Halfway there

In the middle of October, or sometime close by, I realized something huge...me. Haha no, but seriously. I realized that I was about 60 pounds heavier than I had been in high school, and at least 40 pounds heavier than I ever wanted to be. So I made a decision that's ended up influencing most of my decisions over the last several months--I was done being fat. I joined Weight Watchers (and loved every minute of it), set up some workout plans, and made a goal.

Now, the thing is, I've never been a huge goal person. I don't really like making goals. I haven't made a New Year's resolution since my junior year of high school, and I only did then because I was on the top of a mountain with my friends Carlie and Steph, and we all made resolutions together. But in the middle of October (but really I think it must've been the beginning of November), I made a goal to lose 40 pounds.

I've worked my butt off since then, I've eaten like a million cups of fruits and veggies, probalby 500 sticks of string cheese, and I'm pleased to say that I'm halfway there. When I looked down at that scale this morning, I realized that I'd officially lost 21 pounds since the start of my little goal. I'm nearly finished. You know those days when you try to get dressed in the morning, but every pair of pants that you own that's suitable for work is at least 2 sizes too big? I never knew those days until this morning (at least, I never really noticed/got excited about it until this morning), and while I dread having to go shopping for more, I'm pleased as a kite about them not fitting anymore. Only 19 more pounds, and with the help of my new favorite past time, roller derby, I think it's well within my reach. Hopefully those last 19 pounds will be long gone before that twin of mine comes home. Won't she be surprised to get off of the plane and see me all skinny at the bottom of the escalators?

If this little post seems a little braggy or whatever, it's because it is. I feel the best about this goal of mine today, and while I'll possibly be disgruntled and frustrated again in the morning, today I've felt the best.