Mind shift

I don't post these pictures of myself in the expectation of getting compliments. I post them as a statement about me, my life and my dieting challenges. This is what this blog is all about after all. However I was overwhelmed by so many people saying such nice things after last week. And when you're told by several people that you are actually gorgeous it does rub off. I don't really agree because my description of gorgeous is not what I see in the mirror but I am appreciating what others see. I want to thank you all for your words whether posted online or face to face. They ALL meant so much to me. But a couple have helped to shift my mind set. One friend after telling me my exterior is gorgeous went on to say it was my gorgeous inside that reflected out. This was a beautiful thing to hear. And the second was an ex colleague who I'd see at the gym (This was when I was going to said gym). She's like a gym bunny where I'm more of a gym slug. Anyway, she said 'Go to the gym, and then eat cake'. I don't know if she meant literally but I interpreted it as when you do the things you need to do (to get slimmer and fitter) you then get the rewards (the size 12 jeans, lower blood pressure and a big bit of cake). My head feels so different to that of last week. And I thank you all!

When I first started the blog and posted photos of me in my knickers so many people expressed how brave I was. I don't feel brave, it's just my body and I wear a bikini in front of strangers on holiday so I don't think it's any different. But what I'm not brave enough to do is to tell you what I do to scupper my diet, in the painful details. Because I know you'd all shake your heads and mutter 'Jeez it's no wonder she's fat!'. It's crazy mental. To give you an idea - my hubby often asks me if I'd have let the kids eat that for breakfast? And if course the answer is always...no bloody way!! Yes, I am that naughty!

So today's pic? I'm not fond of my legs but I do think they have potential. I just think this photo makes them look good. And I'm quite proud to show them off. Rather than like with the other body shots I post when I feel I should apologise or post a pre-reading warning!!

Stupid people are like glow sticks. I want to snap them, and shake the shit out of them until the light comes on!