Support -- great for bras AND weight loss!

For the gals out there with a sincere appreciation for a good bra -- you know the importance of support and comfort.  Think of what it feels like when you throw on an old one with stretched out elastic.  Funny how that undergarment can make you feel less attractive and uncomfortable, right?  Well, that's pretty much how I feel about support from loved ones in my weight loss journey.

I am so fortunate to have an outstanding support system.  I chose to start this journey on my own, but I could never have achieved the success I've had without the encouragement, the kind words, and the simple reminders I have received from my loved ones.

At work one day, a member of the Country Club said, "Carlie, you look absolutely fabulous!  You're husband must feel like he's got a brand new wife!"  I laughed a little, thanked her for the compliment, and walked away feeling sort embarrassed...and ashamed.  I got really upset with myself for waiting until AFTER the wedding to start losing weight.  I was just angry about how I had completely let myself go.  The idea that my husband might have ever thought me less attractive at my heaviest simply broke my heart, even though this was never the case.

As I've said before, this weight loss journey started for me.  It is still for me.  But I've gotta say, it's been a great experience for both of us.  Charlie hasn't gotten a new wife -- he's still just got me.  But he does have a more confident, more energetic, and much happier me.  We both appreciate this.

Charlie is so honest, so loving, and so supportive of all of my endeavors (like learning to play the banjo, writing more poetry, etc).  My mother and my in-laws are understanding and full of great advice.  My friends are all of this AND they love to celebrate.  How blessed am I to have all of this?

It's true...my family and friends are the Spanx of all undergarments.