This is so crazy . . . I still can hardly believe it. On Friday, I took one of my clients out for lunch to celebrate our b-days (which are just a few days apart). Mind you, I've been celebrating my extend-o-birthday all month, so I've been out to dinner much more than usual, having more drinks than usual, more desserts than usual, etc. . not exactly weight-loss friendly stuff, though I haven't been too out of control.We went to a Bobby Flay place called Bar Americain, and she was recommending a few entrees. . . including the cheeseburger. I knew she was planning to have the shrimp (and I wouldn't be be nay-saying her choice), so I said "That sounds amazing, but I've had so many meals out during the past week . . I've got to be good today and rein it in!" And she said. . . .
wait for it. . . . .
. . . can I get a drum roll, maybe?
. . . . . . . or some end-of-the-earth music?
She said -- and I quote: "But Catherine, you're so fit and thin! You don't need to worry about that!"
WHAT????????? OMG. She thought I was thin. A person who didn't have to worry about calories. What? That is so the opposite of my reality, and I honestly was so blown away that I somehow gave someone that impression. I just couldn't believe that someone thought that about me (and the person who said this is gorgeous and very accomplished. . Harvard Law, outstanding resume, etc.). I'm sure she was flattering me a little, but that it was even in the realm of a thing that could be said with a straight face just stunned me.
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In other news, this extend-o-birthday celebration has got to come to an end. Weirdly, I had the most crazy PMS this month, then found that my band was pretty loose during TOM, so I was actually able to eat more than usual. . . which I did. Nothing too insane, but I was too afraid to get on the scale this morning. . . and I did 3 miles on the treadmill tonight, plus a bunch of abs and stretching. Fingers crossed that my foie gras and wine consumption . . . and those bites of gourmet macaroni & cheese with truffles (mmmm!!!!) . . . and the filet mignon (split 3 ways, but still. . . ) didn't totally mess up my scale number!! (No, that was not all at one sitting!) :)
12 comments:
Wow! I know that was a good feeling. You do look great! (and fit. ;) )
lol Listen to the food you are rattling off - so yum (I'm jealous as I sit here eating my yogurt!!)
What a lovely NSV to get - made all the better by someone who by the sounds of it you admire yourself. See? It's all happening - when other people say these things to you - believe it!! It's true. xxx
This story gave me a true smile. I love it! I am so glad you felt so good about it too... please enjoy.
What I'm wondering about it what's going to happen to us 5 or 6 years down the line.
Will we ever be "thin" people in our minds? or will we always be "person with weight problem who has overcome it."
I guess it really doesn't matter, and it is journey nonetheless.
But: it is great news that you are getting the reaction that alot of thin folks seems to get from those around them-- it seems like they've ALWAYS been thin, and it seems effortless from the outside looking in. So interesting. But food for thought-- as we all know, it takes alot of work for mostly anyone over the age of 34 ish to maintain a normal weight... you have a secret weapon with your band plus your new and improved eating habits and vigilance.
It's work, but it is so obviously worth it, rigth?
Maybe we need to start blowing up pictures of the current skinny mini you and placing them around your apartment! You look amazing. You are at my goal weight! I'm so excited for you to get this NSV, I think it's one of those that we always strive for since inevitably we have said those same words to many other women over the years. BTW..Bar American is in my office building! ;-)
Got so much great stuff from reading your blog! I am scheduled for Lap-band surgery in December and looking for inspiration--your blog was a great read! :)
OK. . whew! Scale was only .8 over my lowest number this morning. That's fine with me. I was worried I'd be up 4 or 5 pounds!
. . Person who doesn't have to worry about her weight. . hah!! That's the story of my life!
Catherine
Love it! Hands down one of the best NSV's I've heard!!! Good for you!
that's an outstanding NSV! I enjoyed sharing it vicarously with you - LOL! How awesome! Your exercise routine is inspiring me to get my butt in gear and step it up. thanks for that!
Ohhhhh, I can almost taste that moment Catherine. That must have been such a wonderful feeling.
It just goes to show that even the "thin" ones are working hard to keep it that way!
I wish we could have seen the look on your face:))
Love it! You are skinny!
That is so awesome! way to go! And I cannot WAIT to get to that point.
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