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Hi everyone! :waves:
I just wanted to take one of very few free moments to pop on to say a quick hello!
Hope everyone is doing well!!! I have had a very quick glance at some threads - but haven;t had time to catch up properly.
The trip is going great - so far have only seen 6 people who knew me before. They were shocked when they saw me!Absolutely shocked. hheheh - beenquite funny. We get to my family tomorrow....so more shock ahead.
The trip has been mostly good.....been a few trials , a few tribulations , but overall good.
I've been facing a LOT of challenges - being on a roadtrip, with your husband AND your in-laws, for 6 days running - has its moments. I love them all - but its close quarters!
There is also the added challenge of being in RTM while travelling. Abstinenace was easier. I am getting very adapt at asking restaurants to re-write entire menu selections to suit me - but ya know what - it works. I've been able to be very selective and thats been great.
While the temptation has been HUGE, I have not had anything I am not entitled to have....though a time or two, perhaps more then I should have - but staying true to the lists of alloweds. Abstaining while on holiday was much much easier.
i will have a lot to write abuot on my diary when we return. Its brough up all sort of emotional responses, etc.
But over all - the trip is going well.
Congrats to those of you with great losses - saw a few posts with some good news, and saw some are struggling. Business as usual then.
My two best 'triumphs' - make that 3 - on this trip are:
1. Oh. My. GOD. I am thinner then my best freind Jean.!!!!!!!! I tried in her Size 10s, and they were too big. She has always been the eptiomy of health and beauty.....and....I fit in her clothes!! And then some!!!!!!!!!!that still has not fully registered with me!!!
2. Me, Jean and Jude (my best girls), went walking on Jeans land - its very hilly and rocky. I charged on ahead, and it was THEM that needed to stop and catch their breathe! Not Me. It was ALWAYS me. Amazing!
3. We went to a Mexican Restaurant - my favourite food EVER. (REAL Mexican food. I know the UK tries, bless ya, but its nowhere near the real thing) So we went - they all ate the chips and salsa - the only thing i dipped in the salsa was my fork! lol I ordered something - had them hold all the good stuff - so what came was protein and lettuce - none of the gorgeous stuff to accompany it. And I poicked at nothing.
Those that know me - know this was a major milestone for me. MAJOR. My hubby was really proud of me, and made sure to tell me.
That really was kind of torture - but it was my idea. It was nice to look at their dishes and it all smelled good - so we take our pleasure from other places now.
And ya know what - I survived!! ANd do not feel deprived. Because I chose not to order. WICKED! Choices are great if we use them wisely!!
I might add too - and Karmawitch will understand - US Portions in restaurants are obscene. REALLY ridiculous. So for the first time, I left a Mexican restaurant - nto feeling sick. Lovin it! But being absolutely amazed at how much food is put on a plate. At least three meals. IT was rather shocking. This was a HUGE challenge!
It has also been challenging to walk past the Fritos (corn crisps to die for) and Reese Peanut Butter Cups - my two favourite peices of junk in the USA!!! And not one of either has passed my lips! Phew!
Tomorrow, we head down to the family. That will get easier, I hope, as we will not be eating out on the road quite so much.
Oh yeah - the trip started out, just 15 minutes away from the airport, in the POURING down rain - we got a flat tire. That was how we started, so I realised there will be challenges from start to stop on this trip! lol
I dare not wager a bet on whether I have stayed the same, or gained, or even lost. I simply do not know, and have avoided all scales. My clothes still fit, and thats good enough for me!
I wish I had time to read all the posts and catch up on everything but I don't.
I hope those that have struggled are feeling stronger with each new day, and those that are carrying on successfully - well done! I am sure there have been some amazing losses amongst everyone!
I have had some very interesting heart to hearts with my other, and there have been some real emotional triggers on this trip - but I am feeling well in control. I am very thankful for that!!!
So folks - until the next opportunity - and i don't know when that will be - keep up the good work you are all doing. Accept the struggles and wobbles a part of the learning process and keep chasing your dream! It's getting closer every single day.
Love you all - be good - and "see you" when we get back, if not before!
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Lost 10 Stone in 2008. Maintained for 2 years. Back for a Tune-Up.
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