melissatwa's Journal, 07 Jan 21

I was looking at photos to use for a profile picture, and I thought perhaps it would help me to revisit some special moments of happiness in 2020. Remembering the good times and when things went well helps me to have hope looking forward.

The bottom pictures are where I was starting out my journey the winter of 2019 when I joined Fat Secret. I had been overweight for years and years, and I was miserable with my level of fitness.

All the other photos are from 2020, as I entered my second year of maintenance and grew in strength. There are pictures with some of my kids and my hubby, progress pictures, the first time I ran 3 miles in under 30 minutes, trying on my 27 year old wedding dress, a picture with lovely FS friends, and random other things that give me joy.

It has been a really rough year for so many of us here. My resolve has been challenged. My knee was injured so I can no longer run, and my fitness has slipped significantly. I am holding on. With determination, I hope to return to the strength I had just a few months ago. We are on this journey together! Change is worth the sweat and time and whatever else keeps us on the path to better health!

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An amazing collection! Life is beautiful and you show how beautiful it can be in many ways! 
07 Jan 21 by member: -Diablo
Wow, Diablo, you have the heart of a poet tonight! Thank you! I don't know where I would be without you and Princess and Chris! I am so blessed by the encouragement and teaching I have received from you guys!  
07 Jan 21 by member: melissatwa
Hahah! Chris! And why are you up so late on the drippy, cold night? 😁  
07 Jan 21 by member: melissatwa
Goodness! Hahah! You make me grin! I am getting squishy, but your stupid weight lifting bench is back in the middle of my living room! Goodbye Christmas decorations and hello dumbbells and bands and a whole lot of sweat. I'm going to work hard!  
07 Jan 21 by member: melissatwa
Maybe if you'd stop asking me to show you mine in text messages your phone wouldn't autocorrect to that word all the time. Have a good workout, Melissa. I'm sorry that we ruined this wonderful post. Better luck next year. 
07 Jan 21 by member: -Diablo
Oh, guys, at this rate I am never going to get to sleep tonight! 😁 "laughter is good medicine?" Maybe I need this more than sleep! Can I have one of those benches too, Chris? Belated Christmas present? What an awesome treat that would be!  
07 Jan 21 by member: melissatwa
Beautiful pictures. You are Awesome! Thanks for sharing.  
07 Jan 21 by member: kattay
I love these so much! I forgot about your wedding dress ones! 2020 has been challenging for sure but you are focusing on real priorities right now and still looking awesome. These pics are so fun to see. Lots of progress, determination, and love!❤️ 
07 Jan 21 by member: davidsprincess
Beautiful pictures Melissa. I hope we get more peace & calm, as well as health, in our personal lives. 
07 Jan 21 by member: GibJig
great pictures, Melissa - i know it's been a challenging year - but you have made it - and gotten stronger. my knee is torched as well - you will find other ways to workout and get cardio, and become stronger than ever. 
07 Jan 21 by member: br_e_co
Love this Melissa. So important to remember and cherish the good times and all our accomplishments. So happy you are here! 
07 Jan 21 by member: liv001
Great pictures. Great family. Hope 2021 is much better for all of you Melissa. ❤️🙏 
07 Jan 21 by member: wifey9707
Thank you for sharing your pictures. They tell a tale about you and your family. You are one lucky lady! 
07 Jan 21 by member: 59Carol
wow. what a beautiful year. I'm amazed at how much I complain yet God's hand was always there. thanks Melissa. very convicting. yet so encouraging.  
07 Jan 21 by member: HeBrewZ
Thank you Melissa - that was fun! You’re very cute and I love your sense of humor! Love the cat photo!😊 Have a new wonderful 2021 and I hope your knee gets better- there’s nothing worse! Keep dishing out the chuckles and enjoy the moments!😊🌺👍 
07 Jan 21 by member: Shrewdness
Great pictures— so important to find a way to have socialization, in small numbers and preferably outside— yes, weather is an issue for many. Keep recording happy times. 
07 Jan 21 by member: Kenna Morton
I love your positive attitude! It’s so tough when we can’t do what we need and want to do to stay fit and healthy. Keep doing your best and everything will fall in line. 
07 Jan 21 by member: love2educate
So many beautiful pictures and a great, inspiring journey. You will find ways around the injured knee and eventually regain your prior fitness. It is challenging though when you can't do what you're used to doing. Luckily that cat is there. 
07 Jan 21 by member: LaughingChevre
Always love your pictures ❤ Thanks for sharing your bright spots of 2020. You are motivated & you will shine once again! 
07 Jan 21 by member: SherryeB
Many beautiful pictures. I like them all as they show where you were at that time in your life. You are beautiful and motivated and you have been a good friend to many (including me) on this site and that shows what great character you have. Here's to a blessed 2021.💜💜💜 
07 Jan 21 by member: Diana 1234

     
 

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