My Journey With Weight Loss – I Am Still Me

Today started out really well. I got up early to do an 8k run and when I checked my phone I saw a text inviting me to get my COVID booster! I immediately booked it for this afternoon and I am thrilled to say that I have now had 3 doses against COVID.

Last night my sister and I were out in the hot tub and were talking about the Christmas pajamas I had just given her for her birthday. I told her there had not been a lot of choices and most were unfortunately in size extra small. She told me I should have bought myself a pair and I laughed and said I’m not that small. She smiled at me and said I really don’t think you realize how small you are.

I had to think about that for a bit. It’s funny, when I was at my largest I never thought of myself as big, it was still just me. I had long before accepted what size clothing I wore and it didn’t really bother me. In contrast, it has taken me quite a while to accept that I now wear a size 6 and I have become more and more comfortable with it. I now know that I can pick out clothing in small sizes and have the expectation that they will fit.

What I am really comfortable with is just because my body has changed so much, I am still me. I am still that person who holds family and close friends as the most valuable assets in my life. I am still fiercely loyal to those around me. I am still a die hard labour and community advocate. I am still an avid volunteer. I am still an animal lover. I am, still me.

I recognize that my outer packaging has changed but the important parts of me have stayed the same, they are just healthier.