Bragging

I have to brag a little. I have achieved something that I never thought I would actually achieve. And I'm going to share some info that maybe I shouldn't share, but I'm not ashamed to share it.

Below, I have two pictures. I just have to share the difference. The first picture is 2 1/2 years ago. Yes, it is me:





The next picture was just taken Friday night at the Leoti fair. It's of my daughter and myself. I'm the one on the left...obviously. I just have to share the difference that 40 pounds makes.




Yes, in 2 1/2 years I have lost 40 pounds. I was just looking at pictures of me earlier tonight and I almost didn't believe myself that it was the same person. That and I'm so proud of myself for staying dedicated to losing weight and getting healthy.

Scott keeps telling me that even though he has loved me the whole time we have been married, he does like to see me taking care of myself like this a little better than I used to.

I know it's not easy, but I've done it. I still have a little ways to go...and obviously these pictures are just of my face, but I'm shocked by the difference in just the shape of my face.

I hope this might inspire someone to be motivated to do that something in your life that you want to do but haven't done. It doesn't have to be losing weight (that's a personal choice). But maybe there's something you've always dreamed of doing, and something else always stands in your way and you back down from your dream.

I want you to know right here and now, that you need to stand up, dream your dream some more, and then make it happen. Stick with it until you've conquered it.

Now that you've had your motivational speech for today, I challenge you to share what your dream is...and I'll support you 150% in whatever you want to do. Come on....you can do it!!!!!