On a similar vein...

[hazliya]

...to in_water_writ's post.

I am 30lbs overweight and the heaviest I have ever been, but I'm also the happiest I've ever been.

Ten years ago, I knew I'd never get married and anchor myself to someone, I was severely allergic to dogs and was looking for reasons to leave the US.

Today, I have an awesome husband, an awesome dog that I can pretty much lick and not so much as sneeze, a visa in my passport and a one-way ticket to the other side of the planet.

So, this is a "start" marker for me to fix the main thing in my life that I'm unhappy with. A few weeks ago, I took pictures of myself in my bathing suit to clearly show my body as it is now. No editing, no nothing. Straight Myspace pics.

This is me at 30lb extra.




I see a lot that I'm unhappy with, but it's fixable.

So what better time to start new habits than when moving to an entirely new place? One where I'll be eating a lot healthier and biking everywhere? Plus, it'll make it easier to fit into the clothes over there when I'm not a 36D+. And give me something to focus on when I get frustrated.

I can do this. I'm sure of it.

Comments

[offside7.livejournal.com]

It's hard to express a reaction to this post that doesn't come off either cliche or creepy, but both of those pictures look amazing to me.

[usernamenumber.livejournal.com]

Yeah, pretty much that. Thanks for saying it first. ;)

[jalawingedone.livejournal.com]

That is an amazing bathing suit and it is totally you. I still think you look great, but I can understand wanting to be healthier and having more you can wear. You're gorgeous, and you will be just as gorgeous, although in a slightly different way, if you lose the weight you want. Do what makes you healthy and happy.

[laurion]

Um. Wow. Take it as you will, but you've got a lot going for you there. And you sure don't look overweight. At all. So as stated above, be healthy and happy first. And a part time swimsuit model second, because you look fabulous.