Ready...here it comes...
So lately I have been noticing some really awesome changes in my life and how my body is working. I'll start with the "nice" stuff! I can sit cross-legged no problem again!!!!!! This is pretty much my favorite and most comfortable way to sit!!!! I love sitting this way on a lawn full of picnickers or on my corduroy couch as I view yet another episode of Chuck's Day Off (seriously...you need to watch this guy!) I love that it makes me feel like a kid when I sit this way and that I automatically smile when my legs fold comfortably underneath me! It is amazing!!!
The next and REALLY REALLY fabulous thing I've noticed is how easy it is to shave my armpits. Yes, maybe a bit TMI, but whatever!!! I was seriously struggling with this before I started working on loosing weight and it hasn't been until this month that I noticed that I can comfortably, without giving my self an awesome razor slice on the back of my arm and follow that up with a special viewing in the bathroom mirror to double check my skills, shave all of my armpit hair!!!! This is seriously a victory!!!! I don't know about you other ladies but when I'm all perfectly shaved I feel fantastical. And yes...if you were wondering...your body does store fat in your general armpit region!
A while back I wrote a post about foundation garments. Lately I have realized that it is HIGH time to replace mine! I was wearing a dress a few weeks ago and suddenly felt my underwear literally blowing in the wind. WHAT?! It's true! They are so baggy that they flap when a breeze blows if I'm not wearing pants!!! Also...my bras are finally to the point of needing to be replaced so I will be planning a trip to be formally measured and then to pick-up some new foundation garments for myself sometime this month!!!
And since it's TMI o'clock I must report that my belly has reduced so much in size as to provide me with an actual lap! I can actually hold children over the age of 8 months on my lap now!!! WAHOO!!! Some of my favorite kids have even noticed (names are being withheld to protect the dignity of the parents!)
As I look at having lost 59.8 pounds since October I am astounded at all of the changes in my life. I now wear a 2X at Old Navy and it is comfortable (so this will soon be a 1X.) I used to squeeze myself into a 4X simply because that was the biggest size available. I also look forward to exercising and think about it often in a fond way. I have found myself to be an unintentional inspiration to others and have created deeper friendships. People have been asking me a lot this week if I feel "like a new person"...but in reality I am still myself, Erin, just getting closer to the size that I actually am. I've been wearing a disguise for a long time...so maybe the world doesn't recognize me but I sure do!
Thanks, faithful friends, for your love and support, cheering and listening ears, trips to FroYo and many miles of walking. Without you this TMI message would not be possible!!!! I love you all!!!!!
