LUCKY!!!

I was super scared to weigh in this week... but also a little anxious, because I just want to know how BAD it was going to be!!  Well, guess what?!?!  It wasn't bad AT ALL!  In fact, it was GREAT!!  I am down 3.4 pounds!  Woo Hoo!!!  I totally enjoyed myself... I also went to the gym (twice) as well as took the kids swimming (twice).  But mostly I sat by the pool in the sun and read books, so I am relieved!! I've finally hit the 20 pound mark!  Whew... FINALLY!!!

I have a confession.  I am kind of a brat.  That probably won't shock most of you, but for some of you this is news!  Our sweet cousin Rochelle came up this weekend for State baseball and she texted to see if I would like to meet her at a game - and perhaps watch her youngest pitch?  Heck yes, I do!!  Then she texts back, I  hear you're getting skinny.  I reply, LOL... I'll NEVER be the skinny one ever again.  She texts, Do you feel better?  I say, I really never felt that bad.  I guess that's because my mom gave me a giant dose of self esteem when I was a kid.  ;)  Physically I feel a little difference, for the better.  (Wasn't that rude??  I KNEW what she was talking about... I knew she was talking about how I 'feel' physically.  I just wanted to be a jerk and say that losing weight doesn't make me a different person.  That I am more proud of who I am today than when I weighed a mere 120 pounds!  I am ashamed of that skinny little girl... looking for love and attention!  I make much better decisions now.  I am a better person - excess weight and all!!)  She texted back, Oh - that's what I meant - physically.  I was bratty - and I hope she forgives me.

Weight loss is a subject bound to bring up lots of different emotions.  It's an emotional journey.  Especially for those of us who are emotionally constipated.

I hope you all have a great week... and to Paula and Cindy:  BRING IT ON!!!  THERE ARE 6 WEEKS LEFT!!  Love you!  :D