I am feeling a little guilty this morning as I have not been to the gym (my beloved) for two days in a row now. Last night I went to help a friend move- and it was good because I was sweating like a pig moving all those boxes around, but it was no high-intensity cardio workout like I am used to getting at the gym.
The good part of last night, my friends boyfriend commented on my weight loss, saying that I "looked healthy" and then winked at me, and I didn't feel like a total boob moving and sweating. In the past, in these types of situations, I would always feel like the fat kid, "doing her best" when helping people move, but last night I was just another one of the people moving boxes. I didn't feel out of place - which was a nice feeling.
Finally, things are really stressful over in my neck of the woods! I keep finding more white hairs on my head and have developed quite the dependancy on coffee this last little while after delving deep into my Masters Degree courses. It's some serious work this going to school part-time and working full-time AND working out everyday/ cooking healthy/ helping friends move/ and the list goes on.
I REFUSE to let this busy lifestyle I lead ruin any of the progess I have made on my weight loss. When I said goodbye to the 190's I meant it - I am never going back there - I don't care how much stress I am under!
Food Patrol: Yesterday I consumed 25 points! but then fell victim to 1 piece of BBQ pizza after the move and a sour key candy = 30 points total! Boo!
Sounds like your friend has a touch of the green eyed monster about her..especially if her boyfriend is winking at you :) like you say, 45lbs is a hell of a lot of weight! Congrats. I am starting at exactly the same weight you were...I cant wait till I reach the 180's
ReplyDeleteHA HA HA harsh features!! That is the SAME thing Emma and Nicole told me when I reached my goal weight of 138 back in 2008. They told me my head was too big for my body, for crying out loud. Anyway that girlfriend of yours is jealous of your accomplishment, plain and simple. Be proud! If boys are noticing, its quite obvious how slim you are :)
ReplyDeleteOh and about the pizza...at least it was just one peice!
I agree - Your "friend" is obviously jealous of the attention you received from her BF. You look fabulous! People who have never had to battle weight have no understanding of what we go through to reach our goals.
ReplyDeleteHi! My name is Veronica and I found you through "I ate a salad's" blog! I love your layout and your entire story... congratulations on making it to the 180's! You go, girl!
ReplyDeleteI, too, am on a journey to lose 100lbs and I just started out... so it was really, really ENCOURAGING to find your blog.
As for the "friend" who hasn't complimented you yet on your weight loss, I'm sorry to hear of her negative attitude... I kind of agree with Erin, even though I wasn't there and shouldn't speak for her... But it sounds like she felt insecure about her BF's attention towards you.
I smiled when he said, "healthy" because that's such a man's way of wanting to be polite/sweet without saying "thinner" meaning you were "bigger" or "fatter" before... What a nice compliment! So focus on THAT one, not her's... and honestly, if she hasn't complimented you on your weight loss and journey, how close of a friend is she? I'm asking an honest question... Because I have several close thin girlfriends who hvae been NOTHING BUT AMAZING with every inch and lb lost. A really good friend isn't threatened by your achievements but rejoices and even gains life from your achievements, you know?
I also see you are doing WW! I started a year ago, jumped off after two months of steady weight loss, and am now going back... I hit this majic number: 233 and freaked out. I haven't been under 230 in I don't know how long. But when I saw your resolution about "not going back to 190's ever again" I really feel that way now as I make my way down from the 241 range. I'm not doing this anymore. Last time i'm in the 240's and i WILL get past the 230's!
Okay, sorry I commented a novel, LOL
Nice to meet and follow ya! - Veronica
Thanks everyone for confirming this with me - it's hard being around someone who has no idea what it's like to "battle the bulge" - it's really tough. I certainly think that there is a green-eyed monster living in my friend - we are kind of a competitive pair (have been that way since we met in Grade 1) - so I usually don't expect much from her.... ooohh, I could go on and on about this.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry though - I am proud of what I've accomplished. I know I'm the bees knees!
Boo to the jealousy and negativity! You're a superstar.
ReplyDeleteI don't really have any other insight to add to what the other girls have already said...just here to confirm your general awesomeness Lisa!