Sharing my recent weight loss
Today I experienced the encouragement and uplifting that could only come from balcony people.
I was with two of my good, like-minded friends this mornng, both serious vegans, and I shared my recent weight loss success. I lost a couple of pounds this last week, got off my plateau (of 6 months), and dipped down into what I call a new decade. I left the 170’s and entered the 160’s. It is the first time in over 25 years my scale started with a 1 and a 6 and not a 17.. or a 18.. or even a 19…
Since the only accurate long-term weight records I have are my medical records, I seriously considered calling the doctor’s office and asking them to verify my weight from my visits for the past 30 years. But I just couldn’t justify that as good use of a medical professional’s time. By thinking back over the years, I know it was before my last two children were born that I was in the 160’s, so that makes it about 25 years.
My cheerleader
When I shared my success with my two friends, I received a” way to go”, a “Wahoo!”, and some cheering, but was fairly surprised at the enthusiasm of one friend who can only be described as skinny. She even came over and hugged me!
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