However one thing has just given me a bit of a boost - looking at my photos from last night and then looking back at some old photos.
The reason being? Well happy memories from last night obviously. The main reason though is comparing my body from then to now.
Quite a difference.
In fact lately I've been feeling a bit down for a few reasons, which we won't go into, but most days I've been given a similar boost. Compliments.
How nice is it when you work so hard to improve your weight and fitness and other people congratulate you on it?
I feel - as I've mentioned before - I've reached a stage where I'm on a wavelength and healthy eating and exercise are now a way of life for me.
However we all have ups and downs and blocks and sometimes feel a bit disheartened. As soon as someone compliments me it just pushes me back on track. It's great.
Over the last week I've had compliments how I look from friends and work colleagues. The guy on my gym reception complimented me on my dress. Another guy on the same evening nearly walked into something looking at me (yes I know I'm as shocked as you are!) And I've also had various car beeps and wolf whistles.
Now I'm not saying this being vain or showing off, I just wanted to share as it's really made me smile and really inspired me to keep at it.
I've never been overly confident about looks or shape and so I guess I'm also in a bit of shock to think I may actually be getting to a point where for once I am relatively okay with how I look.
I noticed for instance at two recent social events we've been to and I've taken photos I've actually thought I look okay. For years I would look at photos with me in and delete them or crop them to 'cut out my big arms' for example. Now I'm not feeling I need to do that.
And do you know what it feels bloody great!
Granted, how I feel when I step on the scales tomorrow after some of the food and booze I've indulged in this week, may be a whole different matter!
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