Hooray, victory shall be mine!!

Oh happy day. Finally it is all coming together. After 7 weeks of ups and downs I think it is official. I have now lost 14.8 lbs on the weight watchers and a total of 30 lbs since I bought my first scale back in October.

The salt was such a key. 8.8 lbs this week alone. I know it was water and I'm happy to be rid of it. This shows me that I am on track and now I can start getting more consitent results. Well One more pound to my 5% loss. This is absolutely huge to me.

I was on a hike this evening with my "girlzz" and we were talking about how our bodies have changed and how disappointed we have become. It occurred to me that this is the most success I have had in my adult life. I have tried curves, spa lady,aerobics, Walk to fitness, Atkins diet, Susan Powter, diabetic diets,cabbage soup, all kinds of pills you name it. And all it got me was fatter, i never lost a pound and I just got bigger and bigger. I don't know what the difference is this time but I am really paying attention and learning about myself.

I do my best to make 2 aquasize classes a week along with 3 hikes. Coffee walks with my gal pals oh yeah I'm in it for the long haul. Fat is no longer an option

Salt; Heavenly Demon

Well good evening. Interesting day I had. Had my weight watchers weigh in and meeting today. Lost 0.6 lbs in the last week. Now how can that be I asked myself, I tracked everything I ate, I watched everything so closely and exercise, holy cow, walks at coffee, 2 aquasize sessions and 3 hikes last week. I even passed on the birthday cake and ice cream. Something is not definately notright here.

So for a moment or two I felt sorry for myself pondering this dilemma and boom, it hit me. Water retention. My feet and legs are so swollen I can barely get into my shoes. I think back and what have I found this last week to snack on, 3 point bags of baked potato chips. Crackers, 14 for 4 points oh yeah, crunchy, salty heaven. Or so it appeared. Well now I see where that is going too.

So this may look on the outside as one woman's diet quest, but the reality is that I am learning so much about myself and what I need to do. I cannot help myself by going on the same track I need to make changes and take a good hard look at myself. All of these things are just indicators of where I need to go. I have decided to read the signs and follow the instructions rather than throwing them and out and trying to find my way.

Fat is no longer an option! I will keep moving and fighting until I get it right, and I guarantee, I will get it right this time. No more denial, No more games with myself. Time to get honest and do do do!!!!!!!!!

Ghandi taught passive resistance, well not me honey, this is all about active participation. I will actively participate in my life every moment of every day and make those changes necessary for me and my family.

Back on Track

Well this journey so far has been bittersweet. Many ups and downs but all learning lessons. I had a couple of set backs in regards to what I was eating and where it was taking me. Trust me when I say, KFC, don't do it in the same weekend as pizza and chinese food and etc..... These things led me to a 4.4 lb weight gain in one week. Oh man, I was heavier than when I started. What a blow to my ego. I cried the whole day. Then I sucked it up and had a good look at myself and thought, what the hell am I doing?? I want to live, this is why I started this journey. The next week I kept journaling what I was eating and really maintaining my perspective. Last Tuesday, I had lost 8.8 lbs in one week. I couldn't believe my eyes. Simply paying attention to what went into my mouth and making good choices made such a difference.

My friends are my angels. Those of you who walk with me, exercise with me and attend meetings with me are helping me take charge of my life and LIVE!!!! I hope you all know who you are and your importance, together we will conquer this battle. I have a few new friends on the trail.

I started this journey alone many months ago and was not going far. The energy built momentum, next we were 3, now I am up to 5 in 2 separate groups. This is growing and we are all in it together. Thanx all. Tomorrow there is another weigh in and I will not stick my head in the sand, rather I will return here and let you all know where I stand and how I am doing.