Slow and steady does it

I have 2 kiddos under 4yrs old. I gained 65 lbs with each of them. I have lost about 40 lbs in the last 8 months. I lost 2 sizes but I still couldn't really tell in the mirror so I made this comparison picture. While 40lbs is only about 1/2 of what I need to lose, I realized that it's about 1lb/week. If I can continue at that rate, I'll be at goal this time next year! Some days have been pretty hard and I crave total junk but most days it's not that difficult at all. I don't deprive myself of anything but I do think more about what I'm putting into my mouth and whether it's worth it. Last week I finally booked a Jamaican vacation for December. That's 38 weeks away and hopefully 38 lbs away. This picture is to remind myself how much difference 38lbs will actually make. Maybe I'll wear a bathing suit with out anything over the top for the first time since high school! :drinker:

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