Showing posts with label Blending In. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blending In. Show all posts

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Such Good Conversations!!!

Above is a picture with my former boss, and my former co-worker after we had dinner together last night. What a great time we had visiting. We have already set our schedules to do it again in January after the holidays are over. :) Of course things that came up relating to me were Ben and my weight loss (I have lost about 25 pounds since the last time I saw them.) Dot always gives me such great advice. She was truly one of my biggest champions throughout the weight loss process. She told me that I didn't need to lose any more weight, and to take this time to really celebrate where I am at, and where I have come from. She said that I am every bit as pretty as I think I am, and not to forget that.

Last night we had our indoor campout at Cassie and her husband's house. That was a lot of fun. I did of course do the whole size comparison thing, and for the first time in a long while, I really think that I accurately compared my body to someone else's body. I think I am the same size as the host of the get together, Cassie. I felt very at ease, and not out of place. That really was a blessing. After sticking out for so many years, blending in (in certain aspects) is such a welcome change.

Monday, January 28, 2008

Hating the Bounce!!!

The scale was up FOUR pounds this morning!!! GRRRR!!! I hate when this happens. I know there are several logical reasons, but still. I am most likely retaining water. Gag. I don't mind hanging out at a particular number for some time, but bouncing drives me insane! I feel like it is double work, like I have to lose that weight, then get back to the regularly scheduled program of my overall weight loss. I guess the DS has spoiled me because I often stay at a certain number for several days or even a few weeks.

I am also entering into a different stage about receiving compliments on my weight loss. I really would like the compliments to stop. Well, I really wouldn't mind if it was only close friends that complimented from this point forward. I am really ready to blend in. I don't want to be known as the girl who lost XXX number of pounds. I was really serious when I said after my weight loss I'd like to take a job where no one knew I was fat.