This has been an incredible journey full of lots of successes and my share of frustrations, but I think I'm most excited about the emotional and mental journey that's accompanied the weight loss. I really am a different person inside my head and not just on the outside of my body.
I can think more clearly about emotional issues now that I am not weighed down by my weight. I don't react nearly as emotionally - nor immaturely - to negative situations. I am much better at seeing people for who they are, and how they treat me, now that I don't have to wonder if my weight is the reason I am being treated poorly. I am much more able to let things go now instead of holding resentments and grudges. I am getting much better at truly living "Live and let live" because I no longer feel the need to control everyone around me due to the lack of control with my weight. I feel my feelings because they are not buried beneath a ton of weight or being pushed down by endless amounts of food.
Add in all the obvious physical changes, and I gotta say, it's pretty cool to be me now!
For those just starting out, or perhaps struggling a bit, I just encourage you to stick with it. I started out extremely slow, gained weight after surgery, took 6 fills to get restriction, hit a six-month plateau, and had so many other challenges, but here I am, two years later, 190 lbs lighter.
And of course, this post wouldn't be complete without some PHOTOS!
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| Two headshots superimposed - look how much narrower my shoulders are now! |
Truly an inspiration! You look great and so happy. Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! This is so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThis was such a great read. I especially like your "new" observations. Very insightful. Thanks for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteAnd you look great. The pictures say it all.
You rock!
ReplyDeletegreat to hear from you girl! you are an absolute inspiration to me - you're amazing!!
ReplyDeleteYou are AMAZING! Thank you for sharing all of you with us here!
ReplyDeleteyou are incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteYou know that you are my inspiration... but Damn Girl! You look good! I loved getting to see you this month. Miss You! *M*
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration to me, Amy...truly beautiful inside and out. I am just so happy for you and all you have accomplished!
ReplyDeleteYou are truly a superstar. Would you be able to be out superstar for the end of January? The questions are on the Band Superstars blog and you have 2 months. If not, we can push it to Feb. Or Mar. But you are an inspiration and we need your story out there to inspire a whole new generation of bandsters. Please. Pretty please.
ReplyDeleteIt actually helps to write out the journey. And some of what you said above needs to be included.
Oh Amy! What a wonderful accomplishment! You look amazing, but I know it truly is about how you FEEL and what you've gained back in terms of living life! You have been such an inspiration to me! Thank you so much for sharing this...I hope you'll take Sandy up on the Superstar thing...everybody needs to know about you!!
ReplyDeleteAmy...thank you!!! Thank you for sharing this journey. Thank you for telling the good, the band and the ugly about the band and getting to goal.
ReplyDeleteJust thank you!!
Thanks for that post-it's good to know that it's possible to overcome hurdles along the way, I love that superimposed picture:)
ReplyDeleteAmy, my goodness, what a transformation!! I'm so proud of you. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I am in my 6th month of no losses...I needed to see your success today, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDude. That's seriously amazing. I hope you are really really REALLY proud of yourself. I am super proud of you!
ReplyDeleteHi,
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Thanks and have a great day!