So, I have been thinking. I have been "stuck" at this weight for a year. I have gone lower, but it came back and quickly. That being said, if I restructure my thinking. I have maintained my weight loss for almost a year. I was 150 at BOOBS last year and I will probably be around that range this year. BUT.....
Last year I wore a size 10-12. This year it's a range of 4-8. That tells me I am doing something right. So I still weight the same, but I am still changing. I can live with that. If I am meant to go lower, I will. But, I am getting healthier.
In the last year, I have done 2 5ks (Girls on the Run and The Color Run. I am doing another one in two weeks. And we signed up for a 10k for November. If you had told me in Chicago last year that this is where I would be this year, I wouldn't have believed you. Seriously, me? A runner?
The most awesome thing happened this weekend at the Color Run. Grant came and took pictures for us. It dawned on me several hours later, that not one picture did I think, "Ugh, I look fat." Not one. Nope, now I think, Ugh, I look like my mother. It's a start. :)
My in-laws are in town to help us do our flooring. They came for their bi-yearly visit and timed it to where we can get this done. I am so happy. And, I am work, so I don't have to play like I am understanding them when they talk. (I don't speak German) And, I hate to admit it, but I don't wanna do the flooring. I am going to take off Wednesday and help, but really, I don't wanna. This is one time, I would rather be at work. I know, that's terrible. I am just not a "do-it yourselfer"
They gave me two pieces of jewelry that have me just floored. One is an necklace made with amber and it belonged to my FILs mother. The other and admittedly, more special to me is my MIL's dad's wedding ring. He passed away when she was very young and they had it redesigned for her when she was 14. And she gave it to me. I don't know how to appropriately show her my gratitude for this. It shows me that I am truly accepted as their family.
And yeah, I got a haircut. Also, it's a bad hair day, I didn't have time to wash it after the gym this morning. Mondays are hard to motivate and get there in time to do much more than de-stinkify and run out the door. But I wanted to show you guys the jewelry! :)
Last year I wore a size 10-12. This year it's a range of 4-8. That tells me I am doing something right. So I still weight the same, but I am still changing. I can live with that. If I am meant to go lower, I will. But, I am getting healthier.
In the last year, I have done 2 5ks (Girls on the Run and The Color Run. I am doing another one in two weeks. And we signed up for a 10k for November. If you had told me in Chicago last year that this is where I would be this year, I wouldn't have believed you. Seriously, me? A runner?
The most awesome thing happened this weekend at the Color Run. Grant came and took pictures for us. It dawned on me several hours later, that not one picture did I think, "Ugh, I look fat." Not one. Nope, now I think, Ugh, I look like my mother. It's a start. :)
My in-laws are in town to help us do our flooring. They came for their bi-yearly visit and timed it to where we can get this done. I am so happy. And, I am work, so I don't have to play like I am understanding them when they talk. (I don't speak German) And, I hate to admit it, but I don't wanna do the flooring. I am going to take off Wednesday and help, but really, I don't wanna. This is one time, I would rather be at work. I know, that's terrible. I am just not a "do-it yourselfer"
They gave me two pieces of jewelry that have me just floored. One is an necklace made with amber and it belonged to my FILs mother. The other and admittedly, more special to me is my MIL's dad's wedding ring. He passed away when she was very young and they had it redesigned for her when she was 14. And she gave it to me. I don't know how to appropriately show her my gratitude for this. It shows me that I am truly accepted as their family.
And yeah, I got a haircut. Also, it's a bad hair day, I didn't have time to wash it after the gym this morning. Mondays are hard to motivate and get there in time to do much more than de-stinkify and run out the door. But I wanted to show you guys the jewelry! :)
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How wonderful that they passed on these heirlooms to you...really shows how much they feel you're truly part of their family. :)
You look fantastic!
You are looking great.....and I think your inlaws think you are definitely a keeper....GREAT JEWELRY!
XO
I love this jewelry, and what it represents especially!
I hope the diy-ing goes well tomorrow!
And most of all, I love that you're a runner now. I see it every day and I can't help but smile seeing how much you've accomplished! You're my running inspiration!
I love love that jewelry...what a cool story!
OMG. The cookies are driving me crazy!! LOL. I'm a new follower, I'll be meeting you at Boobs this year.
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Love the jewellery and the sentiments. You are looking amazing though!!
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