Monday, August 31, 2009

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!!!

Monday, August 24, 2009

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!

Monday, August 17, 2009

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!