Hey Guys!!!Wow, it's been a while since I've blogged and I've been dying to tell you my news! First, I just have to say that I was completely shocked today when I weighed in. I was nervous because since I've been back from vacation, I have not been able to get out of vaca mode (know what I mean???) I hardly went to the gym and even ate Mac-N-Cheese SEVERAL times. So, I stepped on the scale with my eyes closed and just when I looked up to my astonishment, I had lost 6 pounds! My total weight loss is now FORTY-ONE POUNDS!
I cannot even put into words how excited I am. For so long, three years in fact, I was in a rut. I couldn't get out of it. I fed myself complete negativity all the time and deemed this battle against being overweight to be impossible. I constantly looked at the past rather than the future itself. Since joining the clinical research, I have gotten the drive that I once had. I've worked hard and here I am a few months later and I'm 41lbs lighter! To be honest, I'm overwhelmed by everyone's support. Even from those who really don't know me as a person, you have no idea what it means to me to hear you say, "Susan, you look great" or "Susan, how much have you lost" and even, "Susan, are you losing weight?" One other quick story to share.. since my weight loss I have not bought new scrubs to wear to work... SO, you can imagine how awful I looked with my huge scrubs on and I really don't think my co-workers knew how different I really looked. So, one night, I was fed up with the large, over-sized scrubs and decided to buy myself this cute little blue dress that happens to be scrub! (So cute)... I remember that night. I felt like doing my hair... I couldn't wear a granny bun for such an occasion! lol, too bad I couldn't wear stiletto's to work! I'll never forget it, as I opened the door at least 5 or more people made comments immediately. I heard things from "holy cow", "Susan, is that you?" and "Wow, you look great, what are you doing?" Don't get me wrong... I am in no way bragging about this to say anything about me. But, when you have gained 120lbs and were fit at one point... your confidence goes straight to the toilet. It's an incredible feeling to know that my hard work has paid off. Of course, I have more to go but I'm enjoying this moment! To celebrate, I have bought a ridiculous amount of clothes and shoes!!! lol, I sort of shopping issues... It's pretty bad!
One other quick note, I wanted to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to three people of whom I am very proud. They all have expressed their desire to lose weight and join in the battle against being unhealthy. Without further ado, CONGRATULATIONS goes out to Melissa Woolery, Andrea Hutching, and Carly Justice. I couldn't be more proud!
For your viewing pleasure, below is a recent (taken tonight) photo of me and you can see my progress... To others out there wanting to do this... I'm behind you 100%!!! DON'T GIVE UP!!!
