Watch Me Lose

I just wanted to give you all an updated picture of me after todays church service. This is a dress that was not taken from the "Plus size" section of the store.

Falling of the wagon....can someone find my motivation.

I lost one pound this week. That put me at 29 pounds lost. I am very proud of myself, but I have to be honest and say that I have lost a little steam. I am still motivated to be healthy....it's just that the fire has decreased a bit. I am going to get back to the basics. I am going to go back to the beginning and gather all of the enthusiasm that kept me motivated at the beginning of the last twelve weeks. Today, I attended a baby shower. I ate less calories early to leave room for the calories that I would eat at the shower. Well, I over ate. I ate like a pig. I was so hungry. What can I do in a situation like that next time.....eat a meal before I go instead of trying not to eat anything. I have of course forgiven myself for today. I am aware that this may negatively affect the scale this week. One positive is, I was able to share my tips for weight loss with some friends. That was very motivating.

Sticking to it!!!

I have been on my healthy journey for 12 weeks. I have learned to forgive myself for mistakes. I have developed an exercise routine that is fun and challenging. I have organized my eating, and have utilized some strategies to reduce "overeating" moments. Isn't that great. I haven't been consistent in a long time. My goal for the next twelve weeks is to work on speaking more positive affirmations. I will state my positive statement every morning for 12 weeks. This is the statement that I have come up with: "Today, I will be the best I can be in all that I do physically, mentally and spiritually. The choices that I make today will positively effect my goals to reach and maintain my healthy weight, be successful in my business and to be the best I can be for my family. Today, I thank God for being with me and giving me all the tools I need to be consistent, faithful and positive." This is the statement that I will use for now. I may revise it as my needs change. What do you think? Any suggestions for revisions?

25lbs Plus

Hello,

I did it!!! I have lost more weight at one time than I have ever lost during my many attempts to lose weight. I also jogged today for 15 minutes straight without taking a walking break. I have met and exceeded all of my goals for that I had established for the first 12 weeks. Tomorrow starts the first day of my 12th week of my healthy life journey. I have never felt as good as I feel now. I have more energy for work, my husband and my son. At the end of the this twelve weeks, I will establish new goals.

Cross Roads

I have decided to start the second phase of my business. I have decided that this addition to my plan will not have a negative effect on my healthy life efforts. I am attempting to continue to put my health first even when the stress levels are high. I did well tonight. I was not planning on going to a buffet, but my husband really wanted to eat at the local Chinese buffet. I only had one plate and a small serving of rice, chicken and green beans. I also had a small piece of a cake square. This was great for me. I would have previously eaten 3 plates filled to the top and 3-4 cake squares. Thank God for the changes I have made in my life.

A size smaller

Yesterday was a great day!!! I am officially 1 size smaller than I was when I started this journey. It felt so good to truly fit into a size smaller. My mother was surprised to know that I was actually smaller than her. It feels so different. Before, on the many, many times that I have attempted to lose weight, I never felt like the changes that I made would be permanent and life long. I always saw it as something temporary. Something that I was doing to get to a certain size. But now, I want to be healthy. I want to make healthy choices for myself and for my family. I want my extended family to notice our changes and incorporate those changes into their life as well. Its a new found freedom.

Before my mom and I went shopping, I made my weekly visit to my hairstylist. The regular customers have noticed my weight loss. They all congratulated me on my success. As they congratulated me, they immediately began to make excuses for themselves as to why they were not following in my footsteps and making changes. I saw my "old self" in them. I begin to hear my own excuses. It feels so good to know that excuses are barriers to success that have to be brokendown and removed. It feels so good to be free.

August 5th

Here is a picture of me at 22.8lbs lost after a session at the local gym. I feel better than I have felt in years. Great day today. I found myself a little stressed today over my job, but I realized that their are some changes that I can make to have less stressful situations. I just have to work on my consistency. Consistency is something that I am developing daily. I am doing a great job.

22 POUNDS GONE!!!

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! Today was a great day. I weighed in with a 22 pound loss. I am so excited. I have put in a lot of work. My husband is so supportive as well as my mother. The energy the I now have for my son is remarkable. I am not to worn out to roll in the floor and play "cars". It is so wonderful to take control of you life.

What happened???

Today, I was looking through old photo albums and I noticed how I have stopped doing a lot of things for myself that I used to do. I have not purchased myself a new outfit in over a year. As I looked in the old photo books, I noticed how much I used to "treat" myself. I would always buy myself make-up and perfume and earrings ....etc. I have got to do more for myself. This week, I will treat myself for the weight that I have lost.

This week, I did a great job with keeping up with my exercise plan. I have increased my ability to jog for a longer distance. What I have also noticed is my increased desire for food. I don't know if it is mental or actually physical. I will ask my counselor tomorrow to see if she can help me identify the increase in cravings....

Today was also my first day back to work after my vacation. It was refreshing to see the kids today. I have so many ideas for them. I'll write tomorrow and let you know the results of my weigh-in.

Good Choices

The last couple of nights of my vacation week have been great. I have made great choices during my meals out with my friend. I have chosen salads, low fat dressings, resisted temptations to nibble on appetizers. I still have the challenge of giving up desserts. That is my next mountain. I can't worry about that now. I just want to make sure that the things I have mastered stay mastered.