How did I let it happen? How did I wake up one day to find myself at 286 pounds and completely miserable in my own body? It happened, I can't blame anyone but me. And only I can fix it. So I am. On December 23, 2009 I had Lap-Band Surgery with Dr. John Marsden. I'm down 100 pounds so far with about 25 to go.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Thankful

I went out at lunch time today with a friend/co-worker, somehow we got on the discussion of size. Now, she has only worked with me for 6ish months so she never knew me when I was big. She has seen a picture, but she says she can't picture me like that and that it doesn't seem like its real. Anyway, I know a lot of us have problems seeing ourselves as we actually are once we begin to lose the weight, and I am no exception. While I know I'm not as big as I used to be, I still wouldn't consider myself "normal" sized. Apparently, that is just me. My friend said that from the first time she met me she never once thought to herself that I was big. She has always thought of me as just a normal sized person, average build. That really shocked me! She is a very beautiful girl and has a great figure, being around someone like that always makes me feel like I am a giant and just huge overall. But to know that my size never even entered her mind as a defining feature of me ... well, wow. That just made my whole week!

I know Beth was talking about a similar topic today on her blog, and it just struck me how thankful I am to all of you out there who might be reading. Knowing that I am not alone, knowing I have people I can turn to when I have a question or a problem or just want to vent. That is an amazing thing. Truly and completely amazing. I know people who don't have that kind of support and it makes a difference in the success that we can achieve. So thank you all!

Tonight is more yoga and I am super excited! Then we are going to see Horrible Bosses with James' work team. Should be fun :) Woo hoo!!!

7 comments:

  1. Being "normal" is weird, right?? Or feels weird anyway. I'm not sure when it started (but just recently) I have started to realize that I don't look like the hoss I imagine in my brain.

    I caught a guy looking at me at lunch today. Before I would have thought it was because I was fat for whatever reason. But I genuinely think he might have been checking me out. Ha! SO FREAKING BIZARRE!

    Have fun with James! See you on Monday, BBF!

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  2. You are "normal" sized!! You are also beautiful inside and out. This community we have is awesome.

    You have done so well in your journey...and I have no doubt you will continue to be an inspiration.

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  3. Ohhhh I can't wait to be normal - on sooo many levels.. :)

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  4. I love the support and community we have here! It makes a huge difference! Looking forward to group next week!

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  5. I think we are the last ones to really see the changes for what they are. I don't know if I'll ever feel like I'm at a normal weight!

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  6. You're fabulous! I was super jealous of how good you looked, so if that's any indication of how normal you are, there ya go! :)

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  7. Hi Debi. I am new follower. I am looking forward to reading about your fantastic weight loss journey.

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