Finally, People Are Noticing

I started my journey on August 4 and have lost 33 lbs with a goal loss of 50. I used to go around in totally frumpy clothes, unisex-type shoes, little or no make-up, and my haircuts were always long overdue. I was going gray and had no intention of doing anything about it. Since I've lost weight, I've felt better and started feeling like I want to look better. I've bought new clothes and accessories, new girl shoes with heels, learned new make-up techniques (youTube), gotten manicures, and a new haircut and color. I even had my teeth whitened. I look forward to putting outfits together to wear to work each day. It's fun to feel like I look good. I haven't done this since my mid-20s. But no one except my closest friends seemed to notice. I know it's been slow, all these little changes over a 7 month period and losing about 1 pound a week, but I was beginning to wonder if I really looked different at all. Finally, this week, it clicked with people. Several folks at work commented on my weight loss. I have enough confidence and self-esteem (now) to know I look better but it sure is nice to finally have other people notice.