40 pounds lost

I got on the scale this morning and it's official, I am 40 lbs down from 4 years ago. I have 12 pounds left to go and I know I can do it.

This journey has taught me a lot about eating, exercise, and how to treat myself right. But one thing I forget along the way is that I am not alone in this journey.

I have been taking on the SuperMom persona the last couple years and sometimes the burden has been overwhelming. I haven't wanted other people in my family to worry about anything so I have taken it all on myself. There is only so much pressure a damn can break before it bursts.

Yesterday it burst. I had what my Husband would call a "crucial conversation" with him about all the burdens I have been carrying and the minute I got it all of my chest, I felt more than 40 lbs lighter. I felt years younger and I continue to ask myself "Why in the world did I let it go on so long?" I should have trusted that those around me can help lighten the load and ease my burdens.

It is a good lesson to have learned and will go forward with more of a SuperMom TEAM attitude. Let someone you love lighten you load, everyone will be better for it.

Cat