Two months ago, that statement was downright hilarious to me. Welcoming the challenge of proving this model wrong, my mind started to wander to the plethora of guilty pleasures I have indulged in. Ranging from countless bowls of queso to endless pints of Blue Bell ice cream, I scoffed at her. She must have never tasted New York Style pizza (with extra cheese)!
As of today, no longer do I find humor in this statement. It's what we all hate to hear...the truth.
For years, people have told me that I carry my weight well. That always made me feel good. Even though I was a plus size girl, I continued telling myself that I could get away with it. That was until I reached a point that even a stubborn Gemini couldn't deny.
I weighed in at 289 pounds.
After seeing that, pictures started to catch my attention. Pictures of myself from just this summer. For the first time in my life, I accepted something that I denied for the past 11 years.
I had let myself get fat.
My overly sensitive self had censored that word and this reality for way too long. By not admitting this to myself, what was I protecting myself from? Health? Happiness? Hottie status?
I made a promise to my husband, Jeff and myself. That I would not stay this size. A couple of weeks later, we both agreed to begin this journey together.
Since then, I have lost 21 pounds. Jeff has lost 24.
We didn't have a surgery. We didn't take a diet pill. We didn't do a fast or detox.
Our lifestyle has changed.
Our mindset has changed.
I have a goal weight of 150. Though I have a long way to go, I've made a dent. I have faith that I will continue this process, regardless of plateaus. I have too many people supporting me to feel any different!
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Progress - 21 lbs
5 comments:
I am so proud of you friend!!!
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I'm proud of you, too! I've been told that I carry my weight well, too - I hate it!
You're already an inspiration!
So glad I found your blog! Great job to both of you. I myself have started the same thing and am in great need of stories like yours that I can totally relate to. This is my first week and I am not blogging it but Pinteresting my journey (this time). The difference...this time I am making a commitment to change my life, not just my weight =) Good luck!
I like that you're taking the approach about making a "lifestyle change." It's not just about dieting and exercising. It's about making conscious decisions about your health: physically, mentally and emotionally.
You're an inspiration!! Keep it up!! xoxoxo
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