else eating the cannolis and cakes and cookies and fudge and I just sipped my water and told myself that the sweets have no power over me anymore! And I am so glad they do not....I just keep telling myself "I can, I will and I must do this" because being healthy is so much better than where I was just 4 months ago....I have a long way to go but this journey is well worth it!
Thanks for letting me ramble and for being there for me!!
Much luv!!
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
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You ramble all you want cause those are all good things to ramble about! Good for you for being able to accept the compliments (even though you still see your old self.) You will find that even further out you don't see yourself for who you are - it takes a long long time for your brain to catch up with your body. On a daily basis most of the time I don't see myself yet....but looking back in pictures - well I'm pretty sure a blind person could tell the difference by looking at my pictures.
Way to go on all your wows and keep up your absolute wonderful dedication!!!
Pam
Thank you so much for the support! I am so glad to have friends like you here on the PA board!
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
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Enjoy your WOW moments, they are well deserved and believe me I understand about what you see, as opposed to what everyone else sees, I look at my pictures and still can't believe that is what I look like because many days I look in the mirror and see my larger self, but I had a similar day yesterday and honestly it felt fabulous and I say thank you and inside the smile grows bigger!
You'll get to Onederland, just keep doing what you are doing1
Hugs, L
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Thank you for the encouragement ! I will def try to enjoy my WOW moments!! You enjoy yours too!!!!!!
Thank you!
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
See my profile for my OH Blog!!
Ah Laura, if only our stinking brains would catch up with our bodies!! I'm so happy you had to much support and received so many wonderful compliments - all very deserving considing how hard you've worked on this and yes, it is brave to take control and do this. GOOD FOR YOU!!!
One of these days our brains and eyes will see what others do, but like you I only see a little of it sometimes - most of the time I feel the same big old fat girl afraid to go places or try new things - but it is happening - slowly but surely..
Congratulations again!!
Kathy
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
Thank you for the support!!
You are doing a phenomenal job and are a great success yourself! Take all the compliments and smile because you def deserve it!!!!!
Laura
Laura
"Two roads diverged in a wood..and I took the one less travelled by and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost
Over 176+ lbs lost since surgery!! :-)
See my profile for my OH Blog!!
I told you that you look great. I am so glad that people are noticing and giving you compliments. As humans we depend on each other and I think it is so important to hear from others. Just the other day when I was getting ready for work I asked my hubby, "Is that really me in the mirror?", so let it go and enjoy it. I think as we get thinner we enjoy the little things in life more. Have a GREAT day. - Katie
Progress not perfection
