Yesterday I was asked a question that kind of made me sad. I was asked if I still write in my blog. The reason this silly questioned saddened me is because it really has been awhile since I was consistent in my blog writing. Sometimes I feel if I don't have anything amazing to report then I shouldn't report. Perhaps that's why I'm feeling lost right now. Writing/ venting/ crying/ and laughing in my blog helps me make sense of my life and the obstacles losing weight has brought into it.
I told my friend that yes I still keep a blog but the weight loss journey has slowed down quite a bit. She laughed and told me that the closer I got to my goal the harder and slower it will become but to keep trucking along. When she said this I had an epiphony. I only have 50+ pounds left to go. That is AMAZING.
I started this struggle at 80 pounds overweight. I'm almost half way there friends. That is something to be celebrated and if some stranger would have told my story back to me I would congratulate them. I need to celebrate every loss, every moment of wisdom, and yes even every failure. It's through our failures and mistakes that we will actually learn and grow. If I never make a mistake, how can I grow from it?
So I make a vow. I vow to continue to write in my blog. I vow to bring humor and craziness into your lives if just for a moment. I vow to find beauty in my life if you all promise me something. You all have to make a vow as well. You have to vow to find beauty in yourselves, and in your lives as well. And if you have any great moments that you would like to share then please do! I love to read about other's ideas and struggles. It makes it real for me. It makes me feel as if we are helping one another, and I thrive on that.
So here's to us- all the beautiful men and women out there struggling with self-image and self-critisims. There's nothing in this World holding us back but ourselves.
Love Nikki
ps. Grandma you can write me a comment by clicking on view comments. There's a message box and when completed you can click on anonymous. There will be weird letters and numbers you'll have to verify but once you do that I will be able to see your comment. You won't see it until I do however. Does this make sense? Make sure you put your name though! haha! Or you can e-mail me at isnt_she_beautiful@hotmail.com . I love you- and am excited you found my blog!!!
4 comments:
Hey you! 50lbs to go? AWESOME! 10 more pounds to you half-time show??? Can't wait to spend some time with ya! Love you DER!
Nicole,you're doing terrific! Every body slows down some in the weight loss journey. But that doesn't mean anything other than the fact that we have a tendency to get a little lax in what we are doing ourselves. Yes, there is the metabolism factor, too. So don't give up on the exercise.
I had come to the conclusion that I would never be able to meet my goal weight again in my life. The one thing joining Weight Watchers has done for me is give me back that hope. Because every week I see others achieving remarkable successes. But one thing I've seen with WW is that we have to eat less with every ten pounds lost. It's only because the body requires less food. Thank heavens for all the yummy filling veggies - kick out of your rut and try veggies you've never tried before. Did you know yams can be eaten raw? Have you ever tried spaghetti squash with the tomato spaghetti sauce over the top? Veggies are our fill it up salvation!
I also think as we go into the winter months, our body thinks it has to go into hibernation. We hunker down indoors because it's just too cold to be outside, and we quit moving quite as much. That does not help one bit, either.
You are doing terrific and remember that cube of butter - the quarter pound lost is still a victory worth cheering over! I still have around 50 lb to go, too. Maybe we can help each other along on this great struggle!
Hi dear Nicole:
I'm sure this message will never get to you. I probably need some kind person to stand right behind me & teach me how to leave comments.
Anyhow I'll try!. I'm so verty proud of your many positive achievements. I don't know which impresses me the most. Your diligent keeping-on attitude, or your amazing writing abilities.
You're really a winner, & an inspiration to all.
Grandma
I, like all of your other readers, honestly LOVE reading your blog!! I do love it when you write more often!! I love you, Schwester!! And way to go, 50lbs is not that much!! You are getting there!!! :)
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