Last week, hubby and I were in a store and I was trying on clothes. I saw him looking at a shirt that I liked, but he didn’t bring it over.
“Why didn’t you get one?”
“They didn’t have an extra large”
“Honey, I’m fitting into large now… It’s a whole new world!”
And it really is.
One year ago I weighed 295 pounds. My knees hurt going up the stairs. I couldn’t stand up from a chair or the floor without a struggle. I snored, loudly, and didn’t sleep well. I had what I think were heart palpitations. I wore 4X tops and size 30 pants and felt I had so few choices, and those were dwindling. I was only 39 years old and felt nearly 60.
I am well on my way to a healthier me. I’ve lost 97 pounds in the past year through calorie counting, healthy eating, and exercise. I’ve slowly changed so many things about my life that it’s staggering! And I feel I’m doing things I could do for life and not depriving myself horribly in the process. And I’ve changed in kind. I am still obese, yes, but can just do so much more! I have more energy than I thought possible. What’s more, I feel in control of what I eat for the first time in my life.
So, here I am, on my one-year anniversary of starting this journey (to my best recollection – I started so slowly I don’t even know the date) -- in Onederland for the first time in 16 years, and planning to go further. I feel like the road ahead is unknown – I can’t recall what non-obesity is like – but I am so grateful to have a community of people to help me find the way!!!! Thanks to all at 3fc!!!
! You've done such an amazing job
. Same here -- I'm wearing loose junior size 13s right now.. I can't ever recall being any lower than that (in pants and weight) and I'm so excited as you so let's keep on
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In another year ... you'll be in a place that you can't even imagine today. It's an incredible journey and it's going to take you places you've never even dreamed of and affect every aspect of your life. Buckle your seatbelt and hold on tight - it will be the best ride of your life! 
