Encouragement!

So I haven't weighed in a few days so I really don't have a weight update. I do, however, have a new inspiration. Another friend of mine that I haven't seen in over a month has lost close to 30 lbs in just those few short weeks. I am so excited for her! I haven't seen her in person yet but in photos she looks A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I can not believe how much of a difference one month can make.

So, I am once again encouraged. Encouraged to do my best, even after a bad few weeks. Encouraged to get healthy for myself, not to impress or gain the acceptance of those around me. Encouraged to finally get to a weight that I am comfortable with and where I can be completely happy with myself.

I have never been one to dwell on my weight, I guess because I have always been overweight but always able to do as much as the other kids in sports and such. Only recently have I realized that, yes, I am getting older, and while the appearance part of being fat isn't the best thing in the world, the effects internally of being fat are killing me and I'm just sitting by like an innocent bystander. I am responsible for myself and while I was fat as a child I am an adult now and I can not place blame on anyone but myself. It is time for me to step up and get healthy for me and my future family. They deserve a healthy and happy wife and mommy. I can do it and I will!

P.S. In other encouraging news, my parents have both taken to healthier eating and my dad has lost nearly 60 pounds since February and my mom has lost 20 pounds in the past two months! Yay parentals!