Still In The Race

It seems as though I may have slowed down some in the weight loss department.  I am just happy that with all of the stress that I have been under for the past 5 months or so that I am at least still losing rather than the alternative.  10 more pounds lost! 

Praise Him!

MD

WOO HOO!

Someone noticed!  Although I do not know yet know how much I've lost, it is apparently enough that someone noticed and commented.  WOO HOO!  Just the boost that I needed.

MD

How Did I Get Here?

I'm not sure but the one thing I know is - here I am.  I just remember being fat all of my life.  When I was a child it was cute, it is definitely not cute now.  I guess I have finally gotten tired of it - being fat I mean.  In order to be successful this time I've had to make lifestyle changes rather than apply quick fixes.  I didn't get to be this weight overnight, I will not become thin overnight either - how heart breaking that is.  So, I am applying all of the knowledge that I've gained over the years and hoping, that is praying, for the best.

I've tried to eliminate white food products from my diet, it's whole grain and whole wheat products from now on.  Friends have turned me on to some great foods that are very high in fiber and I've increased the amount of "slow foods" in my diet.   And it's exercise, exercise, exercise.  There is no need in me fooling myself.  If I want to be successful at loosing weight and keeping it off, I am going to have to get off of my BUTT!  I've been introduced to some great in-home workout DVDs.  I have no excuse not to get my exercises in for the day.

All of my methods have been successful for the most part, how much I don't know.  I haven't weighed myself.  I am waiting for my physical in September.  It's driving me crazy but I'm still going to wait.  I can't rely on my scale - it fluctuates 10-12 lbs in between weigh-ins in the same day.  I do feel a difference in my clothes, though.  We'll see what the scale says in September...

Phil413