Wow. Wow. Wow. That's about all that is on my mind right now. Today I did something brave. I posted my before & after the challenge picture. I swore no one would see it, but I realized that I have been talking up a pretty big talk about how "it's working!" & "I feel amazing!"...and I didn't really feel like I could prove any of that without posting the picture.
I wasn't planning on letting anyone see those pictures but I showed my best friend and my sister and they both were over the moon excited for me...My sister said things like, "You look fantastic!!!!" And "I'm proud of you", & "So inspiring". These comments from her, and my friend Angelique made me post it on facebook. I sat at the computer for ten minutes shaking before I hit "post".
I cannot even begin to describe the feelings I have had all afternoon. I also cannot begin to express how much all the positive feedback has meant to me. Autumn (who got me started with AdvoCare) called me in tears after she saw my picture, and I instantly burst into tears as well. This has been a VERY emotional day, and journey, but in a good way. What's even more amazing to me is how good I feel right now, and it's only the beginning. I'm not even to the "half way" mark of the weight I want to be. I still have 25-30 more pounds I need to lose.
My life feels so different now.. I don't ever see myself going back to the way I used to be. I've found that I'm overall happier in all areas of my life. I don't know what I did before yoga, pilates, and jogging. I especially don't know how I went so long without giving my body the foods that it needs and wants. Sorry bod, but I'm trying to make up for lost time now! :)
I think I've been extra sensitive these past two days because my puppy had to get his balls whacked off yesterday. One of them didn't "drop" so they had to get it out of his belly, and it ended up being up by his bladder. I picked him up yesterday a little after 4 pm and all he did was cry. It BROKE my heart. Shaun had to leave to go on a sales retreat so I was home alone with Griffin just crying...all night...and then the vet said he should be back to his normal self by the morning, but he wasn't. He was still crying and looking at me with the saddest little face I'd ever seen. I called and they told me to bring him in and they would keep an eye on him while I went to work. He was fine, but they did send us home with some pain meds to help him be more comfortable.
Usually I don't let him sit on my lap in the car, but today was an exception! He wanted to be close to his mamma, so I let him :)
He has been pretty mopey, but much better. Lexie stopped by for a little while and he was acting like his normal self again!
So here it is, my before and after photo. SO hard to post this.
Ahhh, still hard to look at that. I never want to see that person on the left again...I can't wait to see my FINAL picture in the next few months. The work has just begun, and this time I'm not going to let it creep back up on me, EVER.
This is what my cupboard at home looks like now...
:) Game changers.
Anyway, I don't really know what else to say tonight except I'm so happy. I'm so thankful & grateful for all the positive comments from friends and family...this journey has been tough, but a good tough and I look forward to feeling good for years to come.
Love you all! XOXO
Emma
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