On Friday I celebrated my 37th birthday. It was a beautiful day that started and ended with positive thoughts, being surrounded by people that love me, and was full of reminders of how lucky I am.
I think there may have been a few people in my circle that thought it would be a difficult week for me. Wednesday was the anniversary of my engagement and last year my then-fiance threw a surprise birthday party for me. Well, this year I'm in a new place - mentally, physically, and spiritually.
On Thursday afternoon, I sold my engagement ring. It was time to let go of the one item in my house that represented my marriage and my husband. It is now gone and I am happy to not have that ghost lurking in the back of my closet. My fresh start is now complete!
I spent the days before and after my birthday also surrounded by friends and family. It's been a great weekend!
On Friday night, after dinner with friends and my best friend's home with her family, a bowl of beautiful fruit salad was brought out, with a candle sticking up out of a banana slice. It was beautiful. They weren't sure what to do, thought I wasn't eating fruit, but figured it was that or a bell pepper. Sure, I'd have eaten the bell pepper - but they enjoyed the fruit salad while I sipped on a MF Chocolate Pudding shake. It was perfect!
As I look back on my birthday celebrations, I am happy to know that I am surrounded by people that I trust, that have my best interests at heart and that are able to celebrate that I have moved into a new chapter of my life - leaving behind an unhealthy marriage, an unhealthy lifestyle and moving towards the life I want to live. The people around me see the changes happening - in me and in the choices I make - and they are celebrating every victory with me.
Since starting this program, I have lost 49.4 pounds. I have gone down almost three full sizes. I have gained a level of self confidence that I haven't had for quite some time. I have started running again. I have the energy to do all of the things I want to do with my friends and family. And, I have put myself first - where I always should have been.
It is such a blessing to have been able to look towards this new year knowing that I have taken control of my life and my health - and to know that before my next birthday, I will be healthier than I can ever remember being.
Here's to a healthier year for all of us!
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