I debated this morning whether to post this or not. Well here it goes.
First off I am one of those who just hates to have my picture taken. It's like a slap in face. It always makes me realize that I am bigger than I feel.
Well I am glad to say that this weekend was a good one for me. My DH and I went to his cousins wedding on Friday night.
Back in September I purchased a little black dress ( none of my clothes are little, but you know what I mean) for a formal company party and it was I guess okay. It was one of those last minute buys and it was on sale. Well on Friday I decided to wear that same black dress. I figured it would be okay.
I guess I really never thought about it, but I am about 20pounds less then what I was last September. To my great surprise I looked and felt like a million bucks. I guess I had to share because I very rarely have those moments when I feel comfortable with who I am. Friday night was so unbelievable. The dress looked good, I was having a great hair day and my makeup and nails were just perfect. I had my sister in law take a picture as my before picture and she brought me copy on Saturday. I actually looked as good as I felt on Friday. I am going take another at Christmas as I hope to reach my goal by then.
Sorry for rambling and please don't think that I am that vain. It is just nice to feel this way and I know you ladies here at this site could relate. Most of family and friends are very thin. They just don't seem to get excited about the same things.
I am more motivated than ever to keep continueing this long journey.
Thanks for listening.
PS I tried The Biggest Loser DVD this morning-LOVE IT!!
Sounds like you were one hot chickie in that dress! Nothing vain about feeling good in your skin once in awhile. Twenty pounds lost is quite an achievement!
I just read your note... about your little black dress. And I think it's AWESOME! And I don't think you're the slightest bit vain. I'm very proud of you. Reading your letter gives people like me motivation. It's a "one day at a time" thing.
That is fantastic. I know what you mean about those days when everything seems to align. Definitely keep a copy of that picture very handy so when you are feeling low you can pull it out to remind yourself.
Nothing vain about that. We all love to here things like this because it keeps us going and gives hope to all. So keep sharing and good for you for feeling good about yourself.
Thanks for all of the wonderful posts. It makes me feel even better. That's why I love it here so much.
I am working on getting a picture from my sister in law. I will hopefully have it in a couple of days.
Well here it is. Please understand that this is a big step for me to share a photo of myself.
Thanks for all of the support and encouraging comments! DSC00012.JPG
Just have to share!
Nothing vain about feeling good in your skin once in awhile. Twenty pounds lost is quite an achievement!
