I really like that I didn't get all bent out of shape over my lapse yesterday, and also appreciate that it didn't feel like work to get back to usual. It's even weird that I just referred to it as usual, and that it is!
It was a busy day at school and I like it like that. It feels like more kids are open to me than ever before and I'm sure it's partly being more able to focus. The office has been and continues to be busy, preparing for the arbitration Oct 9th.
I bought Halloween chocolate about a month ago and I haven't touched it. Actually that's not true, as I have shared some of it with others, but have not had any myself. There is always chocolate at the office, and cookies, and nuts and ice cream etc. It used to be one of my biggest challenges and I never thought I would be able to deal with it like I am. I'm gonna claim that I feel good about it!
Roo, I keep forgetting to answer your question, and I hope you aren't disappointed with my answer. There has only been one person who has commented about how I look and my weight loss. I am accustomed to that, as the truth is that when you weigh as much as I do, it takes at least 50 lbs before others notice. I'm OK with it. 50 lbs also happens to be my next goal so maybe I'll be able to celebrate with others as they start to notice. Not that I'm invested in them noticing...
Thank you, all of you, elly
"Mistakes are the usual bridge between inexperience and wisdom." Phyllis Theroux
"As usual there is a great woman behind every idiot.'' John Lennon
This journey of yours is really taking on a life. It feels so good to not be worrying about you. I have such confidence now. Even when you have a rough day like yesterday I can feel your strength. Game on!
ReplyDeleteAnd when I hit the publish button there better not be any word verification shit!
Love
Peter
Good!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteWell I am pretty sure I commented on how you look to me, but I guess it doesn't count if my view hasn't changed.
ReplyDeleteThanks both you and Peter for turning off the word verification shit, it is soooo much easier to comment
I'm not at all disappointed with the answer! I kinda new what the answer would be. Not that it matters and it's not why your doing it, but I am curiuous how much of a weight loss is required before you begin to have people unbeknownst to your 'eat to live' lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteI knew by the way that you would be back on the wagon. Doing it is one thing, but owning it is another. So proud of you! This truly is a journey of testing, learning, and most of all being honest to yourself.
Love you more because I can
Joyful OLd ROO
I just got caught up on all the posts I missed and am amazed by your thoughts and your journey. By the way, Rob and I were driving down Willow Rd the other day and saw a beautiful woman walking up the hill in clothes that were much too big. I twisted around to try and get a better look and said to Rob "Is that Elly?" I nearly screwed my head right off :)
ReplyDeleteLove you
Betty Boop
Hi Elly, I've just caught up, I didn't know you had heard from bariatrics again and I'm very glad. You are so inspiring and so very strong; I'm proud to be you sister and your friend.
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older, softer mary