I want to take the time to talk about a subject that a very dear friend of mine mentioned the other day. She stated that sometimes we become complacent when we are seriously dating or married because we realize that person loves us no matter what. Why lose weight when that person is already in love with the real you? She is right. I know that I don't wear make up everyday nor do I put on a push-up bra to impress Ryan anymore. He is lucky if I do put on a bra at all some days.
Anyway, this became all too clear to me the other day when I asked him if I looked skinnier. What was his response? "Baby, you always look good." Although I cannot say that he didn't answer correctly, I can say that it did not make me feel any better. My man means well, but sometimes I would like brutal honesty.
I say this now, but I remember when I was younger and asking my mom what she thought of certain outfits. Talk about brutal honesty! I would get so mad when she would say that something made me look fat! But I did ask for it.
I guess what I am trying to say is that losing weight isn't always pretty. Ever had your significant other catch you sitting in the kitchen crying hysterically next to an empty gallon of ice cream and a half eaten roll of cookie dough? Mine hasn't yet, but he has seen me freak out because I am so hungry sometimes. Although Ryan doesn't tell me honestly if I am losing weight, he sure does know how to make me feel beautiful on my bad days. Moments like that make this transition to being healthier a lot easier and I love him for that!
-Terese
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