Jonahgirl’s BodyBlog

The first four days of my vacation down to South Florida were amazing. It was the first time anyone had seen the "new and improved" me. My last visit in 2006 I was at my heaviest. Although I talked via email to my friends I never mentioned weight loss mostly as my two closest friends have weight issues. I saw many, many old friends and the reaction was the same all around. Most didn’t recognize me at all until I spoke. (The long hair threw them)
OH! MY God!!!! Look at you! was said over and over again.
A former co-worker told me I was stunningly beautiful.
My favorite was my friend Anita, "What the f#$& happened to you? You look f$%&ing fabulous!
I was asked over and over again about the "how" and shared my story of losing 57 pounds through good eating and exercise. It was quite and ego boost!
I did a little shopping and finally found some dress pants in my size (00) at Ann Taylor that were on sale. (You have to love Ann Taylor ’cause you are always a size smaller there.)
Although I didn’t get to work out I did eat clean. I did try to have a cheat meal at TooJay’s Deli in Palm Beach of a grilled cheese with bacon and tomato. Later my body decided it no longer wanted that thing inside of me. It wasn’t pretty. After that I stuck to veggies and grilled fish. One restaurant stood out. It is called Seasons 52. All fresh food, no entree over 470 calories, no trans or sat. fats, no creams. Real portion sizes. Desserts are shot glass size. I really recommend it.
One more plus….my old job down there asked if I would be interested in coming back in the future. I said yes. Right now I am going to freelance for them a bit until the new boss comes on line.

Up next….the last three days…and why the vacation ended two days early.

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