Felicia S.
I'm a normal BMI...wow
Nov 30, 2009
I was sitting here doing homework and it dawned on me that I am finally a normal BMI. I feel a little teary eyed. I haven't been a normal weight since before I got married. I actually am a smaller size at this weight than I was at this same weight 20 years ago.I am on vacation in Florida and have had a wonderful time. My youngest son and I visited my mom for Thanksgiving. I did tons of eating (and walking) and managed to lose about 4 pounds on my trip!
I was beginning to think my weight loss was done and convinced myself I was happy right where I was...but secretly I still wanted to reach my personal goal of 140. As I inch close to the 140s, I am starting to believe I truly will reach that goal.
Another thing that really struck me on this trip is that I have been in denial about my weight for years. I knew I was "chubby" or "fluffy," but I never really saw myself as "fat." I would always think, "Well, there are lots of women much bigger than me." Or, "I'm not that fat!" when I'd see a heavy woman. When in reality I have been morbidly obese for years. My aunt showed me her photo albums while I was here last week, and I was amazed at how big I was in all of the pictures over the years.
Things that make you go hmmm.
My aunt asked me if I was happy I got my DS (she was very against my getting it), and I told her that I was SO happy I did this for myself--and that's the God's honest truth. This is truly the best decision I have ever made for myself. I'm proud of myself for putting myself first for a change and taking care of my health.
Felicia
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Lincoln, NE
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23.2
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Surgery
03/30/2009
Surgery Date
Aug 09, 2008
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