GOAL!
30kg gone, never to haunt me again. 66lb whittled away, gone forever.
I am incapable of expressing how good this feels right now. I was literally shaking with shock on the scales at the meeting today (late weigh in because of the public holiday on Monday). My heart was fluttering in my chest and I've felt 12ft tall and bullet proof all day.
I am so proud of how far I've come and how much I've achieved. And I'm inspired to finish the journey, to make it to goal and to show the world just what I'm capable of.
So much has changed since I posted my list of reasons why I wanted to lose weight.
For a start, I can wear a skirt without tights and not have my thighs bleed from the chafing. Tights go on like a dream. I've moved beyond a size 14 in jeans and I'm heading into 12s. I wear pretty lingerie and have much more choice in clothes.
I'm proud of my body and I'm proud of how much healthier I am. At my heaviest I found myself taking naps at every opportunity. Now I'm busting with energy. I hardly ever get sick, while before I used to catch every bug that went past. I'm enjoying being physical and moving and getting out into the fresh air.
I have some way to go with the list of emotional reasons, but that's what therapy is for. You don't break the habits of 25 years overnight (yes, I've been eating emotionally since I was seven), but I'm working on it. And I'm proud of how far I've come.
I'm learning to be kinder and more patient with myself. I'm becoming more forgiving of my faults. I'm listening to my needs and respecting them. I'm valuing myself more highly and respecting myself for my capabilities, my determination and my strength.
This has been so much more than simply weight loss and anyone who is trying to lose weight who thinks it's just about shifting fat is deluding themselves.
I am a changed woman, inside and out. I'm changing more every day. It's a beautiful journey and more than anything else, I'm so glad that on February 16th 2004, I had the courage to take the first step.
This journey will not end. Sure, I'll reach goal, but I will always be discovering new and wonderful things about myself. This is a journey of a lifetime and I can't wait to see what's around the next corner.
WOW! You are phenomenal!! Congratulations on your awesome journey and thank you so much for sharing it with the rest of us. If inspiration could be bottled, your face would be on the label!
:) Melanie
30 kgs... woohoo! That must feel like a million dollars.
But don't disparge naps. Naps are good things.
Amazing! Congrats on your progress! What an inspiring story & journey.
I'm just starting out, and that was a great post, exactly what I needed to see this week. Thank you!
Congratulations - you've done amazingly well!
And on "oh hell yeah!" to getting size 12 pants. I've been wearing 12 skirts for a while now, but only a few jean/pants accomodated my thighs - until my last shopping trip. And oh,the lingerie! When I can wiggle (rather than jiggle) my ass and be proud of it - happy happy days! :-)
Many happy days to you! ;-)
I'm glad you started, not just because you've gotten to know yourself better, learned to love yourself more, to change your lifestyle the way you wanted and needed to - it's been an inspiration to me. :-)
WOOHOO!!! I cant wait to get there myself.
You are such an inspiration you actually make me belive that I can :)
Go you :)
Hooray! I knew you could do it. 30kg - now that's a helluva lot of monkeys shaken off! BRAVO. Not long now till you're a 60's girl...
*WOW* *WOW* *WOW*!!!!!!!!!
30kg!!!!!!!
I am so in awe of your dedication and achievements :)
I was sitting here thinking I should get on my treamill instead and now you've inspired me to get moving.
I am so happy I found your journal months ago and always look forward to your new entries.
30kg lost is AMAZING!!!!!
Words fail me
:)
Hugs to you!
Cheers P
Wow!! Way to go on reaching goal! What an outstanding accomplishment! I only hope you'll continue to regale us with stories about maintenance and whatever else happens with you :) Seeing you succeed makes me feel a bit more confident that I'll get there someday too!
30 Kilos a lot of fat to have lost. You must feel and look great. All the best
Of course I know exactly what you mean. Losing weight is not just about the numbers or even the new size we become. It is so much more. I am so happy for you. You're doing remarkable. Keep up the enthusiasm and good work.
Speechless. I started this journey on Jan. 1 and knew at that moment that this WOULD be the time I would finally lose all this weight. I also knew, at that moment, that I was embarking on a journey to discover who I REALLY am. That is what I see happening to you -- you are meeting the real you for the first time and loving every minute of it. I am so inspired I can't put it in words. Thank you for such an eloquent, passionate glimpse into your journey. WOW!
Couldn't be more thrilled for you, Lady Tree - congratulations on your wonderful loss. 30 kg! Sensational!!
You can't wait to see what's around the next corner?
Can I stand with you?
*smile*
Saying "I'm proud" just doesn't cover it.
I am so impressed, Tree! And look at all your supporters -- 18 comments, wow! I am happy when I get 6~ lol. Seriously, I aspire to your level of success, and share your battle with emotional eating. But one thing I know is we'll both get there, in our own way, in our own time. Congratulations again on your success!
oh gorgeous girl - i am only half way there and i feel completely changed for the better - i can't even imagine being twice the distance! awesome work in such a small amount of time.
clap and not the golf sort either. the jiggle every muscle and teary eye sort!
oh wow! well bloody done you :)
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