before you get too skinny. This is the comment I am getting now even though I am not at my goal yet. I went to my parents' house tonight for my stepdad's birthday. All the family and friends were there and we were having a great time. When one family member commented on the fact that I had lost a dramatic amount of weight, at which point I turned around for her to see all sides of me, everyone started to agree with one another that I didn't need to lose any more weight, that I was just fine the way I was and even my sister who is getting married next year told me that if I lost any more weight I would ruin her wedding photos. Since when will I do that if I achieve my goal??? Just because I am losing weight doesn't mean that people have the right to dictate to me when I should stop. This is a personal journey of mine and I will be happy when I reach my goal. I'm not silly, I will not end up with an eating disorder (who would want to either starve themselves or throw up???) and I certainly will tone all of my muscles so that I am fit and healthy. I have spent years listening to others criticise my weight whether I have been too fat or too skinny but no more.
I spent the evening drinking my cordial as I had had dinner prior to going to the event and was happy that I only ate 2 strawberries, 6 grapes, a small banana and a couple of water crackers with the tiniest amount of dip on them. I passed on everything else and I was proud to have done so, even if it meant being rude about not eating birthday cake. Although everything was nicely presented, I didn't want any of it. It just reminded me of where I had been.
It is nice to have broken the cycle.
Until next time,
The people that tell you not to lose anymore are people that are more than likely jealous of you - just ignore them and do what makes you feel happy - they might be jealous that you are now skinnier tham them - shame on you?? shame on them for making you feel like crap .. im not sure what size your sisetr is, but if shes bigger, is she just saying that you are going to ruin her photos because shes scared that you may just upstage her?? just a thought ..
ReplyDeleteanyway, ive been exercising my little heart out the past few days and its because of your inspiration - youre a good girl - thankyou :)
Hi Danielle,
ReplyDeleteYes I think people are very jealous of me. My sister is bigger than me but she did sign up only to drop the program like a hot potato. As far as I'm concerned, 7.2Kg is only a drop in the ocean. I'm glad I am inspiring you to exercise, it is the only way to go!!! I've been a little slack, have only been to the gym once in the past week. Need to get my mojo back so will be going tomorrow before weigh in on Wednesday night.