I still cant believe that today two years ago I had just started my journey, my journey to become a healthier person, my journey to live a happier life. A journey to see the real me, the person who had been hiding under all the extra weight for so many years. I remember that day so well as if it was today, I remember all the struggles I have gone through and all the wonderful moments I have gone through. I remember it all, I wont and cant forget about it.
Each and every day I wake up and I see myself developing into a beautiful person. Each and every day I learn something new about myself and my body. I have learned that my body is a temple, and it takes more than knowing what to do.
I look at my before pictures all the time, almost every day. They are a reminder of how far I have come these past two years. I look at them and I dont even recognize them, I still cant believe that im still here going strong even after two years. Despite what people would tell me, not having faith in me or telling me that I would gain all the weight back and more, I have proved them wrong. I know that I wont ever get back to that weight again, ever. This is who I am, right here, happy and healthy.
Along this road, I have stepped on cracked stones and I have skipped many steps, only to find out you cant skip any step in life and that stepping on cracked stones is a good thing and something you have to go through so you can keep on learning and growing. Im only human and I make mistakes all the time, everyday. That doesn't meant I cant learn from them. I know you may think im crazy, but I love the mistakes and trials I have gone through. Without them I don't know where I would be.
Today im standing strong, still going and im ready for another, wonderful year! I cant wait to say this is my fifth year! Im ready to keep on pushing through and im so happy that I have such a wonderful support system. You guys out there are amazing, and deserve more than just a thank you. You have kept me and others in line, behind us 110% of the way, telling us we can do it!
This is such a wonderful day for me, and Im happy and excited all at the same time. Thank you to everyone who has been there with me. We can do this and we can keep on going!!!! Remember to never, ever give up, no matter how many lemons are thrown at you.
Somehow it seems like I've missed your blog before today...I went back and looked at your pics...WOW! I'm so happy of what you've accomplished! Its good for me to see because with the bit I need to lose it seems VERY possible! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted By:
02/07/2008 12:20
2 years!
Happy 2 yr anniversary!!! You have done so well and I am very proud of you!You sounds so happy and you definitely deserve to be. Thank you for being an inspiration to many.
~Summer
Posted By:
02/07/2008 13:03
Way to go....
This is a great day for you. Enjoy it and be proud!!!
And yes...the lessons are just as important as the successes. :)
Although I didn't start reading your blog until after you lost your weight, just knowing that you have succeeded at keeping it off brings a smile to my face. I have always struggled with keeping it off. You have set a great example for all of us! Thank you for letting us share in your journey!
Posted By:
02/07/2008 22:29
Congrats!
Happy Anniversary girl! I'm so happy for you and so proud of you! You wrote a beautiful post. You are an inspiration to me and many other on here. So, THANK YOU! Here's to another year!
I'm just catching up on your blog but I wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU!!!! Your journey is so encouraging to me and lets me know that I *can* do this. It won't be overnight but it can happen.
Thank you Alexia and here is to another wonderful year!!! =)
I am so happy for you! It has been a long journey for all of us on here, leann, swimkatt, shelly. The original bloggers. I am so glad that we are able to share this WL expierence with one another and help each other out on here. You have been so positive all along and very motivating. I missed you when you were gone, but I knew you would be back soon enough! Happy WL Anniversary
