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Posted: 4/20/2009 - WMZQ- Tina Week 6
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Summary:
If you told me I would see 206 last year, I probably would have said, "no way, or that''ll be a long time from now". Since October of 2008, I have mentally and physically challenged myself.
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If you told me I would see 206 last year, I probably would have said, "no way, or that'll be a long time from now". Since October of 2008, I have mentally and physically challenged myself. Six-and-a-half months is not as long as I thought. It's possible to remove unwanted pounds by taking baby steps. Time flies and I am pleased with myself.
I visualized 206 as I was swimming this morning. When the scale actually read "206" I blinked my eyes twice, because I took my glasses off, as I thought they would add to my weight. Yes, glasses count!! So, I weighed myself twice to be sure the 6 wasn't an 8. I was excited when I realized my eyes were not deceiving me. 206 has arrived it's closer to 199.9, anything's possible now.
As I was driving to work, tears were streaming down my face. "I am happy, why am I crying?" I thought. Those were tears of joy. I was so moved by seeing the number 206 that I let go and cried about it. Yes, I'm an emotional woman but it felt good. I cried one tear for every pound I lost, that'll be 105 pounds to date. It's much better to cry about losing weight than to cry about being fat and miserable!!! If I could do it, anyone can!!
Saturday morning, I threw on the City Sports t-shirt Jenny gave me and workout pants. Hand ball competition, baseball practice, softball practice and one sleep over party was my destination. I threw on my City Sports T-shirt (size ExLarge) I noticed it wasn't as snug as the first time I put it on. My kids commented that I looked thinner. There was no time for make up or fancy hair do's. As I dropped off some of my kids at their events, I spoke to some of the moms. Two different moms and two different places said, "You are looking good, you look great, what are you doing?" It was unexpected because I was wearing a t-shirt, gym pants with the no make up looking very "natural". These two moms are very beautiful and put-together women. I've always admired the way they look. It was very nice to get complimented by these great looking/sweet moms.
Sunday, I went to a mini triathlon in Bethesda, Maryland. My cousin was a participant and we went to support her. Swimming, biking, and running was the course over 500 people participated in. This triathlon was supporting Autism. So, I was moved by some of the teenagers, with autism, participating in this event. There were men and women of all sizes in this event. I met the coordinator and said, without reservation, "I would like to try this next year." I couldn't believe I said that. It is a cause I feel passionate about and I think it would be a great challenge for me. Anything's possible!!
I pray for hope and strength every day. I take time to review what I am grateful for. My goal is to be 123 pounds. My immediate goal is to get under 200. I submit to anyone reading this who is struggling with weight issues, if I can do this you can do it too. I never thought I would see 250 or 230 or 206 I'm there and you CAN do it too!!! Have a great week, Keep MOVING, planning, eating well, take time for yourself, and jump off the diving board!!!
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