Blogging is Good

This morning I was at 137. Hopefully it will be less tomorrow, but I am taking a step back today to reflect. When I started this blog two months ago, I was 147. I've lost 10 pounds and I've dropped a full size since then. This is actually really excellent progress so late in the game for me. I technically only have 7 pounds to go before I am officially of normal weight. I can't expect this all to just melt off. Plus, I started working out on April 4th, and I'm still doing it. I see huge differences in my tone, and as far as I can remember, I've never in my life been this fit aerobically. Why am I so freaked out about 137? I never in my wildest dreams thought that I could ever be at this weight again, yet here I am. If I can do 137, then I can do 120...but what's the rush? It might just take some time. I'm happy. I no longer feel self-conscious in public or embarrassed to see people from my past. I can go into just about any store and buy clothes.

I'm 32 with 4 kids, and I look great. What more could I ask for? Well, I want my arms to be toned. I want my love handles gone. I want my stomach to lose the pooch altogether. I want a 26 inch waist. I want to be able to really run for a long time. I want to wear a size 4. I want to be able to buy small tops. I want to wear a swimsuit out in public. I want a boob job (nothing crazy). I want to be 5'9" (I can dream, can't I?)

Oh, yeah, back to my title. Blogging is Good. Without this blog, I wouldn't have been able to go back and check out my progress like I was able to today. Sure I could have journaled, but I would have lost it at least 50 times by now. It was so easy to go back and look at where I've been for the past year and realize that I have absolutely nothing to feel discouraged about. Also, I have the best support system here. Where else can you find so many other people that actually want to hear about your progress. Most people in life don't mind talking about it here and there, but either they get depressed about their own weight or they just lack interest after a while. I know that I've said this before, but I really do love you guys. I pretty much know that I would not be working out right now if it weren't for your examples and your constant encouragement. It's obviously also extremely encouraging to be able to follow you all on your journeys too.

Ok, seriously. I cannot get The Greatest American Hero song out of my head right now. You're welcome... to everyone who gets it stuck in their head too...

Believe it or not, I'm walking on air.

I never thought I could feel so free-.

Flying away on a wing and a prayer.

Who could it be?

Believe it or not it's just me.

Sorry, it's how I feel today :)

Does anyone have any suggestions on getting rid of love handles and baby belly? My torso is so short, and while I love my hips, the curve to my waist is kind of abrupt. It always has been I guess, but I'd like it to be smoother if possible.