Thanks for all your sweet comments on my Body After Baby: 8 Months post yesterday. I loved how so many of you commented that I looked happy. And you’re right. There is something about seeing your hard work pay off that just makes you smile!
I hit a new milestone on the scale this morning – I am back down to my wedding weight!
As excited as I am to see that number, my husband, a little puzzled, asked me, “Haven’t you always said you felt big at your wedding?”
Sigh. He’s right. I did.
I have spent far too much of my life obsessing about my weight. From the time I was a very young girl, I only wanted dresses that had a belt on them because without one, I felt like I looked “fat”.
Perspective is a funny thing, isn’t it?
Now I look back at those wedding photos and think I looked pretty darn good.
And you know what?
We had a fantastic time at our wedding.
And yes, that is my running friend Katie singing loudly with me. We’ve had a lot of good times together. 
Way too much of my life has been spent obsessing about my weight or my size.
Life is too short. It’s time to start living it without self-condemnation.
So no matter what you thought when you looked in the mirror today, no matter what you thought when you saw that last photo of you and no matter what the scale said this morning…
Your size does not define you.
Today I challenge you to think of three words that do define you.
Smart. Strong. Passionate.
Those are my three words today. And you know what? They have nothing to do with my size or my weight.
They have been true about me when I wore a size 14 and when I wore a size 6.
You are more than a number on a scale. And so am I.
What are three words define you?
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3 words for me:
determined.strong.able.
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My three words: Happy. Determined. Smart.
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What a great post Callie! My three words are:
Adaptable. Compassionate. Determined.
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You look BEAUTIFUL in those pictures!
Sparkly, sassy, and strong would be my words for today
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You looked amazing in your wedding photos, and are glowing today! Way to have such a great outlook! I love your positivity showing through, and you can really see it in all of your amazing posts lately! My 3 words are….
Determined. Excited. Strong.
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Love this! My 3 words are passionate, determined, and faithful.
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Love this post. It’s so true.
My 3 words: loyal, honest, weird!
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LOVE THIS POST! You look amazing in these pictures and always!
Determined, Smart and Caring are my three words, and thinking of which ones to write made me feel them so much more!
I love that so many people are using the word determined – such a better descriptor to use than any size I’ve ever been
Love this! It is so true.
My 3 words: Determined. Loyal. Loving.
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You are so right – your size does not define you. That said, I think you look great now and at your wedding. Your wedding photos are beautiful!
awesome post! glad you’re seeing past the numbers!
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Love the post! 3 words that describe me are: helpful, caring, and fun
You look beautiful
Oooh 3 words: dedicated, honest, and fiesty!
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I needed to hear this today, Callie! Your wedding looks like it was a blast, too.
My three words: Capable, Strong, Persistant
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Fun fat: you and I had practically the same wedding dress!
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I think you looked great on your wedding day!
My three words: Determined, Passionate, God-fearing
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Great post, and you did look amazing at your wedding! I have yet to meet you in person (although I do remember you cheering us on at the Women’s Half). Hopefully soon!!
Congrats on your accomplishments, and also thank you so much for supporting our Ragnar video. It means a lot!!
This post is exactly. what. i. needed. Everyone needs to read it. You are so right. Thank you. Thank you!
Great post. Your wedding photos are gorgeous!
My three words: Compassionate, Dedicated, Capable.
Thank you for this post! It’s so important to look beyond the number on the scale. I’m trying to learn to appreciate myself and to treat myself like I would treat others
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