Also, because I am human (and therefore quite dislike airing my own failures) part of me didn't want anyone to know for fear that if I were to "fail", I'd have to out myself publicly.
But today, on a beautiful "spring" like Nebraska afternoon, after 6 weeks of steady resolution and determination, after a relatively peacefully submission to the reality that one cannot reach ones goal without some hard work, I feel like speaking up.
Don't hold your breath, this isn't going to be a *WOW* moment, folks.
Finally, what went up for 9 months of pregnancy, has now come down after 20 months of mothering, and 6 weeks of Weight Watchers*. Adios 8 pounds, adios. You were a fair weather friend, but how I longed to see you go.
To almost everyone I know, 8 pounds is hardly an accomplishment, but for me it represents a lot. You'd have to have known me WAY-back-when (Christina, you reading this?) to understand this fully, but by choosing healthy avenues by which to bring myself to better health, (instead of choosing the self-ruining short cuts I've taken in my distant past) I've proven my own success prior to losing a single ounce. I have shown myself what determination, and discipline can do.
8 pounds is 5% of my body. 8 pounds was my goal, but I did not choose it. Weight Watchers chose it for me. My goal includes 2 more pounds. So, forward we march. Forward towards better health. Forward toward eating habits I can maintain for a lifetime, portion sizes that are realistic, ideals focused on health and not body image.
Would you care to join me?
*In case you are even partially familiar with Weight Watchers (as I was prior to my re-joining) you should know that it has changed, A LOT since Jan 2011. Points calculations have changed, daily points alotments have changed - everything. If you want to know more, I'd be happy to share, but suffice it to say (I know, I say that too much) the plan is now a lot more balanced, including in its calculations protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and fat. While I won't go out on a limb and say I haven't been hungry, and every thing has been a bowl full of cherries over the past 6 weeks, I WILL say that I've experienced more balance, I've treated my body with respect, and I've nourished my entire family on the things that I've eaten while losing weight. Thus ends my Weight Watchers Promo.
3 comments:
Always reading, and ever so proud. Not just of this healthy accomplishment but in everything you do. You remain an inspiration to me as to what hard work, dedication and considerate choices can do.
p.s. I did weight watchers too! it works if you commit!
xoxo
Congratulations! It is much harder to be healthy than to do something extreme...I think you look great but I very rarely compliment people on physical appearance because I'm scared of making too big of a deal about it ("you look great!" does that imply the person didn't look great before?????? Well, you looked great the whole time I've known you so no that is not what I meant). I am glad you found something that works and you obviously worked hard to make it happen.
Good job! As you know I've been trying to lose weight as well. I just don't have as good of reason for putting it on (pregnancy) as you do! :) Keep up the good work!
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