All day I had been nervous about going to my meeting. It’s normal. A woman of my age just can’t keep losing weight like this. I know eventually the day will come when I weigh in and haven’t lost an ounce. It’s just the way it goes.
So I went about my day telling myself that it was okay, and that if the worst happened and I didn’t lose anything, it didn’t matter. This isn’t a diet, this is a change in the way I am going to live my life, the way I cook my food and the portions that I eat.
I guess you could say that I had been giving myself a pep talk all day, so when I finished dinner and cleared the dishes, I put on my coat, kissed Hubby good-bye and bravely drove to my Weight Watchers meeting.
I was the first person to weigh in. I hopped up on the scale and closed my eyes.
“Well?” I asked.
“Oh I don’t have the scale turned on. Hop off and I’ll turn it on”.
So I did and again closed my eyes. (and held my breath!)
“Wow you did really good!” she said.
“How good?” I asked weakly.
“2.4 pounds!!!“
Relief flooded through me as I sat down to put my shoe and boot/cast back on my feet. I went and took a seat in the front row and spoke to other people who came to the meeting.
I felt good. I felt a part of the group for the first time, and tonight I will sleep well knowing that this program, this change in my life, really is working!
Congrats! That’s awesome! I forgot to weigh myself Wednesday and I was out sick today. I’ll check tomorrow.
2.4 POUNDS!!!! Way to go! Congratulations on the loss, and it must be getting easier for you now, is it??
Have you noticed any change in your cloths being too big for you by chance, as that will be the telling tale of the lost weight…
WELL DONE!
I think that the W.W. way of life is great and I am so happy that you are doing so well and feeling so good. Great Work!!!!
damn, maribeth… you’re rock’n’rolling!! 🙂
A woman of your age, lol !! What should I say then, if you are an old lady then I am an ancestor ! And congrats to your 2.4 pounds loss ! Just continue !
Keep it up Maribeth, you’re getting along beautifully!!
Yes, nice job, Mom! Congrats!
I will look forward to a shopping trip when we reach our goals weights! It can be just another source of motivation to keep us going!
I’m so glad we have undertaken this at the same time. It is nice that we can share about it, and be supportive for each other!
Lots of love,
Mandy
Woohoo!! Good for you!!
Well done, Maribeth! The weighing in is such a thrill.