Disappointments and Achievements

   I have had many disappointments in the last two years.  They range from very small to incredibly overwhelming.   One of my main disappointments is how I let my weight get to where it had gotten.  The other day during one of my work outs with Frank, this subject came up.  He asked why I got so angry when we discussed it.  Basically, I am mad at allowing it to happen.  I knew better!  He reminded me that what's in the past is done.  Now I need to put it behind me and move on.  Do what I need to do now to get back to a better weight.  I know I will have my set backs during this time.  For example, I have one week before my "reunion".  I really don't think I am going to hit that 10 lb. weight goal.  I have been stuck for over a week at the 8 lb. mark.  I will still try hard and watch every bite that enters my mouth.  If I don't, I don't.  I will be disappointed with myself, but I have tried my best. 
  There are many marked achievements I have had through this Quest though.  I love these!  Just the other day, I did 8 chin ups.  Who would have EVER imagined that!  Do you know that when I moved into my apartment 9 months ago, it was so hard to walk up and down the stairs?  Now, I run up and down them.  That is an achievement that I love!  If you don't know me very well, I am an instant gratification kind of girl.  Therefore, the reason I am a hair dresser.  Hair cut, color....instant gratification!  Weight loss is NOT instant.  There is no gratification right away.  Now that I am almost at the 40 lb. mark, I am seeing my achievements.  I am down 4 pant sizes and almost ready to move down another one.  Family, friends, and clients are really starting to notice.  And I feel so much better!  The one achievement I can't WAIT to hit is the day I go under 200 lbs.  Frank wants a picture of the scale when it reads 199.  Rest assured that I will post that achievement on here!  I want everyone to share that moment!