Compliments Carry the Load

May 31, 2010

We went to a neighbor's house for a bbq last night. It was nice. There were actually several neighbors there. I saw a few people that I haven't seen since before Christmas. They said, "Wow! You look great!" I think there is something about seeing the reaction on people's faces when they see me and realize I've lost the weight I had gained after my motorcycle accident. It is a form of recognition. I don't look for others to tell me that I look good or comment on my weight. But I did gain about 40 lbs after my accident and I know people noticed whether they said anything or not.

I think when I go about my daily life and happen upon compliments, it's really nice. There's a huge difference between that and looking for them or hanging on other people's opinions of me. This journey is a lifelong one. I may gain or lose based on different seasons in my life. I'm in it for the long haul. My goal is healthy behaviors that lead to life long success.

Today, we went to the movies and I didn't have anything to eat. Just drank some water. Tonight, I was craving dessert. Instead, I had a glass of sugar free hot chocolate. I think it's a combination of leading up to my wedding in 2 weeks and knowing that I've made progress.

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