an update

So... I posted in September and now it's November.

I'm currently down 29 lbs.  I went up a bit this week but I snacked a lot and tracked a little. So I can't act surprised...

Anyway, at this week's meeting we talked about why we are losing weight.  Why are we putting in this effort?  Of course being healthy and looking good are top reasons.  But after giving it thought, I realized the answer should be, "Because I'm worth it!"

As a mom, wife, daughter, teacher, friend... I give so much to others - and I love being able to do that.  If I asked any one of the people in my life if I'm worth "it", they would answer with a resounding "Yes!"  But somewhere along the line I told myself that I don't matter - and I believed that.

So my revelation was - by not taking care of myself I bought into the lie that I don't matter.  To the people in my life - I matter!  And I need to take care of me so I can take care of them!

This means... I need to be the best me I can be - because I'm worth it and they deserve my best too!