The Number Two Thing

The number two thing I am asked for on my weight loss journey is a picture. (Number one is a guide on how I have done it, I will post about that later.)

Everyone wants the "before" picture showing me just as morbidly obese as I was at 260. The funny thing is, I have looked and there may not be one. People are all but appalled when I say this. They don't understand why I didn't plan ahead. And there's the funny thing.

I put my plan on paper, for about the 300th time, told myself that this would really take this time and moved forward in earnest to make it happen. But really, I am like any other reformed and relapsed and reformed again fat person, I wasn't sure it would really happen. So, taking a picture was, frankly, the last thing on my mind. Let's be honest, if I hadn't finally made a complete lifestyle change, I would be looking at that picture right now loathing myself.

Instead, I am here posting on my weight loss blog, which, photo or none, would not have been possible without a lot of hard work. Now that's the real picture.

Best always, Ms_H
Weight - 171 pounds

Happy Independence Day!

(If you live in the U.S.A.) If you don't, perhaps you are celebrating another kind of independence, the kind I am celebrating today. I am becoming free of my self-destructive habits and I love it.

In fact, the last two days have shown some of the great dividends that losing weight can provide. I walked in the West Des Moines parade last night (4 miles) and the Urbandale parade this morning (2.25 miles). This is a particular victory as I have avoided doing parades for the past two years because I was too out of shape to walk them.

In the previous years before that - I averaged 10 a year, with my personal record being 17 in one summer and best 24 hours encompassing 4. This time I had a blast and walked/ran them with such ease I could have walked back to my car if I had needed to.

So, celebrate your freedom today, whether it's from fatty foods, your couch or tyranny, I am.

Best always, Ms_H
Weight - 171 pounds (Yes! I lost 2 more pounds.)