Yay Me!!!

Well, another 4 pounds and 3 inches off! I was worried this week because I couldn't "see" the big difference I was able to see last week, but this morning's weigh-in went better than I expected. I have to keep in mind that my goal is 2 - 3 pounds a week, and not worry if that is all I lose. But so far, I have been able to exceed my goal, and it feels great! We even traveled (by car) to Chicago and back this weekend for Dave's Aunt and Uncle's 50th Wedding Anniversary. I didn't give in to any of the multitude of sweets and rich foods that were around, and I didn't eat any fast food on the long trip there and back! A HUGE step for me!!!

I also got a haircut earlier in the week for the trip. My hair was really getting wild and wiry! A nice haircut always gives me a boost, so I'm really glad I did it.

I have to say, I have been so touched and overwhelmed by all of your posts and emails. So many of you have brought tears of gratitude to my eyes. I can't thank you enough for your love and friendship, and for the amazing support and encouragement you've offered. Thank you so much! I hope you can hang in there with me ... I'm 18 pounds down, but I still have 77 pounds to go!!!

First Weigh-In

Wow! I lost 9 pounds my first "real" week of dieting!!! I know it won't be like this every week, but I feel so excited and pumped up! I lost 5.5 inches total in my measurements, including 3 inches off of my waist! It really shows too! I am so ready to be rid of all of this weight... I'm never going to get back to that awful place again...I will eat to live, not live to eat!

Today I begin

It has been a long time coming, but today I begin the transition to a new, healthy, beautiful me. I am going to lose this weight. A few weeks ago I reached my all-time high of 215 pounds... I have worked the last couple of weeks to watch what I eat, so I've lost a few pounds already, but today I begin in earnest. I'm starting a new program some friends of ours in Idaho recommended. I'm excited, and I'm ready. Thanks for checking in on me and for supporting me. I'll be weighing in and posting a new transition photo every Monday (hopefully), so you can keep tabs on my progress as I go. You can view the transition photo and weigh-in progress bar at the bottom of the page past the posts. I have a goal to lose 90 lbs over a period of 10 1/2 months. I think that is reasonable. Thats only about 2 pounds a week. I can do it!