I had a thought this evening as I was driving my kids home from a sushi dinner (no I did not eat and I had a cup of green tea); I am really happy right now. Immediately after the thought I realized that maybe I should not have thought that. I mean, when someone is happy something always bad happens, right? Thinking about it again I asked myself, why not be happy. I have a good job, a great family, wonderful friends, and I am starting to like myself again. After years of mental, emotional, and physical abuse, it is my turn to be happy.
It also did not hurt that I lost 6 pounds this week. I think I may have found the secret to taking off more than 2 pounds - exercise. I have been walking 3 miles, 3-4 times a week. It has paid off the last two weeks. I only have 6.5 pounds to lose before I reach 200. I may not reach my goal at the end of 20-weeks but I am off to a great start.
Stumbled on your blog and wanted to say hi. I also go to Positive Choice in San Diego. So glad you are finding success in your weight loss journey. I've lost 135.5 pounds in the last 20 weeks doing Optifast 70. Granted I have a lot more to lose than you, but it really is something that is definitely life changing. I love the group support that is available through the program, makes it easier going through something like this. I just started my second round of the 20 weeks to keep going with the weight loss and it's nice to see some new people who are just starting their journeys. Great blog ;-)
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DeleteThanks so much for the nice comments. It is nice to know that someone is actually reading my blog. You have definitely been successful in your journey and I wish you the best of luck in your next 20 weeks.
Thank you ;-) I put a link to your blog on mine, hope that's okay. I love reading blogs of other Optifasters, helps me on my own journey.
DeleteWhat is your blog so I can check it out? I also like to read blogs from others on the program.
DeleteIt's at nowisfinallythetime.blogspot.com. I have a ton of other Optifast blogs linked on my page.
DeleteYes, please allow yourself to be happy! You deserve it, girl! Heart you!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, the wonderful friends part, definitely! And you are a wonderful friend to us!! Learning what happy feels like, will ensure you insist on it in future relationships. THAT'S the part I'm excited about for you! I know its hard for you to be excited about that, but I think its because you haven't known a happy relationship where you get more than a lame been there, done that T-Shirt, when you haven't even been - you know what I'm talking about....I am just giddy with excitement for your future!
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