Acceptance? (long)

[LauraMax]

Seems this post really spoke to everyone, huh?

Thank you all for the kind compliments. It really means a lot to me, considering the source.

You know, I think for the first time in my life I am not looking forward to this particular kind of shopping. But it must be done, & it is something of a relief to know that I'll be able to button the new pants or, at the very least, that I won't see the mark of the waistband on my stomach when I get home from work.

 

[HarleysMom]

It's really speaking to me! All I can say is "Thanks" for it - and I think you look great! Whatever you're doing - or not doing - it's working for ya girlfriend!

 

[aveggiegirl]

I can relate

Laura,

I saw your picture trail and think you are gorgeous! I can relate to you, too. I am 10 pounds heavier than I was two years ago and it really bummed me out. However, when I was ten pounds lighter I was a total freak. I would set my stop watch and time how much exercise I could do in an entire day. I'd do my regular morning workout, put my girls down for a nap in the afternoon and go workout some more. When the girls got up we'd have a "dance party" to kids' music to get in even more exercise. (I would tell myself, "You might not be able to workout tomorrow so you better get more in today.) I would also figure out how many "junk food calories" I ate and then get on the treadmill and run them off. That lasted for one summer and I was exhausted. Yes, I was thinner and I wore just about whatever I wanted (still had cellulite on the hammies and butt-- always will, I think). I am ten pounds heavier now but I am not so crazy! I have great workouts with Cathe 6 days a week and I feel pretty good (except I'd like to loose the saddle bags. I'm also working on not eating so much at night.) So I do understand how you feel not to be able to wear all of those "little" clothes. I'd love to wear them cause they're still in my closet, but I am also enjoying my life instead of being a crazy woman.