It's amazing how empowering a change in the reflection in the mirror can be.
As I sat getting ready previously, I looked in the mirror and was suddenly stunned to see somebody staring back at me that I'd missed. A reflection from my "content" days.
Yes, I've lost weight, and yes I worked my butt off to do it. It has been an uphill battle, but I did it! I'm about 5 lbs. shy of my "goal" weight, but so far the 10 I have lost, have been extremely empowering. Not only for my self-confidence and overall feelings of self-contentment, but for my overall feelings toward life.
It's not about the numbers on the scale for me. It's more about seeing somebody I recognize in the mirror, and being HAPPY to see them! Instead of seeing somebody in the mirror I was trying to figure out how to hide. It's about actually accomplishing the goal I'd originally set out to accomplish! It's about the satisfaction of knowing I'm a strong woman, and if I put my mind to something, I can do it!
In a few days we'll have our final weigh in for our Biggest Loser contest, and then I'll post some before/after shots and give a run-down on how we've done it.
But for now, just know: If I can do it, YOU can do it!
Congrats! I know how you feel. 9 days ago (but who's counting?) I achieved my pre-pregnancy weight, through healthy, sustainable (albeit relatively slow) means. It feels so good to see me again!
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