It has been a long time since I've posted to the blog. No doubt, many of you probably think I have given up. Not so. I just started thinking not many people were reading the blog, so I've been posting my updates to Facebook every week instead.
This week marks a major milestone for me. At today's weigh-in, I dropped 3.8lbs this week for a total of 50lbs since July 13!! I had set my second mini-goal of 50lbs by my 40th birthday, or 50 by 40 as I have been calling it. Two weeks ago, I had been up 1.8lbs, and it was looking like I would not be able to make my goal.
We had gone out to Ruth's Chris for Valentine's Day, and I had splurged on 2 martinis, the petite filet mignon WITH BUTTER, 2 pieces of bread, a salad with balsamic vinaigrette, a shared-half of an order of broccoli au gratin, and creme brulee for dessert. So at that weigh-in--despite the fact that I had sufficient weekly points and activity points to cover the splurge--I was up 1.8lbs.
Was I to be found cowering in a fetal position or rocking back 'n forth in a dark corner? No. That bodacious meal was SO worth the 1.8lb gain. After all, I hadn't had a splurge like that in a long time! I've decided life is going to be full of ups and downs, celebrations, holidays, sad moments...many times when I'll feel the need/want to eat a little more. I've accepted that that is going to be a part of living on the program and making this a way of life for me.
But back to my point. After that gain, it looked like I would not make my goal on time. But I did!
Incidentally, what prompted me to write this entry today, has to do with a fullness that I am feeling right now. No; it is not the 11 point enchilada dinner that I just ate.
It is the support that I am receiving from my friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances, fellow Weight Watchers, people I converse with in forums, all cheering me along the way. Every week when I post my updates to Facebook, I am congratulated by all these wonderful people. I get messages that I am inspiring others in their own weight-loss efforts.
I am humbled. I am touched. My cup runneth over, and I'm not referring to my bra.
From the bottom of my heart. Thank you to everyone who is supporting me on this journey. There aren't words enough to express how much it really means to me.
