Back in the 60s there was a quirky sitcom about a bumbling spy named Maxwell Smart. He and his partner, Agent 99, worked for CONTROL, a secret government agency whose mission was to thwart KAOS’ attempt to destroy the world. Max had numerous catchphrase like, “Would you believe…”, “The old (fill-in-the-blank) trick!”, and “I asked you not to tell me that.” However, the one that resonated with me today was, “Missed it by that much!”
When I got on the scale this morning for my monthly weigh-in, I fully expected to hit the 100 lb mark since starting my experiment back in December 2014… well, I missed it by 1.7 lbs.
I was so convinced I’d hit the milestone that I wrote an anticipatory post last week bidding adieu to THE 100, calling the culprits responsible for each pound out by name. That’ll teach me to count my adipose before it melts!
I’m a little bummed, kinda like when you ask Santa for a Barbie but you get a Betsy Wetsy instead, or you think it’s Friday only to find out it’s Thursday (sorry JD!). Normally, I would obsess about this let-down, but a wonderful thing has happened since I began Searching For My After – I got smart and learned not only to count the pounds lost, but my blessings gained as well. With that, in honour of the weight I’ve lost to-date, here is my list of 98.3 things I’m grateful:
- God’s grace and mercy
- My daughters
- My zany family
- My remarkable friends
- Restored health
- Laughing – I love it more than any binge food!
- My abstinence
- Living in the best country ever – Oh Canada!!!!
- My house
- Second chances
- Losing the equivalent of a Bernese Mountain dog/Snooki from Jersey Shore
- My job and coworkers
- Fewer heart palpitations
- Don’t’ get wedged in chairs with arms anymore (yay! no more bruised hips!)
- Belong to a wonderful 12-Step fellowship
- Can shop in regular sized clothing store (yippy! no more stretchy clothes!)
- Sponsor(s) I adore
- Not being embarrassed to dance in public anymore
- Family videos and old photos
- Supporting other people on their journey
- Learning I’m not alone, even when I am alone
- I can be around my trigger foods and they don’t faze me anymore
- Can keep up with my friends when we go for a walk
- The colour yellow – it’s so happy : )
- Living close to the lake
- Videos of babies laughing
- Bubble wrap – Pop! Pop! Pop!
- A cup of tea and a good book
- No longer get winded when I climb a flight of stairs
- Rainy days
- The Internet
- Seahorses – they’re magnificent!
- Stargazing
- Playing board games on a cold winter’s day
- Writing
- The macaroni necklaces my daughters made me when they were in kindergarten
- Traveling – I want to see as much of this beautiful planet the good Lord made!
- My iPhone
- Pashminas
- Puppies
- The cooing of a mourning dove
- Music – except country, it makes my ears bleed : (
- Jumping in a pile of leaves
- Art galleries
- PJs
- Flowers
- Hugs
- Hummingbirds : )
- Sudoku
- Garage sales
- Netflix
- Paris
- Rainbows
- Spellcheck, but not autocorrect – that beast has got me into a lot of trouble!
- Doodling
- Vacation days
- Picnics
- Apple picking
- Playing Tombola (Italian bingo) with my family
- Being a tourist in your own city
- Getting a good deal
- Milk glass
- The snooze button
- Finding a penny, picking it up, and all the day I’ll have good luck!
- Fridge magnets
- Being helped by a good Samaritan
- Being a good Samaritan
- The farmers market – I’m digging Wychwood – thanks Telli!
- Willow Tree angels
- London
- Candles
- Snowy days that make you feel like you live in a snow globe
- Long weekends
- The Psalms
- Yatzhee
- Ankle socks
- My FoodSaver vacuum sealer
- Going to a cottage
- My garage door opener
- Post-it Notes
- Spanx
- My car
- Books
- Kitchen gadgets
- Clouds
- Scoring a good parking spot
- Sunflowers
- My electric toothbrush
- Museums
- Campfires
- Comfy shoes
- Ladybugs
- Good conversation
- Home cooked meals
- The Toronto Maple Leafs – don’t be haters!
- Good hair days
- Checkmarks on my to-do list,
and last but not least,
98.3 YOU! Thank you for supporting me on my journey!
The Results Are In
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Way to go Marilina â so proud of you â your humour is delightful as are you â blessings in everything
Jennifer
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Thanks Jen! You were one of the first who believed it would be possible, and for that I am grateful!
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