For a day that started out blah...

[Beanie]

it sure is going great!! When I woke up this morning, I felt so yucky about myself...over the weekend, I strayed a tiny bit from Atkins...I had some fruit and veggies that I was not supposed to have! Anyway, I got on the DIS this morning and had a pm from Karebear and she was telling me how she had lost 2 pounds and I was so happy for her, but really feeling lousy about my own progress. Anyway, I decided this morning that I would start the Alex Challenge this week, as I needed the extra boost for myself...So, I went to the store and I met up with a friend of mine and the first thing she said was, "How much weight have you lost?? You look great!" I was just beaming at this comment! Anyway, we talked for a few minutes and she decided that she couldn't be on Atkins because she loves bread! I ventured over to the meat department where my friend, Linda works and told her what had just happened and she said, "It is true! You can tell you have lost weight, I noticed it in your stomach right off"!! I was just floating on air now!!

I came home and went upstairs to check out what was so great and why 2 people had given me compliments today and noticed it myself! I do look different! I can tell by a side view of myself that I have lost weight in some areas!

So, this morning when I was really feeling terrible and at a very low point, I never would have guessed that today would turn out so wonderful! It is amazing to have people see you change, yet it is hard for you to see it yourself!

 

[Kelsie]

Great News Beanie It's amazing how good it feels when people notice

I bet you look wonderful!

 

[karebear1]

See there beanie ! People notice when we don't and something good always come from something wq can get discouraged about!!! How wonderful for you that you have friends that notice and say somethign about it!

You are a beautiful, engaging person beanie! You're personality is a brite spot on this board. I am so thankful that you are my pm buddy and that you are encouraging to me even when you are not feeling so good about you. Thank you so much for that. But you have many things to be encouraged about- some of which I pm'd to you. You just keep hanging in there! You'll see beanie- I know from experience- things change and the same will happen for you!!

 

[Luvinit]

Way to Go Beanie....sometimes that is even Better than losing the pounds!!! That is the best validation that your hard work is paying off!!!! I am proud of you!!!

Tracy

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Couldn't happen to a nicer person! I'm glad you got such a nice pick-me-up to your day, Beanie! Sometimes we are the last to notice the visible results of our efforts to get healthy!

 

[blanq]

Oh Beanie, I am so happy that two people noticed your weight loss and made your day sunny! You have been doing so well on your program, and you need to remember that (especially when you have a few veggie/fruit that aren't on your program)!! It's easy to get down on ourselves, but when that happens just think how far you have come and where you want to go. If anyone can do it, you can!!!

Linda

 

[Jomrog]

So glad that your day turned out well. How great you must feel after such nice compliments.