Random Thoughts At 5 Months Out
At this time 5 months ago I was laying on an operating table........
I don't have much of an update on how things are going, but I thought came to my head when I was driving back from Walmart.
First.. I don't even know why I make a grocery list anymore because I buy the exact same things each week!! I starred down the frozen pizza's today.. I don't know why, but I just told myself "BACK UP... WALK AWAY" lol
Second.. This journey is all about dedication, persistence, and consistency..
I started playing piano when I was 6 or 7 until I graduated from high school... stopped playing because I couldn't bring my piano with me when I kept moving around. If I practiced each day like I was suppose to, I excelled in it, but as I got older and put other priorities in front of practicing and had to deal with my teacher being pissed because I hadn't put the time forth that was required for me to play which ever piece it was... but as soon as I got back into that routine of practicing ever day I would excel at it again..
This journey is a lot like that for me personally.. I started out strong doing everything by the book, but as time went on I found my self not being as dedicated to myself and the choices I was making. Did they hurt me? Not necessiarly, but it didn't do me any good either.. I re-evaluated what I was doing and got my **** back together. I believe that if I just continue doing what I'm doing and stay focused and don't let that 1/2 a cupcake (yep that was my turning point and it still sticks with me) or whatever it maybe.. I will be successful.
The scale isn't the only way I will measure my success either..as much as I love seeing those numbers drop there are other things that get me motivated... like smaller clothes.. my 4 year old niece saying "Auntie.. You're not as fat anymore" sound horrible but it puts a BIG CHEESY smile on my face and the list could go on and on...
Any who... just wanted to share another random thought I had.. Hope you all have a great day!
I don't have much of an update on how things are going, but I thought came to my head when I was driving back from Walmart.
First.. I don't even know why I make a grocery list anymore because I buy the exact same things each week!! I starred down the frozen pizza's today.. I don't know why, but I just told myself "BACK UP... WALK AWAY" lol
Second.. This journey is all about dedication, persistence, and consistency..
I started playing piano when I was 6 or 7 until I graduated from high school... stopped playing because I couldn't bring my piano with me when I kept moving around. If I practiced each day like I was suppose to, I excelled in it, but as I got older and put other priorities in front of practicing and had to deal with my teacher being pissed because I hadn't put the time forth that was required for me to play which ever piece it was... but as soon as I got back into that routine of practicing ever day I would excel at it again..
This journey is a lot like that for me personally.. I started out strong doing everything by the book, but as time went on I found my self not being as dedicated to myself and the choices I was making. Did they hurt me? Not necessiarly, but it didn't do me any good either.. I re-evaluated what I was doing and got my **** back together. I believe that if I just continue doing what I'm doing and stay focused and don't let that 1/2 a cupcake (yep that was my turning point and it still sticks with me) or whatever it maybe.. I will be successful.
The scale isn't the only way I will measure my success either..as much as I love seeing those numbers drop there are other things that get me motivated... like smaller clothes.. my 4 year old niece saying "Auntie.. You're not as fat anymore" sound horrible but it puts a BIG CHEESY smile on my face and the list could go on and on...
Any who... just wanted to share another random thought I had.. Hope you all have a great day!
~Kelby~ HW: 356 SW: 330 CW:231 GW: 175 I'm 5'6"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
Oh yes.. it's horrible how blunt kids can be sometimes.. Her telling me I was fat awhile ago was one thing that kicked my ass into reconsidering WLS..
~Kelby~ HW: 356 SW: 330 CW:231 GW: 175 I'm 5'6"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
You are already where I'm at.. techinically if you go by weight..
You're going to look back on how your feeling right now and I promise you.. You're going to see it was well worth it!!!
You're going to look back on how your feeling right now and I promise you.. You're going to see it was well worth it!!!
~Kelby~ HW: 356 SW: 330 CW:231 GW: 175 I'm 5'6"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be."
Kelby, I love your analogy! Sometimes we think this weight loss is going to be miraculously fast, which it usually is at first, but the miracle is what we make of it. With persistence and "practice," our weight loss will be consistent, even when it begins to slow down. I love that you chose a life-long talent to compare your weight loss to because this weight loss will also be a life-long endeavor. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. I love your picture. You look so bubbly and fun. Congratulations on your progress.
P.S. I love your picture. You look so bubbly and fun. Congratulations on your progress.
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