Hi Trixie!
This past Easter Sunday I was getting ready to go to Church. I went to my closet and pulled out the dress that I had bought last year especially for Easter and tried to slip it on. It was way to tight, I could barely get the thing down around my hips.
Now, the thing is, when I bought this dress LAST YEAR I thought it was huge. I wanted so badly to buy some of the cute little spring dresses that were hanging up at the front of the store. Instead, I had to take that long walk to the BACK of the store, where they keep all of the larger sizes. I wore the dress a few times, but then started to avoid it because I thought the dress was starting to shrink (not ME gaining weight...it was the dress) So, I hadn't worn it in a while. Well, like I said, I put the thing on, and I couldn't wear it. I had a little breakdown. I had this breakdown in front of my husband. My weight has always been like the elephant in the middle of the room that we have ignored. I knew I was getting bigger, but I figured if I didn't mention it then it would be my own little secret. (Like he couldn't notice for himself). I told him I had to do something. None of my clothes were fitting me anymore, I hated the way I felt (tired, knees that ached). So, two days later (on Tuesday) I rejoined WW. I have done it before, but I have never been more determined then I am now. Before, I always tried to work the points program out to include what I wanted to eat. Now, I do the fruits and veggies everyday. I journal everyday. I drink my water everyday. And recently I have started exercising 3-4 days a week. I also keep a seperate journal that I can write down my feelings on my weight loss. i know sometimes my family and friends get tired of me talking about it, so I turn to my journal and write it all down.
Some of my weeks have been better then others, and NO ONE is perfect. But, you have to take it one day at a time, and not give up when you mess up!!
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Thanks everyone!!
