I GOT MY FIRST COMPLIMENT!!!!! WOOO HOOOO!
So, I went to an annual Bible Quiz tournament this past weekend, where we see friends that we normally only see at these events- once or twice a year. I hadn't seen this friend since last June, or possibly, last March. And her first words were- "WOW! You look 10 years younger!" She didn't say, "I can tell you lost weight", or "I see you got a haircut (the first one in 15 years)", or anything like that. Just that I look younger.
We were in a crowded lobby, and I didn't go into details, but I have to say, it was the highlight of my day!!! Guess that shows how prideful I am, but it honestly made my day. I've told several friends that I've lost weight, and they are encouraging, but I'm surprised that no one seems to have really said anything unprompted. Oh well, it's good enough to know it myself. Still I was *so* happy for the recognition. It's finally showing.
And, when I got home, I found that my dh who hadn't gone with us, had stocked my favorite flavor of ice cream in the freezer, even though it's not his favorite. So, the struggle continues on the homefront.
Originally the weekend was to be a girls trip with my adult daughters. Besides the day of quizzing, we would have car time together, and 2 nights in a motel. The morning we were to leave, I got an email that one of the Bible Quiz teams from our area lost their ride due to another family having illness issues. So, we ended up taking 4 teens to the tournament and had none of our planned time together. The Lord's plans were different than ours, so I'm fine with that. The disappointment was that it's very hard for my daughters and I all to get time off on the same weekend, and this probably won't happen again.
And, with all the added stress of having another family along, I didn't eat as well as I'd hoped. There were 2 teen boys, both over 6 feet tall. When I asked what they wanted for dinner, they both said, "MEAT!" Of course, they know nothing about McD, so I did what I could for them. We ended up at a pizza place at 8 p.m. with 16 people, after a long day of competitions, and that's where my downfall came. I didn't order anything for myself because there were really no healthy options, but then I started nibbling on pizza. And, as always, it snowballed...
And, in keeping with being gentle to myself, I'm not looking back. Today is a new day (even if there is mint choc. ice cream screaming at me from the freezer). I'm back on track and staying there.
Glad to be home, and reading the encouraging posts on this discussion board.
Thank you Tom, Ron, Buns, Carollyne, and Woods. I so appreciate your cheering me on!
Jubilee