Good morning to all!
I had the most wonderful thing happen yesterday. One of my coworkers (someone who didn't know I was on a weight-loss plan and doesn't see me every single day), stopped me in the halla and said, "Wow, you've lost weight! You look great!"
Now, this is in contrast to others who have stopped, looked at me kind of quizically and asked, "HAVE you lost weight? You look thinner." I know, I know. There doesn't seem to be that much of a difference, but to me there is! When they're not quite sure, they ask. Maybe it's the clothes, the light, the way you fixed your hair, etc. But when they come right out and tell you they see your weight loss, not ask if there is any, it makes you feel so great!!!
I'd like to say this has been soooooo hard, but I honestly can't. Yup, I still think how great it would be to single-handedly pack away a box of snack mix or a carrot cake, but it pales in comparison to the feeling I get when I step on the scale in the morning. Now, I've been down this road before, but you guys are all making this such a different experience for me. For the first time, I'm looking at this as a WOE rather than a diet. It's not "how long till I get there," but rather "I'm there (on the WOE), now let's work on maintaining it." Maintenance was something I never thought of in any terms but weight. I've got a long way to go, but I'm no longer looking despising the fight.....I'm kind of enjoying the journey.
Thanks to all for making this the time that changed my outlook.