Skinny. Are you talking to me?

In the past I was more accustomed to turning my head if someone yelled “Fatso” or “Lard Ass.” Several times this week my co-workers have said “Hey Skinny” when I passed by them. At first, I walked by them and didn’t acknowledge the compliment. Then one of them stopped me and said that they were proud of me for what I was doing.

“Skinny” seems Greek to me and I really didn’t think that they were talking to me.

Joy’s LIFE diet is paying off. I know that people say the last 20 pounds are the hardest to get off but I am learning that it is the comment that most people lack. Heck, bitching about not being to get off those last pesky pounds has been my mantra for the last two years. I had learned to maintain and still have my treats. In short, I was giving into my chocolate cravings and then working it off to keep the scale in neutral.

I feel like a food nun right now with the conviction that I am finding in myself to stay dedicated to my mission. It is paying off this time and I know now that I can reach my goal of losing 200 pounds. I never thought it was possible when I started 5 years ago weighing 340 pounds. But it can be done and I did have the power within myself to make it happen.

There is a draw back to losing the last 20 pounds; it is going to change my clothing size at least 2 dress sizes. This week every pair of pants I wore looked like I was carrying a fully-loaded diaper underneath. Not really the look I am ultimately going for but I want to save my money for the size 8 jeans that I dare only dream about just a short time ago.

This morning I am at the halfway point. I have lost 12 pounds in 5 weeks. I can see the brass ring and I am going for it.

I would love to hear your stories about losing your last 20 pounds.