Anniversary…
Today marks 3 years on WW…also Chesty’s birthday. Not sure why I decided to take control of my weight on her birthday. I just remember feeling depressed while looking at Mardi Gras pictures. I told Chesty that I was sick and drove to the WW center instead of her celebration. While that may sound foul, the decision saved my life.
3 years gone…190 lbs lost. I’ll admit that I thought I’d be at goal at this point. LOL Apparently the weight loss council had different plans for me, eh? The pounds are slow to drop these days, but I appreciate the accomplishment much more. Despite the “I’m so fabulous” attitude displayed in my diary, it’s still difficult for me to accept the changes that come along with dramatic weight loss. I’m not a shy person by any means, but I find myself turning into an introvert when I venture into clothing stores outside the fat lady safe haven. It bothers me that I question what sales people think when they see me trying to shop with the “other half”. I don’t know if the fat girl mentality will ever leave…and maybe that’s a good thing? I don’t want to forget the feeling of being too big for movie theater and airplane seats…or walking the mall for 10 minutes before getting winded..or having strangers avert their eyes because I was simply too obese (in their opinion) to warrant a courtesy smile while passing.
My life has changed 100% and I am truly blessed. Thanks to everyone that’s been here during the crazy ride. I’m sure there are more twist and turns ahead, but I’ll be fine. Today is the first day that I can truly sense a changed lifestyle…not just a weekly battle to see the scale drop or vain attempt to get into a smaller size.
-C
You are a real hero and an inspiration to me. I have lost only 30 pounds and yet I have some of the same feelings. I am just on the verge of getting out of Plus sizes and I feel very strange in the NOT plus store, as if people will accost me and accuse me of being in the wrong store, etc. I’m afraid to try on the clothes in case they don’t fit and the salesladies judge me!
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p.s. maybe your goal is unrealistic? you look like a million bucks to me! once i lost a lot of weight and my doctors and dietician thought i should keep going because i was not at my “goal” weight. but i felt great and looking back at old pix i see I LOOKED FANTASTIC. I think that was the natural weight for my body and boy if I ever get back there again I won’t let anyone tell me anything!!
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Thank you for sharing so much of this process in OD. You’re a wonderful woman, fat or thin, inside and out.
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you’re a beautiful woman…..and it really pumps me up to read about you and what you’ve been thru…..you should be proud….
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Congratulations and happy anniversary 🙂
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You look great. What an amazing accomplishment!
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congratulations and happy anniversary. i began weight watchers three weeks ago and i have to admit that your amazing success was an inspiration to me.
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You are awesome, such an inspiration! You look fabulous too! Congratulations on how far you’ve come and Happy Anniversary 😉
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You are a beautiful person in both pictures. And you have many accomplishments to be proud of. The least of those is losing weight. 🙂
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Happy Anniversary, My Dear! You should be beyond proud of yourself!
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Congrats. You look gorgeous!
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You rock, Diva 🙂 🙂 *HUGS* Can’t wait to celebrate our skinnitude (and your b-day) in September 🙂 🙂 🙂 Love ya much!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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You look gorgeous in that orange dress/suit. Think how happy to know, three years ago, where you would be now.
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wow, the transformation is amazing! u should be so thrilled with urself and what uve accomplished, that is a huge amount of weight to have lost and to have kept off … good luck with the rest of ur journey!
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thats a wonderful thing 3 yrs and you have stayed with it 🙂
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Congratulations!!! Wow. 3 years! Yeah, you might be at the weight your body is meant to be at. Are you just trying to stick with the number you set for yourself or do you think you really need to lose more? Anyway, you look great! Nice picture.
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I see beauty in both pictures. I wonder if it is also about empowerment. You have chosen a healthier life style. I truly believe our culture and when we live has contributed to our weight situation. On tv we were doing a special on the trend in the 90’s to super size and increase portions in restaurants. This was the same time that I was working full time and raising a family
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I have to s y Burger King was a direct reason that I gained 40 pounds over two years. Our school had a project graduation card that gave you a 20% discount at the BK just around the corner. I tucked an extra meal in every day around 3:30 to 4pm. Then ate dinner at 6:30. Back then I didn’t realize that the BK dinner had about 18 points in it.
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You know the WW philosophy is that you would have been gaining weight all those 3 years if you hadn’t been on WW. So add 30-40 pounds on to the 190( the weight you never gained) and bingo, you’ve really done well… So in your honor I shall weigh in tonight, I have been having this mental flatline for a month & haven’t been paying attention to the big four: water,writing down, exercise,planning
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what lipstick are u wearing ur most recent pic? it looks hot!
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Kudos! 🙂
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Good GOD you look amazing!
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thanks for inspiring me courtney, you are the best! (and nice orange outfit!!!!)
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Happy Success to you girl! And no, you should probably never forget where you started, because you appreciate life so much more if you do it that way – don’t forget, however, to pat yourself on the back all the time because your will power deserves it.
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Keep going!! And check this out–you should try it! http://www.ejshea.com/buddhabook.htm
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YOU ROCK QUEEN DIVA! Congratulations on your continued success! I would think that you starting your program was the best gift you could have given Chesty on her birthday. You ensured that her best friend would be around a lot longer! I know I’m thankful because had I not found your website, I never would have made the decision to take control and save my life. You’re the best Court! Kathy
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Happy Anniversary! Your perseverance amazes and inspires me. You look awesome in that orange outfit…good luck on the next leg of your journey. You are a blessing to many many people who gain so much from your OD. I check every single day first thing in the morning to see if you have written that day. When I lost my weight before too I felt very panicked to shop on the “other side” too.
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You amaze me all of the time, You truely are an inspiration to me.
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Happy Anniversary!
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I think 190 in 3 years is fantastic, but I know what you mean. A few days ago I wrote about my 3-year WW ani, I don’t think that fat-girl mentality ever leaves, it is a part of us, like it or not. Congrats, girl!
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wow. amazing. and congratulations.
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You know how I feel about you, your effort, and everything. There’s nothing that I can say that I haven’t said before. You work hard at this, and it’s no wonder you’ve been successful. You so deserve this success, and you wear it well. I’m cutting out before I get all mushy, but understand fully how very proud I am of you. 🙂 *hugs*
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You are absolutely gorgeous inside and out.
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How could I have missed your anniversary??? I’m SO proud of you!!!!!
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Wow this is wonderful. Congrats. What a beautiful woman you are.
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