Update

        The weight loss is still slow, but I'm finally down to 225lbs. It feels absolutely amazing to know that I'm so close to meeting some of my goals. I think it's a great thing that the weight isn't coming off too quickly. I still encounter people who say I should be so much smaller, but my doctor said that I'm still on track. If other people would mind their own business maybe I wouldn't struggle as much. 
     I decided to share a picture with you all to show my progress. Pictures say a thousand words, right? I hope you see the progress and determination I have. I still remember when those shorts were too tight to wear. I now have to wear a belt. Being happier is still worth all the process that I went through. This has been a very eventful school year and I have been through so many trials. I think everything happens for a reason. When bad things happen they are usually followed by something positive. This is my time to truly shine and make the most of life. 
      As we are nearing the end of the school year, I find that this is my time to really reflect. Each year brings its own battles. I battled myself for many years, but I decided to do something about it. The journey has not always been easy. I hope I'm making my dad proud, he will never get to see the end result. Losing him has been a struggle within itself. We never saw eye to eye on anything, but not having him here to argue with is the worst part. He didn't get to see me be happy and pleased with myself. He will not get to see me flourish into a confident adult. 

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