Weight Loss is more than just about Looks

On our way to the YMCA today I told the kids I wasn't looking forward to BodyPump. They were shocked and wondered why I was going to the class. I told them because it's good for me and sometimes we have to work out even when we do not want to. Colin said, "like when I don't want to go to Tae Kwon Do?" I said, "yes, and how do you feel after Tae Kwon Do?" and he said he felt better. I said, "EXACTLY! I will feel better after the workout!" And I did.

I have been reading my journal entries and realized a lot is about how I feel about my looks BUT weight loss is so much more than that. I compiled a list with my husband about all the things that have changed about me in the past 15 months.

They are not necessarily in order of importance, but rather how they popped into our heads:)

*I am sick less often (I used to get bronchitis whenever the kids had a cold)
*I am off my blood pressure meds
*I can shop in stores and not online for the extended sizes for Gap/Old Navy
*I can fit in regular sized bathroom stalls with the kids
*I have confidence and am no longer ashamed
*I have More energy
*I Can push my body to limits I never thought possible...I can run ten miles!
*I am happy
*I am not afraid of the camera. Now the kids can have photos with their mommy
*I have smaller shoes
*I am no longer short of breath after a flight of stairs
*I am meeting people and things in common with people I never thought possible
*My spirit is back
*I am more cheerful and optimistic (I wrote "more", not ALWAYS!)
*I can fit on the rides at the amusement park
*I can take a day or two off from healthy eating and know that it's okay.
*I enjoy the waterparks with my family
*I am treating myself better (spa day!)

Wowza! That was more things than I thought possible!