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Monday, February 21, 2011

Where I am...

Hey Everyone, It's me kristen...remember me? I used to be a pretty good blogger, but not so much recently. Don't fret, I am alive and I have been reading everyone's posts everyday, I just haven't had much to say. My weight is holding steady around 168, I am going to the gym about 3 times a week, and I am in wedding planning mode like crazy right now. My wedding is in 89 days and its all I can focus on right now. It's fun and stressful at the same time. Other then that not much else is new..I landed myself in ER last week for severe dehydration from a stomach bug, that was fun (not) I am all better now, so no worries.

Well the inspiration for this post came from Amy's last post, she posted a picture of her in her bathing suit at her biggest, with a huge grin on her face. She spoke of how happy she looked and felt at that time in her life. This struck a cord with me, as I was going through pictures on my computer a few days ago I found this old one of me. This was probably 20lbs from my heaviest, but I am super happy and proud of how I look in the bathing suit...REALLY?!? I went on spring break and wore this! It just goes to show I never let my weight control me, even when I looked like this-I was happy, I was proud, I never let anything prevent me from having fun. Now weighing 80lbs less, I think I worry more about a little muffin top here or cellulite there- why? Here is my resolution- be comfortable with myself the way I look right now. Any more weight that I lose is a bonus. I have come a long way from this picture, and I am proud of myself. I will never look like that again! Love ya's. xxoo




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10 comments:

  1. RachelFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Kristin, I think this is a great post. Feeling good about yourself at all stages is very important. Weight should not define us! I'm glad you are enjoying your wedding planning...I hope you enjoy every stage. It's a fun time.

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  2. BonnieFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    It is great you had self confidence. That's important at any size. I can understand why you are not posting with your wedding so close. Very exciting.

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  3. SusanFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Good luck with the wedding planning! It is such a fun time. Hope Rick is doing well with his band too.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Good to hear from you, and I'm totally with you on the self confidence thing! I never wore a bikini (I wasn't as thin as you, either!), but I've always been a confident woman regardless of size. There's nothing wrong with that!

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  5. ReadFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    You go girl!!! I love that picture!

    Happy wedding planning!!

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  6. KerriFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    You are ADORABLE!

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  7. MBFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Good luck with the rest of your planning.

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  8. Amy W.February 22, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Word. I can't decide if its a good thing that we thought we were comfortable with ourselves (as much as we could be) when we were heavy. I think it is a good thing. But now I look back and think "You thought you looked good then?!" But it goes to show that you can be proud of yourself (even if I was in a bit of denial).

    I am jealous of your wedding planning. I watch Say Yes To The Dress all the time and dream of the day when I get to wear one.

    Sigh.

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  9. JanelleFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I have never been confident enough for a bikini... someday hopefully! You look so happy!

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  10. LylaFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    A yellow polka dot bikini! Ah, love it (and I love the big smile). Your weight did not define you, and that's a good thing!

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