Kim’s Journey to a Healthier Place

Last night I went to an after-hours work dinner with Wonderful Husband. I see the people he works with about 2-3 times a year at various functions. I must say that last night I felt a bit ambushed. I wasn’t expecting anyone to notice my weight loss simply because I don’t see them often. I know that for me to notice someone’s weight loss it would have to be a lot if I only see them a couple times a year. Wonderful Husband actually had co-workers at the party asking who he brought with him. They thought maybe I was a new employee because they didn’t recognize me! Holy Cow! At least their first thoughts weren’t that he had a girlfriend on the side. (c: All night I had women asking how I did it, how much lost, how long, etc. In a lot of ways it felt great, and then I though it will be nice when it’s not a big deal. Ya know, when everyday I’m just a normal sized person, not the girl who is WAY smaller than she was the last time we saw her. Does that make sense? Really I should savor the compliments. I know maintenance is right around the corner and the compliments will stop once the pounds stop melting off.

I really didn’t have a game plan prepared before walking into the party because I wasn’t sure what to expect. There were all kinds of delectables sitting out before dinner and an amazing spread for dinner. I ate most of my points on the appetizers (which, to me, are usually better than entree stuff anyways) and just tasted items from the dinner spread. It was buffet-style, of course. I’m very happy with my selections and felt no anxiety with the evening. I have plenty of weekly allowance points to handle any extra points I may have consumed. Besides, who could feel anxious with all the compliments! I hope everyone reading this has an ambush moment. You all deserve recognition for all your hard work!