How’d I go out like that???
I got so comfortable with my 260 pound body I didn’t even care what I looked like. I was wearing 4x shirts, 3x pants, some 4x pants, and I didn’t even really care. I knew it was not good for me to be that heavy but who cared? I was already married and I didn’t think I needed to impress anyone. I was comfortable and that’s all that mattered.
Well, since I have been active on Buddyslim, after a year of just sitting on the sidelines watching everyone else losing weight, I had the opportunity to start getting rid of some of those old clothes. I can’t believe I wore some of them out of the house!!!! They were covered in grease stains, mystery stains, and eeewwwwwwww, what was I thinking? I usually try to dress up better if I am going somewhere like the grocery store, out in public, etc, but why did I think I didn’t deserve to look better FOR ME???!!!! I can’t believe how low my self esteem was. It’s getting better but I do have a long way to go. I still focus on what I can’t do a lot rather than what I can do.
I have been walking everyday trying to get healthier to battle this diabetes I have and I hope to be an example for others to see that I have it and I am living with it. I am trying to believe that I deserve to look good for me. I have gotten so deep in that comfort rut that anything but baggy pants and baggy shirts are not appealing to me but I do look much better in the better fitting clothes. So, this is a weightloss journey, and for me it’s about rediscovering me and learning about my attributes and stop trying to hide myself away in some old, greasy, baggy big ass shirts.
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You are emerging from your coccoon. Fly girl, show of those beautiful, strong wings of yours!
Take pride in your new healthier body and buy clothes so you can look good for you. You don’t need to impress others, but it’s always good to look and feel good for yourself.
Best of luck and keep up the good work!
Here’s to believing we deserve better and setting a good example for our loved ones! We will do this!
Stacey, that’s right, you deserve the best. Besides, think what kind of a role model you are for your beautiful daughter. She will follow your steps Stacey. She will enjoy being around a confident, stylish, healthy and happy mother.
Throw out all the old baggy clothes!!! You are officially an emerging star. And stay away from those Starbucks treats. LOL
Love this blog. Maybe with the healthier choices you are making is what’s causing you to care more about yourself. The better foods and exercise is perking up your mood to care. I notice when I don’t exercise or eat right my mood changes. I feel downer and then that feeling trickles down to my appearance. Keep up the great work girl!
Keep up the high spirits for yourself. I am inspired by your blog. I have been starting toward a rut and now I can see hope again. thanks!
Too many people care about you Stacey. You know what it means? You can’t hide anymore!
Have a wonderful, healthy day.
I was guilty of this and was going to blog about something similar…I ALWAYS wore TOO large clothing thinking I looked better. I DIDNT. I rarely did my hair or makeup. TO WORK. IN a PROFESSIONAL office. UGH…I cant beleive that. Now, now matter how down I am, I do my hair and make up and wear clothes that fit…
Great post Stacey! I think so much of losing weight is the emotional aspect of it. When we care about ourselves, we make healthier choices. The more we make healthier choices, the more we feel better about ourselves, and therefore care. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you everyone, for giving me such nice responses to my blog!
Your blog makes me so happy! Feeling good in the way we present ourselves, does make a difference in our whole well-being. You are an inspiration to me,and it’s so great to witness your journey,keep up the great work!!!