Losing to win!

So I just purchased my goal dress . I was so very very thankful for the coupon code Newport News sent me - because that 25% off and free shipping made all the difference between me buying the dress today like I wanted and waiting a week to get it - that is, if they still had it in a size 10.  Throughout the entire process of purchasing the dress I felt the butterflies flying madly about inside. I’m nervous and excited at the idea of fitting into it!

I’m setting my goal for my birthday, May 13.  I can’t pretend like it won’t be difficult to stay focused on this journey while studying for the bar exam - another journey for itself - but difficult is not synonymous with impossible. It can be done. And I will do all I can to get it done.

About butterflies: I first became a bit fascinated by them in the third grade, when we learned about the stages of metamorphosis in the life of a butterfly.  It was crazy to me that a creepy, crawly caterpillar would grow up to be a beautiful, airy, winged creature and that to do so, the caterpillar had to wrap itself up, seemingly unwillingly, in a cocoon, and go through some stuff while wrapped up.  As I got older and experienced some things, I began to see the parallel between the life of a butterfly and the stages we go through in our lives. I’d say that in terms of my life, I’m still very much in the cocoon stage - but getting very close to my time of emergence.  Furthermore, I think that the butterfly’s life can be used as an analogy for the process we have to go through in order to achieve a goal - for there is usually a beginning stage that we walk through with at least the goal in mind, then the actual process towards getting to the goal ensues (with all the highs and lows and difficulties included) and then, the goal is achieved and we move on to the next stage - living our lives with this goal, and whatever it could mean.

As a result of my view on butterflies and life, butterflies are symbolic of the goals I wish to achieve, and of me living to my fullest capacity. It’s funny that, considering the symbolism I place on butterflies, that they are just what I feel when I’m taking a bold step towards what I want.

Since this blog is about weight loss, you would think I’d be using this space at this particular time for some sort of rant or lament about the woes of Thanksgiving to someone trying to lose weight but nuh uh - none of that will be happening. Considering my Thanksgiving plans (food based activities with three families, basically) I am certain that I will not be following Dr. Ian’s recommendations for Day 5! Whatever. I’m not concerned. Slipping off a plan or even setting aside a day to not follow the plan isn’t a failure on my part unless I get down on myself and view it that way.

And I am so thankful that I’m at a point in my life where I could even HAVE that point of view.  This is the time of year when we should only be thinking of what we’re thankful for and not getting down on ourselves for eating - but I know it happens to those trying to lose weight. I can’t think of how many WW meetings I’ve been to where I’ve heard someone cry or lament about the holiday. We should be thankful for what we have everyday - but I know on this particular day I will be focusing on the abundance of blessings in my life. I hope that you will be doing the same while enjoying your turkey!

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