Continued... The Love List

The "I LOVE ME" List

1. What do you absolutely love about your body?
I love my legs. They are still flabby and all that, but I love how they have supported me (literally) through many weights, through several countries and through seemingly endless workouts. My calves are definitely showing definition and I can't wait to see the same in the thighs (someday). So thank you legs!

2. When did you surprise yourself with your physical strength?
Although it's not technically 'strength', I was really impressed with myself in December (or maybe late November) after I had been working out regularly for a couple weeks... one day, after being on the elliptical for 30mins, I hopped onto the treadmill and ran for 10 minutes straight. Huge deal! For some reason, my body will not let me replicate it again - so I'll look back on that time with great fondness.

3. When were you braver than you ever thought you could be?
I know this is kind of lame, but when I put up my hand to answer questions posed by the prof in one of my larger classes (150+ people). This is something I never did in University and if I was called on, I would either get beet red or stumble around my answer (or both). This shows me how much I have changed since this time last year. I am a new person in so many ways. I also moved to a big city to live by myself, I went to a new school, played intramurals I never thought I would play, ran for student council (and won). These reasons are why I am braver than I ever thought I would be.

4. When did your self-control blow you away?
Haha... well... not quite so much lately. I suppose I could count the time a week or two ago when I didn't eat the entire bag of chips in one sitting (definitely have done that many many times). Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to add to this question...

5. What is your proudest moment ever?
Ever? I am not sure I have just one. All those things I listed for the brave question definitely apply here. And to add to that, losing 50lbs by myself. I am so proud of myself for that. It is definitely the largest amount of weight I have ever successfully lost (in a row, I should add).

6. When was the last time you felt absolutely beautiful?
There wasn't a specific moment, or day. But once in a while I walk out of the house feeling so great about everything- my body, hair, makeup, clothes - everything fits. I love those moments. I walk down the street with a soundtrack playing in my head and an aura of confidence surrounding me (at least that's what I hope it looks like!). God, I love those days!

7. Why do you deserve to meet your goals?
Because I have been working really hard... Because I really want this... Because I am a good person... Because I am willing and able to make the changes necessary... Because I am worth taking care of, worth looking good and feeling good.