Very proud....................

9 months ago I signed up to this thing called 12wbt ............. I sat for days reading over the forums that were titled '30 kilos or more to lose' thinking to myself, are these people for real? I was overwhelmed with the amount of enabling that was happening, and didn't know how to work out how I was going to get support from anyone other than my Mum because I didn't tell my friends I was doing it. I didn't want to be told it was OK if I ate 20 tim tams because I was sad, or that I should eat if I was hungry etc etc, you all know what I mean you've been around long enough to understand what I'm saying.  So for a few days I sat and contemplated starting a Facebook group of 'like minded' people who were going to keep each other accountable and whom all had a common goal, from there 'Destination Dirty 30' was born. Since then, we've changed the name to '#D30'. So I added my Mum to the group and told her that I was going to post an ad for it in the forums, thinking oh yeh we might find a couple of people to chat to about it all and hopefully they are determined and not after an ego stroke or an excuse page...........................the rest is history, here we are, and we are strong!

Last night was really mixed emotions for me. Here was a group of my amazing 'virtual' friends who unlike me , made a plan , let nothing get in the way and showed up to finale, together, as a group and did us extremely proud. There were several foundation members as well as new ones we've welcomed along the way. I would be lying to you if I sad last night I didn't get rather upset. I sat with my cup of tea at the computer eagerly waiting for someone to add a new photo, post about something they were doing. It made me laugh; it made me cry, but more than anything it made me proud! Pride is a difficult emotion for me, it's not something I've ever really experienced outside of being proud of my daughter and immediate family members, but last night that was the overwhelming sense I got.

These remarkable women, were dancing, playing, and genuinely having a great time, all whilst showing off the amazing hard work they have done! They were a group that stuck together, included everyone and I can't think of a better representation of how we want #D30 to be. No one there last night has completed their journey, and I really hope that this has given them some sort of boost to make this next round count. For some, it may be the last round because that how close they are to being at their goal. I believe that 12wbt is something to be completed and then get on with your life with the things you've learnt, and that it shouldn't become your life, but I dare say that judging by the looks of you guys last night you've made some friends for life. From the bottom of my heart, I want each and every one of you to know you've done us proud, I'm so grateful for the way each and every one of you rocked it yesterday!!!

I will be in Adelaide, there is no question about that, I am not sitting on the fence a minute longer, I beg all of my 'virtual' friends to please try make that journey too.

#D30 we've got your back!