WHMP: 30 September 2017

Today is AFL grand final day! It’s a big day for my family and friends as we are all avid Aussie Rules followers!

Started the day the way I do most Saturday mornings heading to the gym. Knocked off 900 calories doing 12km of hill profile on the espresso bike, 15 minutes on the stair master and 15 minutes on the cross trainer.

Then for lunch we ventured out to our friends house for a grand final BBQ. This was a big NSV for me for the day as it’s the first time in 15 years that I have been able to wear club merchandise other than a cap and scarf. It was tighter than I would normally wear anything in public but must have been ok as I had loads of compliments about how good I am looking.

It was a good day with family and friends but I did experience difficulties in social eating. We had a sausage sizzle for lunch and the rare occasion I didn’t have anything with me as a plan b. Percy does not like sausages so I just had some cheese, salad and a slice of bread…….while I couldn’t have the same everyone had I managed with other options, not great for protein but I made do.

A good day with my little man

A good day with Jamie

And a good day with a few of my girlfriends

While I’m still in a bit of a funk about what’s going on under the clothes. I can honestly say that I am so overwhelmed with the amazing encouragement and support from all of my networks with positive comments and rational advice. I understand and appreciate where everyone is coming from and my rational side completely agrees – I know the skin is temporary and that I have come so far in such a short amount of time but I still can’t stop feeling how I feel about what I see. And I know it’s going to get even worse before it will get better! For now my temporary solution is to just stop looking!

So in a nut shell…..my team lost the grand final but I’m still celebrating my NSV win!