Friday, December 30, 2011

Final Friday

Wohoo! I am thrilled beyond belief that it is Friday! It has been an emotional but character building week for sure. I really appreciate the feedback on yesterday's post. It made me realize how absurd that whole situation was and that I am glad I won't have to worry or deal with the "neighbors" anymore. I am ending the year knowing that I stood up for myself and what I believe in and that makes me proud of myself, not just about them but some others as well that I felt were taking advantage of my generosity.

I looked back in my blog and it looks like I have lost 12 lbs. this whole year. Not a stellar year on the weight loss front, that's for sure.  I did get on the scale this morning and I was 249 so the 2 lb. gain is going away. Whew! The biggest lessons I am walking away with from this year is knowing what it is going to be like (maintenance) for the rest of my life and that GIVING UP IS NOT AN OPTION. I may be totally dating myself but I feel like a weeble. Weebles wobble but they don't fall down!! Also, working on self-esteem and the mental aspects of WL is crucial for success.


Danielle gave me this frame since it screamed my name while she was shopping - LOL! I have the bare wall too from Dave removing his family pictures, etc.  I decided that I am going to put pictures in it but also I want to put some of my favorite quotes from Pinterest. I will show you when I am done. Feels good to have a crafty project to work on. I miss doing my crafts. Definitely will be doing much more next year.

Nothing exciting planned for the weekend. Dave needs a place to stay for the weekend so he'll be around. I want to put Christmas decorations away (with his help) and finish A Place of Yes which turned out to be an excellent book.  I will elaborate more once I finish. Hope you all have a safe and sane New Year's.  Happy 2012 everyone! Until next time...


7 comments:

  1. Maybe not your best WL year but still, 12 pounds down. Happy New Year Katie, may it be a healthy and happy one for you!

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  2. Hey, 12 pounds is 12 pounds! It's better than a gain. Don't forget, we're gonna rock 2012:) Happy New Year Katie!

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  3. I agree with Leigh! It's a loss. :) And now we get a fresh and superb start with the challenge coming :D Happy new year!

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  4. You LOST 12 lbs in a year vs gaining 12 lbs so be very very proud of that.
    And I LOVE LOVE that frame, I might come sneak in and steal it HA HA

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  5. You lost more than I did this year! Like the others are saying--maintaining is better than gaining, and losing is better than maintaining. You did well! Be proud!

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  6. Losing 12 pounds while going through all the stress you have been under this last year is way better than gaining.

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  7. Giving up is not an option.
    I think i just found my mantra for this year.
    I have missed blogging so much

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