Just wondering if I still have any
followers out there!? It’s been so long since I sat down and wrote out a blog
post. I guess that’s what happens when your too busy living life to the fullest
and falling in love. LOVE. Isn’t that such a wonderful feeling? As I sat down
to write this post I thought back to my first ever blog post and just reflected
on how far I have come in only a few short months and how much my life has
changed. It has been everything I have ever dreamed of and so much more. While
it hasn’t always been easy and to this day I still struggle sometimes with
knowing my limits on food and making positive choices. I like to think I am
finding a good balance. I am nowhere near perfect as I am sure no one ever is
but I still try and make a healthier choice when I can. During the week I focus
on clean eating and cooking healthy meals. With life so much busier now and
always being on the go on the weekends it is hard to keep making those healthy
choices. My weight loss has slowed considerably since I first started out,
which I think is to be expected. But I am still loosing weekly and I still
loose lots of inches. Every month I have had to buy a new pant size. .jpg)
The most important thing I have learned in
the last 6 months is that this journey is about so much more than how many
pounds I have lost. It’s about being healthy. It’s about how I feel everyday
when I pick out something to wear. It's about going to a regular store and fitting into a medium or large effortlessly. No more Plus Size stores!! It’s about how I feel doing basic activities
like driving in my car, walking up the stairs, wearing seat belts on an
airplane, walking around for hours without tiring, having energy to burn, doing
a workout class without feeling out of place. It’s about falling in love and
having my boyfriend look at me with appreciation and love in his eyes. It’s
about all the little things some people take for granted that I never had
before. It’s about having everything you’ve ever wanted. 
I am now down 86lbs and I have 14 more
pounds until my next big goal of 100lbs. Those numbers still blow my mind
sometimes but as I said just before this, it’s just another number. I can
honestly not put how I feel daily into words or numbers, you only know when you
live it. Anyone who has been in love, felt great in their skin or lived life to
it’s fullest will understand. If your not there yet I encourage you to find
love, or do something for yourself to feel great in your skin. Go on adventures
and live your life the way you want to. On a daily basis we are reminded of how
short life can be.
I could have never imagined this outcome
back in April when I had my surgery. I have to thank all of you, my friends,
family & my wonderful boyfriend Nick for constantly encouraging me to go
further. You are all inspiring to me with your comments, likes on my photos and
your beautiful words of encouragement.
I hope this love sick blog post didn’t make
some of you want to gag. I hope it reminded you of all the wonderful things you
have in your life and also remind you sometimes it’s just about the little
things life has to offer that are the best.
Hugs & Glitter,
Chanty
