Today was Weight Watchers. I got up and did my make-up and hair and dressed in some nice clothes. I even put on jewelry. I looked good.
I got there early, because I always weigh in, in my shorts and a tank top, and then re-dress in my warmer clothes. Tami is always there early and we talk.
Then people started coming in and I talked with them. A little time passed and they asked me if I could lead the group because our leader was delayed in traffic. So I got up and welcomed everyone and did the celebrations part of the meeting. I gave out 5 pound weight loss stars, and I even gave out a 10 % key chain! Oh I was so happy. I spoke for half of the meeting and then the regular leader, Suzanne came in and she finished.
After class she spoke to me for a while encouraging me to become a leader. Also several women at the meeting spoke to me and also said I should do this. One woman, she is very nice and recently started the program came over to me today. I had brought with me my before picture and I showed it to her and then she could see the after. She started to cry. I asked her why, and she said that I gave her hope that she too, could do this. I told her to keep my picture and to let it give her strength. She hugged me.
I think I will go to classes and learn to be a leader. It’s something I realize that I really believe in.
Great! Sounds like Wednesday was a good day for you, and like those women in your class, I agree that this is something you should pursue! You have done such a great job, and are an inspiration to people just beginning this journey. Besides that, you are personable, and a fabulous cook–which definitely helps when one is trying to lose weight! You are able to take “regular” recipes and turn them into recipes that are weight watcher friendly!
Love you lots and lots, Mom!
xo,
Mandy 🙂
YAAAAAAYYYYYY! Good for you!!! This may be a calling Maribeth! Sounds like one to me!
I agree with everything Mandy said 🙂
Maribeth! I think that would be a wonderful idea! After all you have achieved, I think you could give hope and motivation to a lot of women who are struggeling with their weight loss.
Go for it!
Go for it!!! Love YOU, Mel
Go for it Maribeth!
You are very motivational and passionate about WW. If it is something you would love doing then it would be right for you to do. *hugs* You sound so happy. 🙂
Go for it Maribeth, you will be great and you have the compassion, that’s for sure!
What a great, inspring, post. And it’s obvious that you’re an inspiration to many of the women there. I think it’s a great decision to be a leader on your part. And it’s part of the “giving back” philosophy that I love.
(I finally got my RSS Feed straightened out and have you added, so I can keep up with your posts that I really enjoy)