Milestones and Mirrors

I know it's been quite a while since I posted, but it seems like I haven't had much to talk about (besides a lot of personal stuff).  However, I recently reached a major milestone and made an amazing purchase!

I was recently spending some leisurely time shopping at Hobby Lobby (LOVE that place!!) and I happened upon the aisle with mirrors.  The sign said, "All mirrors 50% off."  I have to tell you... I have HATED mirrors for more years than I can count, and I avoided them as much as I could - especially full length ones!  BUT... miracle of all miracles, with my weight loss I have found that I CAN face the full length mirror!  So I bought one (at half price, did I mention that??)!  I hauled it into my house and leaned it up against the wall.  And I looked at myself without fear.  For those of you who have battled weight and self esteem issues, you understand how signficant this is.  Seriously, I don't believe I have owned a full length mirror my entire adult life. I truly cannot remember having a full length mirror in my home as long as I've had my own place, which is since 1984!

And now for my major milestone... as of April 5, 2014, I have lost 100 pounds!!  This journey has been so very amazing that I have a hard time describing it!  My entire life has changed.  I am eager to begin each day, instead of waking up each morning dreading what I would wear and what people would think of me.  I now have total confidence in myself, instead of always wondering what people are thinking of me on a physical level that has nothing to do with me as a person, my job capabilities, or performance.  Over the past year, my increasing confidence has resulted in my ability to stretch beyond my doubts and accomplish things I would not have attempted before! 

So what's next?  Well....I know that I am able to eat more than I could following the first few months after surgery, and that really scares me.  My game plan is to eat sensibly, not deny myself too many things (as it only results in me binging), and to continue to monitor my weight.  I weigh myself every morning, and although some may say that is too often, it helps to guide my decisions each day.

I plan to maintain this weight from now on!!

The Amazing Shrinking Boobs

Did that title get your attention?! It's true... along with the rest of me, my boobs have shrunk! I bought a bunch of new bras several months ago, but I noticed they were getting too big.  So yesterday I bought new ones... in a B cup!  LOL.... never thought I'd see that size again!  Most women would probably be a big upset about it, but not me!  Smaller boobs is because of smaller me, and I think I still have enough to have a few curves.  

Today marks 13 months since my surgery.  I went to the doctor on Friday for my one year followup.  It wasn't Dr. Barker, because he's not always in Amarillo, so I saw Dr. Hodges, whom I love!  She is just a sweetheart and so willing to answer any questions.  She pulled out my "before" picture and she was so excited!  I have surpassed what they thought I would lose by 8 lbs.  I have lost 95 lbs.  She gave me a big hug!  :)

I'm not finished yet, though!  Stay tuned for more!!!