I call my journey “Everest” at least that’s what it’s been nicknamed. New Year’s Eve I thought about how much I needed to lose and it seemed an impossible climb. Impossible. When I started, I wasn’t armed with anything more than hopes, past failures, and the same yoga pants I’d been wearing for years. I didn’t even have a good pair of gym shoes.
Hard to believe the scale gave me my 100 number early this morning. It’s been merciful and I am going to ride the pound dump for as long as it keeps spitting them out. I was so excited that I could hardly contain myself during training. I’m not sure if any photo or video would do justice to how I feel today but this picture comes close.
To the people in the picture and to all my new friends at Mi5 Fitness – thank you for giving me a home away from home. Thank you for providing a supportive, safe environment for me so that I could complete this one thing that has haunted me my whole life. I told myself I would do it and feeling love and support and encouragement is everything. It’s EVERYTHING.
K.M – I needed someone to walk with me and I’m so glad it’s you. Think better. Sleep better. Drink better. Move better. Eat Better. Perform better. Thank you for helping me understand health is so much more than weight. Thanks for being my coach and believing in me. <3
R.D – honestly, without you or your Facebook feed I would not have been part of this picture. Thankyou.
C.H. & D.N. – you are my rocks and always have been. I’m blessed and honored to have you in my life. Thank you for listening to all my whining and crying and babbling. ugg. Im sure it gets exhausting.
Thank you, everybody, for being part of the first 50%. May the last half be better than the first. By the way, I wore those 6-year-old jeans this morning and I smiled the whole time.
Lovingly,
Bean.
I stumbled across your blog and I am amazed at your progress. Awesome! I’m so happy for you! I love it when you have your mojo going full steam!
That’s really sweet. The mojo depends on the day actually. LOL…. Sometimes my steamer train runs into the wall and doesn’t want to give me anything – but here I am….. keepin on keepin on. 🙂 Glad you’re along for the ride. Cheers.
You are such an inspiration! After my strokes I never thought I would gain an additional 100 lbs on top of the 50 I already needed to lose… you keep me motivated and moving forward! Thank you for being willing to put yourself out there. Hugs!!
Oh my goodness, Kim thank you so much!! Gosh, I totally know the feeling. I was in a boat I never thought I would be in after I worked so hard the first time to at least get down to where I was feeling good. Life happens and there’s nothing wrong with starting over. Think of it this way. Sometimes we get the opportunity to start over (not always under the best circumstances) but we have a chance to get it right. <3 Thanks for being such a cheerleader and support for me.