Out of the mouths of babes!

penni214
penni214 Posts: 34 Member
in Introduce Yourself
Thank you all for the words of encouragement on this first day of my journey. My run to the consignment shop was a success, but I did keep one pair of old sweats for exercise, as advised by many of you wonderful people. I also went to the grocery store and bypassed all the junk food isles, including the bakery! Fresh fruit and veggies only! Running these errands during lunchtime proved to be even more encouraging as my new found determination, despite my hungry tummy, helped me drive right by McD's, Wendy's, and Arby's! I'm home eating salad with my homemade fat free dressing and getting reacquainted with the feel of jeans. But best of all, after I changed into the jeans, my almost 3 yr old granddaughter said, "Nana what are you wearing? You look so 'bootiful'! Wow another eye opener...this precious child has rarely seen me in anything other than sweats. Thanks again everyone. I'm gonna do this!

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  • cgirly
    cgirly Posts: 56 Member
    Wish there was a 'like' button here I could press!
    :)
  • fysty75
    fysty75 Posts: 88 Member
    <3
  • fysty75
    fysty75 Posts: 88 Member
    Wish there was a 'like' button here I could press!
    :)

    ME TOO!
  • dab52776
    dab52776 Posts: 536 Member
    Such a sweetie! Good luck to you!
  • scarlet_afire
    scarlet_afire Posts: 19
    Yes you are! We're behind you 100%.
  • luv2all
    luv2all Posts: 44 Member
    I'm new here,and want to thank you for your inspiring and encouraging posts. Good luck on your journey and I hope our paths will cross again. :smile:
  • donna_glasgow
    donna_glasgow Posts: 869 Member
    awwwww ... so sweet .. see they do notice whats going on, and well done you on your first step :)
  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
    Yes those little darlings have keen observations. When my little nephew (age 2) lived with me he went from noting that Auntie Lolo always has treats in her room to noticing when I emerged from my lair every day dressed in workout clothes. He'd say, YOU WORK OUT? and I'd reply YES I DO, THANKS FOR NOTICING even though I knew he was just asking if that's where I was going.

    Careful though, my friend's toddler announced in church during the children's sermon (in front of the entire congregation) that her mommy sweats a lot on the treadmill.
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    My son was watching me do my P90X this morning. He said, "when I was little you were kinda, you know, HEAVY! Now that you exercise you look good." It made me feel good and I'm glad he is noticing my efforts.
  • sheilapie
    sheilapie Posts: 40 Member
    aww, thats so cute!! i am so glad to hear you kept one pair of the sweats!!! for posterity sake, later on!! you will be healthy in no time, and isnt that what this whole journey is all about?? remember, you dont have to starve yourself of things you love, everything in moderation.. keep us posted, you are in my thoughts.
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    Welcome and CONGRATS!!! If you need more friends feel free to add me, I have been missing for a while, but am determined to get back on the ball!!!
  • kellysulser
    kellysulser Posts: 13 Member
    My 11 year old loves to 'help' me exercise during my kettlebell workouts. He reminds me it is OK to take breaks and brings me water and says how proud he is. When I do my planking, he holds the stopwatch and cheers me on as loud as he can. Absolutely the cutest thing ever!!

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