It has been very humbling and overwhelming to hear all the compliments and comments on the weight I have lost so far. I do my best to say thank you and smile when I receive compliments because I know people are being sincere and are truly happy for me. I am happy too that I'm getting healthy and losing weight.
I have lost
- 40 pounds
- 23+ inches
- Almost 2 pant sizes
However, when I look in the mirror I don't see me as "skinny" or "a whole new person". I have a hard time getting past the stomach rolls, thick thighs, flabby arms, etc.
A few weeks ago, the scale had stopped moving and didn't move for 2.5 weeks. When you have lost a pound almost every day for a month and then it stops, your little world kind of shatters and a bit of depression sets in. I was following the meal plan and moving as much as I could. I didn't understand what was wrong but I wasn't liking it. Come to find out I was having a STALL. I don't like stalls!
After those 2.5 weeks I finally started losing and lost 7 pounds in one week. I know there will be ups and downs in this journey and I keep learning as I go. I know that when I hit a stall again I am fine and to keep following and trusting the process.
I know I am a work in progress and I will soon see what you all see in me. Just be patient with me and don't take offense if I look at you weird when you say awesome things about me....it just something I'm not used to and haven't been for years. Like I said..it's a journey.
