a spotting of the elusive skinny me.

gracemtn

Maybe it is the confidence in trying, maybe it is the few lbs I have shed, maybe it is because I am getting back to my previous ways; Today walking by a mirror, with the prefect light, at the just-right-angle I saw her. The version of me that enjoyed food but didn't eat the whole casserole dish. The version of me that really did like, no, love to run. The version of me that would pick fruit over candy every time. The version who didn't hide behind a computer or phone. Mind you, She quickly scampered away at the site of insecurities and self doubt but SHE WAS THERE. When I think about it I can't fully recall the last time I saw her. I know life was a little less learned and I had all the answers but that was long ago.

So here is to MFP for extracting the previous version even for a fleeting moment. Maybe next time she won't be so afraid of her own reflection.

skinnylizzard

I love this what you wrote! It's so inspiring!!!

alaskagrown

That's beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

hopereneexo

i LOVE this!
i can NOT wait to feel this way!
congrats darlin! (:

AsaThorsWoman

Beautiful writing!

lilac01

Simply amazing!

Reka2011

I LOVE IT!!!! WELL WRITTEN!!!

promiseskept

Very Kewl!!

gracemtn

All your loving has inspire me to actually blog this journey. I seriously love this friggin community. Thank you!

xlacijeanx

Thank you for putting into words the similar feeling I had when taking a new picture of myself. I hadn't noticed her in the mirror, but in the photo... can't wait until see her in the mirror! lol COngrats!