A New Beginning

As much as this saying is cliche....it's so true! "You don't know what you miss until it's gone."

I moved into my new house this past Wednesday!! Yeah!! The only bad part is that my internet, phone, and cable won't be connected until this Wednesday. I took several days off to move and get settled which is one reason why I haven't posted any blogs or done my WW points this week. I've truly missed reading everyone's entries and gaining encouragement from everyone on EP! I missed you guys!! I've also missed being able to log onto the computer and do my WW. I had already decided I'd take a week long break from counting points since I wouldn't have a computer and who really knows how many calories you burn moving?

So I decided mentally that I'm embarking on a new beginning! I have a brand new house (with all the new construction mishaps) with a brand new body and hopefully a new mindset when it comes to food. I jumped on the scale after spending my first night in my house to find I'd lost another 1/2 lb! Woo-hoo! With that joy I decided I wouldn't count points this week but rather focus on healthy eating and only eating when I was hungry. I must say I treated myself to a Chick Fil A ice cream cone after moving boxes for 3 hours on Friday....my legs hurt so bad from climbing stairs that I doubted the ice cream would seriously hurt my diet too much!

We shall see on Thursday if I can trust myself from staying away from the points system. I have 8 more lbs to lose to reach my goal by Aug. 5th. My WW 3 month program ends at the end of the month so I'm trying to decide if I want to sign up for a 4th month or just end WW at the end of the month and lose the last 5 lbs on my own in July. I haven't been to the gym since running my half marathon so I know once I add exercise into the routine the weight will come off. I'm a size 6 now and feel great physically and mentally at this point.

I guess changing my routine and my surroundings has also given me a boost. Not to mention that I've seen cute guys all over my townhouse complex and have noticed guys noticing me more which always helps boost confidence.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend.....feels great to finally be back into the EP world!!

Fresh Start!

New houses are sooo exciting and soooo much work!  Kudos to you for sticking to plan as much as possible through it.  In any event, enjoy making your new pad "home" and welcome back!

Congrats!

So excited for you on moving into your house! It's such a great time!

I have been moving away from WW myself lately. It scares me a little, but I feel like I am ready to do it on my own. I hope no matter what you decide, you get to goal soon. you are so close!!

Congratulations!

New house, new body, new outlook! Fabulous! I wish you the best of luck with your new home. It is such an exciting time! Enjoy every second of it!! Eating healthy this week is the key to continuing your 'high'. Good luck with it!! You go girl!

wow, size 6

That's amazing... especially since you're so tall!  I think you can totally do it on your own, its always good to try... and besdes, WW will still be there if you decide to come back.  I personally find the last stretch the hardest.  I'm at 122 now, the lowest I've been for years, and I'm just sort of content to settle here.  So I'm going to meetings so that I don't just settle and either not lose the rest of the weight (not that important) or get complacent and forget all the good things I've learned (more important).

How is the new house, btw? And are you posting your bikini pics?  Even if you don't use WW anymore, you'll still have us!