The lovely Jess posted about the moment that made her say “That's it, I must lose weight”
I have a quite a few new readers that may not know my entire story, so I thought I would take a few moments to spill my guts.
I was always a chubby girl growing up. I remember dreading the back to school shopping trips, because all I could fit into was men’s clothing. In high school I wore a men’s 38 or 40 jeans. I was too embarrassed to go into plus sized women’s stores so I hid in men’s clothing.
I must admit though, I was always a happy fat girl. I was part of the popular crowd; confident and out going.
Fast forward to my first two years of university. I was already big when I started, but living in residence eating junk and drinking 5 out of 7 days made my weight soar.
In second year, my friend Krissy and I joined a gym. I remember going for the fitness test… and the scale reading 267lbs. The lady actually said to me “There must be something wrong with the scale” because she didn’t think it was possible for me to weigh that much.
Throughout the last part of my 2nd year and throughout the summer, I lost 20 lbs just by eating cleaner and getting in a little bit of exercise.
Its now third year. I decide to try internet dating. I chat up a wonderfully handsome boy (does this story sound familiar Krissy?) and we have so much in common. I feel like I’ve met my soul mate. We decide to meet for a drink. I have nervous butterflies in anticipation of meeting my prince charming. I will never forget the look on his face when I opened the door to meet him. It was pure disgust.
Sadly enough THAT was my moment.
I’ve always known that I have a wonderful personality. I’m witty, funny and have a wide variety of interests. I wanted the body to go along with that personality.
Krissy and I joined Weight Watchers shortly after that horrific experience. I’ve never come out and thanked Krissy for being such an awesome WWer buddy. She drove me to all of our meetings, and took me out for groceries after. THANK YOU KRISSY! In addition to Krissy, I had a bunch of supportive roommates, and even more support from my family.
Its a little embarrassing to admit that my “That's it” moment was triggered by a boy… but hey, it got me where I am today.
In closing I want to say: Fuck you Jacob. You missed out.
23 comments:
Boys are so stupid.
Doesn't matter what the trigger was as long as you are happy with where you are now!
You're so right, that guy DID miss out. What a tool.
I was the same as you, always a bit chubbier and then gained 20 pounds my first year of college! Finally I gave my head a shake, started recording my food, and lost the weight.
Thanks for sharing your story!
Thank you so much for sharing that story! I never knew it! He DID miss out!
LOVED the way you ended that blog:)
I <3 you
And there we have it...
the BEST ending to a blog post EVER!!
I hope he reads this and feels like the shit he is.
Thanks for sharing your story!! He really did miss out!! What a jerk!
Boys are dumb.
Jacob sounds like a loser. You dodged a bullet there! You look great now!
Trust me Amy, I unfortunately know this boy too and you were!!! And are, a 100 times better then he could ever wish to be!
Your know the amazing thing about your story (and not mine), is you don't yo-yo diet! Which is freakin amazing!!!
That's right I forgot about that "She drove me to all of our meetings, and took me out for groceries after. " you do owe me big, ahah, joking see when I tell the story I am like me and Amy started losing weight together, then I just fell off the band wagon somewhere along the road and you are still kicking ass.
My side of the story is slightly depressing, but I will figure it out one of these days ;) Maybe starting tomorrow...
I feel pretty proud (and slightly famous) being the buddy in your success story,
Keep up the good work my Exercising Guru!
Great story - everyone as their ahah moment and some are nicer than others. Thanks for sharing!
What a friggen awesome post. You're right, Jacob missed out big time, and now look at you. Not only are you one of the greatest people that I have the privilage to call a friend, but you're stunning and have a gorgeous husband and a happy life. I'm sorry you had to go through that moment, as it must have broken your heart, but look at the amazing woman you've become, and that expirience only added to your beauty.
You've come leaps and bounds and you're amazing and I hope there is someone there to tell you that every single day.
Quoting my 12-year-old neice...Girls rule, Boys drool!
I don't think it matters what you "That's It" moment was caused by (boys, friends, family, etc.)! At least you realized that you needed to and wanted to make a change for yourself!
Thank you for sharing!
Ya know what? That stupid shallow "little boy" was placed in your life as a catalyst for "the momemnt" to happen because that moment IS the mindset that is needed to make a change, however it comes. Everything else is just "wanting" to.
So "thank you" to Jacob, who is no doubt super overweight by now (hello Karma) because this INCREDIBLE woman has now given a wonderful man the PRIVILEGE of having her in his life as his wife.
I can't wait to see your beautiful face walk in my front door tonight! I think I will hug you harder than I thought ;-)
LOVE IT!
You inspired me to post my That's IT moment, too!
"That's It" moments come in all shapes and forms, even the form of stupid Jacob-like characters!!!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Oh Amy, what an awful experience for you to go through. I do believe that things happen for a reason, and although it was terribly painful, it seems that was the push/challenge you needed to show yourself and the rest of us how it's done.
I'm glad you have such a supportive friend (and your husband now too) to help you with your journey. And look at all the friends you've made as a result of blogging your adventures too!
Thanks for another great post!
I LOVE the end of this post!
Sounds like Jacob was only handsome skin deep.
Oh that broke my heart! Boy did he ever miss out!
I went through something similar when I was at my biggest :(
It's the BEST feeling in the world when/if they see you looking all fit & healthy though, its like HA. look at me now :)
Great post girl!
Good for you! he definitely missed out :-)
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