Yesterday was a really fantastic day, even though it marked the official end of my summer vacation. I was back at school helping with registration, which isn’t something I love doing, but yesterday it was actually a really pleasant experience.
You see, I saw tons of my students who were in my honors English 3 class last year, and when they saw me, the ran up to me, hugged me, told me how much they’d missed me, and told me how great I was looking. Talk about an ego boost! These are seniors in high school, mind you. If you’ve spent any time around 17-18-year-olds, you know that compliments aren’t easily given, which makes them all the more valued. I just can’t explain the feeling I had knowing that these kids were so happy to see me, and to see me doing so well. I was on cloud nine.
Then this morning I weighed myself (as I do most mornings), and I saw that four things had happened:
- I’ve broken my mini stall.
- I’ve officially lost 75 pounds from my highest weight!
- I’ve lost as much post-op as I had pre-op.
- I’m now in the 230s, which is down to a level that I briefly saw on the scale back in 2008, but my time there was so fleeting that it lasted less than 3 months.
The best thing about this number is that I know I will never see it again. Like, no doubt about it, know it in my heart for sure. That certainty is something I have never experienced before. Hoped, yes, but known with certitude, never. And this new fact of my life is fantastic.
All of these positives overflow into all other areas of my life. After I’d posted on FB that I’d had a great day with the students yesterday, someone commented that I have this glow about me now. And I think she’s right, I do. I’ve always tried to be a positive person, but I’m exuding it now. Because finally, after so many years of perseverance and strength of conviction, I am seeing the results I always knew I had in me. I am reaching the goals I was striving for. I’m surpassing abilities I even knew I had. My outside is starting to match the me I always had inside.
As this new version of me emerges, I know my life is only going to become better, richer, more fulfilling, and happier. I’m excited to start this part of the journey, because this is where the magic happens!!!
I’m so thrilled for you and I’m seriously starting to consider looking at this as my option! Can’t wait to keep following your journey.
Alyssa, please feel free to email me anytime with any questions you may have. The only regret I have is that I didn’t do this years ago.
You’re so inspiring to me! I was 1 month post op yesterday (8/12) and I’ve hit a stall for the past 2 weeks. 20lbs in a month isn’t anything to complain about. But I don’t think it can come off fast enough for any of us. Thanks for your blog it keeps me going!
Traci, you’ve definitely lost more in your first month than I did, so I think the stall might be your body’s way of “taking a breath.” One thing that I think really helps is keeping the carbs down. I aim for 50g or less each day. I also try to get as close to 75g protein as I can. Some days are better than others, but this is my daily goal.
Bella, that is so great! Congrats and what a fantastic way to start the new school year.
WTG that’s fantastic!
Hi Bella,
Hope you’re travelling well and 2013 has been good to you so far. Congratulations on losing 75lbs. That is a truly incredible achievement!!
I’m just popping in to let you know about a little #reverb-like blog challenge my friend Meredith and I are offering from August 21 to 31. It’s called August Moon and it looks all set to be magic!
We’d be so excited if you joined us. You can find out more here: http://www.katmcnally.com/p/august-moon-13.html
Take care,
Kat xx
I’m so excited for you Bella. What a special reception from your students. That had to make you feel wonderful. I read your last post too and wanted to comment that losing .2 is definitely not a stall in weight loss. It’s a loss. You are doing a fantastic job. Keep up the momentum!!
Thanks, Aimee! Your positivity is so uplifting.
Yay! Yay! Yay! 🙂
YAY Bella! So proud of you!!!
Thanks, Cara!!