So this morning as I was nursing a bad headache reading a blog of this incredible person who has lost over 230 pounds, I realized that my small victory of the day of finally losing a pound after being stuck for 6 days might have pushed me into the next BMI category. So after a quick calculation, sure enough,,,,,I am no longer morbidly obese, or obese, but pleasantly OVERWEIGHT! Another goal I can tic off the box for. I will do this, one goal at a time
I went to Kohl's today having some Kohls cash to spend and found an adorable pair of J Lo capri's in a size 12. I took them into the dressing room knowing they would not fit and Lo and behold, they did fit and looked cute on me. I didn't even know if they were on sale, but it didn't matter! It feels so wonderful to be able to shop in the regular sizes, and not hate the reflection in the mirror. I have gone from tight 20's to comfie 12's. It is a good day!
I realized today as I was shopping that I have totally been avoiding mirrors in stores for years now, avoiding seeing my huge reflection. I had myself convinced if I did not look, I was not that big. Well today, I looked, and I don't look out of place anymore. Am I thin? No, but I am looking much better and don't feel ashamed anymore of my reflection. I'll take that!
Oh happy day....I finally hit Onederland, 199.7.....barely under the mark but I'll take it. I have not seen the 100's since 2007. I plan on making this my permanent residence. I can proudly claim another goal met (patting self on the back).
I officially hit my halfway point in wt loss since my first visit to embark upon this journey. Since August 12th I am down 53lbs (22 since surgery on December 12th). I would encourage anyone pre op to really focus on changing habits in this phase. It will help prepare you post surgically and every pound you lose before surgery is a pound you don't have to worry about post op. None of it is easy but oh so worth it. Honestly, this is the smallest I have been in 6 years, and I can't even begin to describe