So, last weekend was my first time seeing the bulk of my family since the weight loss journey began. Of course, many of my friends and family know that I am trying to lose weight because I annoy everyone with my constant updates :)
I was quite nervous about my trip. Would people feel obligated to say something, even if they didn't notice? Would anyone really see a change? Would people be disappointed in the lack of change? You can tell my mind was racing!
Of course, I was also facing MAJOR temptation. One of my favorite things about going home is the food. I have to have Pizza King, a Boilermaker and onion rings from Dog N Suds, a drink or 12 from the Custard, Don Pablo's. I also try to get my donuts, Arni's, cookies from O'Rears, and anything else I can fit in my belly. So, I packed a small cooler with granola bars and Spark. That helped with the temptation of the candy aisle at gas stations- especially Pilots and Flying Js with great selections and crushed ice!
My mom "noticed" my weight loss, but she's my mom. You know, the one who tells you you're beautiful even when you're a fat tubolard. My cousin, Arielle, commented on it. I don't know if she's following my journey or not, so that felt good.
Friday night I went out with a bunch of high school friends, and they all noticed. Of course, they're all reading this too, so they know about the journey. My friend, Bill, has lost 50+ pounds and we started the Advocare journey together. His wife lost 20, and is skinny!! So it was a big reveal for all of us. I am so proud of them!!
Even when having a family gathering on Saturday, the only people who mentioned the weight loss were the ones who knew about it. I'm not going to lie- that stung a bit. I was really hoping people would just notice. Honestly? I shed a few tears over that this weekend, because it was so flipping discouraging. My next goal is to make those people notice! So there.
I also really did well finding a balance between satisfying my cravings and not falling off the wagon. Yes, I had Dog N Suds and Pizza King (and paid for it), but I cut back on my portions. I skipped the donuts and O'Rears. I had a granola bar instead of a cinnamon roll, and drank water or Coke Zero. I allowed myself 2 flavored cokes from the Custard.
Of course, my cousins, Rainman, and I had the Igloo 32. It is 32 scoops of ice cream, loads of banana and toppings. We didn't even finish 8, but we had fun trying it ;)
I also worked out while I was home, but that is my next blog....or your bedtime story if you're Herbie or Dove!
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