My Journey

Every year at this time, the tendency for many of us (I think) is to review the year that is coming to an end and make plans for the new one.

My review of my year: incredible.

I say “incredible” because I am looking at a completely new world now, and not just because I’m 60 pounds lighter. Can’t even believe that right now.

The new me is not just thinner, she’s happier and more confident. There, I said it. It’s not like weight loss makes everything perfect, not at all. I have so many questions…like am I really that different that everyone responds to me differently now? Because of the way I look or is it because *I’m* different? Another question: do I mess with the last 5 pounds to my stated weight goal or do I start working on maintaining the 60 pound loss?

Still gunning for 175 but now it just seems like a number, not a state of mind.

Currently hanging out 178-181. Who cares about the number?? Well, I might. Again, it’s a question I have. Not really sure how to answer that question.

Other things happening: I’m about to become a grandmother! Also I’m about to have cataract removal surgery and I learned that I have Fuchs Dystrophy, so there’s that.

What I would say is the biggest change is that I can now look at myself in the mirror and admit that I like what I see. Trying to un-do years of avoiding the mirror. Hardest thing I’ve had to do is to look at myself and confirm that I like what I see.

For the new year: I want to do whatever I can to help people in my life that need help right now. And so many people I know need help. I feel like I’ve put on the oxygen mask myself for this last year…now it’s my turn to lend a hand.

If anyone is reading what I’ve been writing…what’s your plan? Your goal? Your wish for 2024?

Bye for now…….