I've just said no to a free tropical vacation.
Let that sink in.
I finished the last bit of my coursework on Wednesday. All I have to do is wait for the grades and I've got my degree.
My in-laws excitedly suggested that the four of us celebrate by going to a resort island a few hours from where we live, their treat. It's a warm climate, so shorts, bathing suits, light colors, thin fabrics, bare arms.
Usually, I would make an excuse. But for some reason, I just answered with what was actually on my heart: "I'm really uncomfortable in that kind of situation because I'm overweight and uncomfortable wearing summer clothes. I'd love to go, it's just the idea of summer clothes and taking lots of pictures..."
They got it, but still asked me to think about it. I went home, made an email address, a new MFP account, and this Reddit account. No tears. No comfort feeding. I weighed myself, logged it, and started this post.
I know how I'm going to spend this summer. I have three free months before my graduation ceremony, and I'm going to use them to start finally getting back in touch with my body. I'm not waiting on Monday. I'm not sure what I've got in my fridge. I don't have a meal plan, workout clothes, or a gym membership. All I know is that I'm tired of saying "no".
I thought this could wait till I had more money, more resources, till the weather cooled down, till my husband could join me for runs, till I lost a bit off the top so I'd be less embarassed, till I got a fitbit.
It can't. I can't.
So, hi, r/loseit. Got room for one more?
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