August 20, 2009

Goal this month: make good food choices
mood : excited

I was at the doctors office today and I realized that I was no longer anxious about getting on the scale. In fact I was excited. I have lost 2 lbs since I last weighed in. But most important I feel great! I bought more work out clothes (2 sizes smaller than when I started the challenge). I am proud to say I am a size 20. Before I would have been embarassed about it, but no more!!! I am going to the gym tomorrow with a fellow participant and friend and I am looking forward to a great workout!!

Semper Fi!

What I’ve learned so far August 6, 2009

I wanted to write this blog because I believe there are other people out there that may benefit from this. When I first started hhis challenge all my goals included a number that needed to be lower. I have learned thouh that I am sooooooooooo much more than just a number on a scale. I am making better hoices when it comes to food and exercicing daily when I can. This has given me more confidence in myself which in return makes me want to make better choices all over again day after day. My kids and my husband are also following on what I’ve learned and that makes me feel real good. I have noticed that the better I feel about myself the weiht just comes off. I would have never been in the place I am today without this challenge and my fellow challengers. I draw strengh from them and that keeps me going. I still have goals that need to be achieved but none include numbers any more. I know the numbers will follow the effort and that does not stress me out anymore.