Less of Me, Wk#31

I was so bummed out by the last three weeks of weight gain. I had nothing to really worry about. This week was quite the shock to see my success. I lost 4.8 lbs. God is so good! For it is only by His grace that this was possible. This brings my weight loss to 47.6 lbs so far. I now weigh 163.2 lbs. I am beyond exstatic.

I guess if you keep trying and don't give up, you will eventually get there. Thank you for all of your continued support and encouragement. It has meant the world to me and given me the little extra boost that I need on those days when I feel like giving up. One thing I've learned on this journey is that I could not be where I am without the support and encouargement from my friends and family. In fact, we talked about this in my weight watchers meeting today. Statistics show that long term weight loss success has the greatest impact when accompanied by the support of those around you. I applaud you for sticking by me and helping me stay focused on my goal. I could not have done it without you.

Today, after sharing my success at the meeting, one of the members gave me a compliment that I've never heard before. She told me that she just couldn't imagine me being any heavier than what I look like today. She said that I looked like I've always been the size that I am. I pulled out a fat picture of myself that I keep with me to remind me of where I started. She was surprised by the picture. She said that I was still beautiful when I was overweight but she couldn't imagine me being that heavy were it not for the picture. It got me thinking...... Now that I'm losing the weight, besides seeing it on pictures, Madison will never know a fat mom. I plan to keep this weight off for good. It made me feel good to know that changing my eating habits and living a more active lifestyle is really changing the destiny that my children will have. They won't have to see me unhealthy and uncomfortable in my body. I am now a more fun, energetic, and confident mom. I am so proud of the legacy that I am building for my kids.


Then (221 lbs)


Now (163 lbs)


Thanks for being there and sharing this journey with me. You just don't know how much that means to me. I LOVE YOU!! I look forward to you seeing less of me next week. Talk to you soon.