I'm as happy as a pig in muck... because I'm home in NZ for a week, seeing Autumn for the first time in 8 years. Today was drop-dead gorgeous weather - clear, no wind and sunny. Went for coffee at the garden centre so we could sit outside in the sun, then drove up the coast with my parents, admiring the sun shining on the sea. It's such a beautiful part of the world.
Seeing our daughters is by far the best part. They are such gorgeous, loving girls who I miss terribly. They are each doing so well at Uni here in NZ. The oldest one graduates on Tuesday with a Bachelor of Teaching. Next year, she'll graduate again, with Honors.
My family has been amazed at the changes they see in me. I've lost 17.5kg altogether, but 13kg of that has been since I was home at Christmas. It's funny that my sisters and daughters have been very vocal about the weightloss, but Mum and Dad have been very quiet about it. They have both said somehting to me 'on the quiet' but were afraid to say it in front of others for fear of embarrassing me. My response to that was, "Hell no! I've worked hard for this - so sing it from the rooftops please!!"
On Friday afternoon I had an hour to myself in Farmers (a department store). I've been a size 26 for their clothes for ages. In fact, some 26's were too small, especially blouses. Well not any more. I took pants into the fitting room in size 24 and 22 but they were too big. I am a size 20 now. I was in the fitting room, by myself, grinning at my reflection like an idiot. I know that size 20 is nothing to be excited about in the big scheme, but I'm so happy to be a 20 rather than a 26/28. So very, very happy.
I'm not tracking while I'm here. But I am being careful. My plan is to not gain weight this week. Losing weight probably won't happen. Finding out my new clothing size has been very motivating.
Another thing that made me grin was how much more comfortable I was in the plane. My bum fits into the seat so much better. And then my sister's dining room chairs - they used to scare me, but now they are comfortable too.
Thank goodness for blogs - I don't talk to ANYONE about my bum not fitting into seats, not even my husband, but I'll happily blab it all to you.
Will post a photo of the graduation later in the week. I'm sure I'll still be grinning in it...
Oh I hear you on the bum thing! I cried when I first got on a plane after losing about 18kg.....the flappy tray table thing actually had room too!
ReplyDeleteOh what an amazing experience that must have been. Am surprised you managed to contain the whoops of joy in that changing room. I am so waiting for that day when the incentive clothes that I have had in my wardrobe finally fit me. I refuse to buy any more 'fat' clothes when I have all those lovelies waiting for me :D
ReplyDeleteWell done and have an amazing time while you are away!
What a wonderful post, Deb! Have a great time while you are there. Can't wait to see the photos!
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wooohooo size 20! Celebrate EVERYTHING Deb! You are amazing and what an inspiration! Your family should be damn proud of you! Im glad you get to spend some time with you daughters, next time it will need to be longer!
ReplyDeleteBeuatiful post Deb, you write with such emotion! Sounds like this holiday was good timing! I hope you have a great time!.
ReplyDeletePS I hear you on the chairs, I also hate having to squeeze in between when people are sitting on them.
That is great! I am so pleased for you that you are home. And so jealous at the same time! I cant wait to go home...and like you I am hoping my plane ride will be a little more comfortable! Well done you! Enjoy your time home!
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