A picture is worth a thousand words

Thank you for the comments on my picture below.  I took that picture yesterday to depict one of the flower clips we made and was pleasantly surprised.  I really love that picture of me.  A picture that happens to reveal something different about oneself can't help but make one feel good.  I love the fact that I am not wearing brown, black or white (my go-to colors when I am heavier).  I also love that it is a little more artistic than some of my others. :) 

As I get closer and closer to my goal I start looking completely different in pictures and it is more about the confidence that inevitably blooms with weight loss.  I see it all the time whether you have 15 pounds or 200+ to lose.  I think that is why I love before, during and after photos of not only myself, but of all who make this journey.  It is simply wonderful to see a different kind of smile on someone's face.  A smile of achievement!  After all, as we all know weight loss is not simply a vain venture.  It is a growth period to reveal the beautiful self you want to portray to the world.  A time to learn about yourself, accept your flaws, change the flaws you can and a chance to uncover the many reasons why to love yourself.  We are imperfect beings and in that imperfection, it is said lies true beauty.  

So now onto weigh in:  167.4 pounds again

Either one of two things is going on here:  One, I am stabilizing 2 pounds above my lowest weight, which is awesome because at least it is stable... and only 2 pounds above which I can live with.  Or, two my scale is broken.  I will take the first option. :)  

We'll see what happens tomorrow.  I am so excited to start another round, because in just one more short round I will be back to pre-baby body!  ...barring any unforeseen obstacles.

Valete!  

(I took Latin in college.  Yes, yes you all can join my husband in jeers about taking such a course. lol!  "Who takes Latin- a dead language?!"  But I loved it, even though I hardly remember anything, which is the case with the French I took in High School.  Once again taking a language that would actually be useful like Spanish never crossed my mind. :)  Languages are not my forte... okay on to the point:  "Valete" is a typical closing many Romans would use which means: "be well."  Just thought it fitting and I haven't thought about it in a long while.  So Valete!