On the plus side...

[navygreen]

It seems that depression is one helluva weight loss plan. As of today, I'm now down 21.5 pounds. This weight loss has all occurred in the last five weeks.

I wore my 'Flake' shirt (as seen in the icon above) yesterday, and it was literally too big on me. I've had that shirt for almost two years now, and it was tight enough to show "backfat" last year. Now? It just hangs.

I'm feeling mighty good tonight, as I've just put on a pair of brand-new jeans in the next size down (my other pair of jeans - which I just bought seven weeks ago - are now so loose that they literally slip off of me as I walk. I can shimmy out of them with the buckle and zipper still done, even). And these jeans look GOOD tonight. Not only that, but I'm wearing a brand-new sweater that I purchased for myself last weekend, and the sweater is down a size, too.

I feel pretty tonight. That's an improvement in itself.

Maybe this post should be titled, "On the minus side...", eh?

Comments

[butterflymama3.livejournal.com]

While it is nice, the weight loss and all, it's a helluva way to do it. Been there, done that. (hugs)

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

That's exactly it. "helluva" was the only way to describe it. ;-)

[gardenmama.livejournal.com]

Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you. Back from my vacation now. I'll never get caught up on LJ, but I wanted to check in on your journal first thing and see how you were doing. Sorry the stress is hard on you. Glad you're finding a way to put a positive spin on it. *hugs*

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

Thanks, girl. I wish there was more to catch you up on, but it's very hard for me to write these entries. :-/

[dandelion-diva.livejournal.com]

I just read all the tagged entries. I'm so sorry you have to deal with all this. You *shouldn't* have to. The whole situation sucks. And I'm sending loads of good thoughts and vibes.

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

Thank you.