NSV - My first weight loss compliment

I started MFP in January just before my mom had surgery for breast cancer. I spent 4 days with my mom, her two sisters, and my sister as she recovered. She now has 2 radiation treatments left, and everything looks good, so we are most definitely blessed.

Our family drove out of state for my cousins' wedding this past weekend. This was the son of one of my mom's sisters. Just after we checked into our room, my mom's other sister checked into the room next to ours. Upon seeing me, the first thing she said was, "You look fantastic!" Up to that point, I'd lost about 14 pounds, and I knew that some of my pants were getting too loose, but she was the first person to actually notice and say something about it. It made my whole day!!

Losing between .5 and 1 pound a week is the sensible thing to do, but for the past few weeks it has felt like I've been doing this for so long, and I still have so far to go. But with her compliment, it gives me the extra push I need to continue on in this journey. I just need to keep reminding myself that this is a MARATHON, not a SPRINT.

So for those of you that are feeling slightly discouraged at how long this is taking - have faith. One day, someone will notice, and they will say the same thing to you. Just keep working at it. Remember, it's not how fast we run the race, it's that we FINISH! :bigsmile: