I've been in a bit of a funk... but had an NSV today to get me refocused!

Hi all... I haven't posted in a while. (A) because I haven't had much to report but (B) also because I've been feeling kind of down as it relates to my band. I'm still holding steady at about 199. From the "glass-is-half-full" perspective, at least it is on that side of 200 and I haven't gained. BUT... I just can't seem to get focused and re-started... I've been doing a lot of thinking about why, and think I'm coming to some conclusions but I'm not quite ready to share them yet... However, I did have an AWESOME NSV today.

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Many of us have had our wish-lists of things to do when we lose the weight, and I know a number of you have some form of roller coaster on yours... I wouldn't mind the roller coaster thing, but it wasn't super high on my list. Secretly (and I honestly don't think I've told ANYONE this) I've had this dream of being able to go on the swings again... you know, the grown-up ones that raise you up high in the air and twirl you around... I haven't been on one in probably 18 years... They were too tight on the thighs, and then just got to the point that I simply couldn't wedge myself into them... and honestly?!?!? I was terrified that I would break off and fly through the air, mid-swing because I was so damn heavy. Well, today we finally (!) activated our season's pass to Kings Dominion and took Lucia up there... we had an absolute blast! The weather was perfect - cloudy and 75, so no one there... no lines, no heat, we just couldn't ask for a better day... and guess what? Not only did I go on TWO roller coasters, but I also did the swings. TWICE. And seriously, I couldn't wipe the giant grin off my face. What a blast! And I only briefly wondered whether or not they would hold me... then took a deep breath in, and told mean-sarah where to go, and got on! Yes, they are still a tad tight in the thighs (crap - I'm not sure a 15 year old, size 8 girl would fit in them) but I did it! And had fun. And it was a good thing for me, to realize that even though I haven't seen much scale movement, there are HUGE physical (and emotional) changes that have happened as a part of this journey.

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I hope you all had a great weekend too... God bless Dennis... he probably took 20 pictures trying to show me how happy I was... so here are some pix from the swings (and Lucia driving a few cars - very seriously)...