I just updated the "My Story" page of my blog to include my accomplishments from 2010 and a little blurb about 2011. It has definitely given me some motivation to keep it up. Seeing the numbers and my accomplishments laid out in writing makes me realize how far I've come and even though I still have a long way to go, I feel like going back and reviewing last years information will help me keep at it. What I'm doing is not easy in any way. I've struggled at time, I've even caved a couple times and embarrassingly binged, because of the lack of self control I still have. There is definitely some mental work to be done this year along with the physical. I'm thinking of doing phase one of Atkins all over again and get a jump start on losing again. I feel like my body has gotten comfortable and needs a little shock to it's system. However, I know how hard the first couple days were and I'm procrastinating.
I just want to also send a big thank you to everyone that has supported me through this. There are so many of you, please forgive me if I miss someone. Believe me, I KNOW who supports me and who doesn't.
To my bestie, Renee, thank you so much for encouraging me to get started and giving me the "you can do it" to DO IT!
To my dad. You have always been there to say how proud you are of me and to encourage me to continually do better and work hard.
To my bootcamp trainers, Julie & Tina, you guys are amazing and as you know I absolutely LOVE bootcamp. You encouraged me to see past the number on the scale. You have been a wonderful support on several different levels and for that I am eternally grateful.
To my brother, Scott, like Dad you have never failed to tell me how proud you are of me and to encourage me to keep at what I am doing.
To my friend, Mary, thank you for getting me involved in the weight loss challenge and being a fabulous inspiration.
To my girlfriends in my former 2010 is THE year group, several points throughout the year YOU were my only support system available.
To my new friends, Tiffany & Emily, thank you for encouraging me to try new things. I now have a love for Zumba and am continually trying new classes.
To my Zumba instructor, Kelsie, after only one class I was absolutely IN LOVE with Zumba and your fun, upbeat attitude I truly believe is part of my love for the dance.
To Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels, Alison, and every contestant that has ever brought me to tears - you are all amazing, please don't ever stop doing what you're doing. You are inspiring America.
To my friend, and neighbor, LeeAnna, thank you for taking on the challenge of watching my two little monsters in addition to your little guy so that I can pay to have my ass kicked.
To all of my wonderful girlfriends, thank you for being there to tell me I look fabulous, especially when I am strongly doubting that I am seeing any kind of change in my appearance. You girls definitely know just the perfect time to let me know.
To my husband's former employer, thank you for specifically excluding "weight loss surgery" in your insurance coverage. I took it as a sign that I did not need it, that I cold do this on my own.
To Dr Johnson, thank you for creating such ridiculous t-shirts, you inspired me to take ownership of my own body and it's condition and you gave me the perfect name for my blog :)
To all of my discouragers and sabotagers, thank you for telling me it's impossible, thank you for telling me I can't do it, thank you for talking about me behind my back to let others know that what I'm doing is unrealistic. Thank you for putting my old favorites right under my nose and telling me to have "just a little". You've given me just enough adrenaline, anger, and determination to prove you wrong.
Finally, to my husband Patrick, you loved me at nearly 400 lbs and told me I was beautiful and sexy at THAT weight. You never told me I needed to lose weight, you never told me that I shouldn't eat something, and you never discouraged me from trying something new, no matter how outrageous and in September walked me down the aisle in our friend's wedding. You put up with the endless hours of working out and coming home to "no food" in the house (aka no junk food in the house). You put up with the emotional rollercoaster that goes along with a lifestyle change of this magnitude. You have always supported me to go after my dreams and do the things that I wanted to do.
To anyone I have missed, I'm so sorry, please don't think I don't recognize the love and support I receive from each and every one of you. I appreciate every single one of you!
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