I’ve now lost 33 pounds in about 8 months of being on Weight Watchers. I’ve reached my goal weight, and I’m a losing a few extra pounds as my “buffer.” In the last few weeks, I’ve bought a couple of pairs of jeans that particularly look nice on my now pleasantly slimmer figure. I like what I see in the mirror for the first time in a long time. My husband is thrilled for me, and he’s just a few pounds away from his primary goal weight. We’re both loving the food that we eat and exploring new ways to have what we want and be healthy too.
While this is all well and good, it’s surprising sometimes that other people notice changes in you. Yesterday, I got a glimpse of this–something I call “Random Acts of Encouragement.” I had been expecting some packages to arrive, and I heard the UPS van pulling up to the house. I saw our regular delivery guy coming up to the house with my packages, and I opened the door to greet and help him. He handed me the packages, and as I was signing for them, he said to me, “Have you been working out?” Startled, I said, “Yes, I’ve lost about 30 pounds.” He replied, “It shows. You look great!”
Wow. The UPS man noticed that I lost weight. While I know that I look different, this was the first time a random semi-acquaintance has remarked on my change in appearance. This little Random Act of Encouragement gave me a little boost of ego and happiness, not because some man noticed that I look good, but because someone noticed that I had changed.
What I love about Weight Watchers is that for the first time in many years, I finally am in control. No more excuses, complaints or rationalizations. I know what I need to do to get (and stay) healthy. If I choose to do it, then this is what I get. If I choose not to, well, I won’t fit into those really hot Lucky Brand jeans. Maybe it’s an oversimplification, but as I see it, I’m responsible whether I’m thin or fat, and I make choices every day to either accomplish what I want or sabotage my results.
So thanks Mr. UPS Man. You made my day. And you delivered my new Cuisinart Ice Cream maker so I can make low-fat, sugar-free frozen treats. That’s what I call a bonus!