Mirror Mirror on the wall.....

....OK lets not go there.....yet!

I was shocked this morning it has to be said, as I am not known for my love of mirrors. I avoid them like the plague since piling on the weight, as I have such a poor body image- something I suspect many people in my position can relate to. The only mirror I ever look is the tiny one I use for doing when I am plucking my eyebrows!
This morning I put on a lemon lightweight jumper, and some jeans - now the jeans I have to confess, I've always been able to pull up without undoing the button, so I wasn't surprised at doing that this morning, but I was pleasantly surprised that they felt so comfortable once on, rather than 'over snug'. It was the jumper that took me most by surprise though, it actually felt quite baggy, compared to the last time I had tried it on (and decided not to wear it cos it drew attention to my stomach), and it was this that prompted me to look in the 'big' mirror this morning.
This morning is the first time I have looked in a mirror and not been repulsed by what I saw - in fact I was quite impressed! I realise its all relative, but to me it was a huge confidence boost, and then to cap it off, quite unprompted, Himself.com (he of few words) paid me a compliment, the detail of which I shall spare you, but suffice to say it reinforced my feeling of worth this morning, and several hours on, I am still basking in the glow of my NSVs :o)

I am finally feeling back on form after that nasty little cold that managed to pole-axe me last week, and although still bunged of nose, no longer find myself trying to breath through my ears!

I have no idea what WI will bring on Thursday, but I am not going to stress about it. Exercise was definitely off the agenda, and I found myself craving sweet things, sweet things...oh and sweet things! Although I mostly succumbed to Panda(ora's Box) licorice, I confess to having demolished a whole pack of Pink and Whites in one sitting..although I did share the wafer bit with the dogs!
I did try and point everything though, and despite going over by 2.5 pts one day, was within points for the rest of my 'below par' induced sugar frenzy.
Drinking water wasn't top of my list over the weekend, but I'm throwing that down my neck again now and hoping for the best!

Even if I don't lose this week, I shall content myself with knowing that my shape is changing for the better, and will push on in any case.
I wish I had the courage to take measurements, but I seem to have a mental block where that is concerned. My WW Leader suggested string, and Himself.com suggested he do the measuring and keep note for me once a month, only giving me the results if I wanted them - the latter appeals to me most, but for some reason I keep finding excuses why I don't have time to be measured at the moment. There is going to be a point in time where Himself.com is seen chasing me round the garden with a tape measure, Benny Hill styleee, because he knows that I am going to regret NOT having done the measurement thing before long.
Any words of wisdom people?

I hope everyone is doing OK, and want you to know how important your blogs are to me. I read them regularly, and find them a great source of inspiration - and even comfort sometimes, when I am having a wibble!
I hope one day my own ramblings can help someone else on their journey.....