If you’ve been secretly wondering how I’m doing with my diet and exercise program, well, here is a little insight into my progress.
Observe me at last night’s Hippy School Holiday Gathering…
Yep. Still chubby. And still eating (brief inventory) cheesecake bites, cake with coconut sprinkles, Christmas cookies, brownies, and some fruit concoction sweetened with custard. Mmmmm. One small victory- note the wedding ring that fits again for the first time in 2 years.
But when I look at this picture, I see something in myself that I haven’t seen in a long time. I see ME. I’m happy right now with myself, and with my life. I’m happy with my hair, and the way my clothes are fitting. I’m feeling sexy, and confident. I’m liking myself a lot right now. And it has nothing to do with my weight. When I look in the mirror right now, I see the person I want to be. I see a loving and understanding wife. I see a compassionate mother. I see a hard working and successful woman. I see a dedicated and generous friend.
I am learning not to judge myself based on the number of chins that show up in pictures. And even though it’s a foreign feeling, it feels right.
This Christmas I’m going to have my cake and I’m going to eat it too.