chasingadream

You have done amazing! I think it just takes time for our heads to catch up and accept the weight loss and hard work we put in it. You are an inspiration to me and you should be very proud of yourself!!

You are doing so beautifully! It's hard to be gentle with ourselves when we need it most. Life is full and there's so much to juggle -- I sometimes feel like I'm not accomplishing what I "should" or meeting my own expectations. Positive self-talk has helped me -- like saying "TA DA" even when it feels silly, or looking in the mirror and genuinely liking the person I'm seeing, even just in that moment. Maybe it takes practice!

You have done so much and come so far so quickly. Your whole life has literally changed, the way we "fit" into the world has changed and we need to reassess the space we take up. We are used to hiding, we've had layers and layers to cover up with to shrink away and "not" be noticed for who we truly are. Now that has been stripped away and you are exposed and raw, it happened fast for you..and it's overwhelming. Nothing is wrong with you. You need a minute or two. Your a strong woman who is there for so many, and now your out there and your feeling exposed and weak it's easy to let those "bullies" get to us. Even when the bully is the one in the mirror. You can deal with her the same way you would a bully who is picking on your son or daughter. Stand up to her, and show her how strong and confidant you really are!

You are a strong educated loving caring woman, who deserves every happiness the world has to offer, even a cookie now and then!