There's been a few things that have been the major change for me since losing weight. The first one is I'm shopping in a different dept. now! I haven't been able to shop the "misses' dept. for 30 yrs! Woo Hoo! I feel better, I have more energy, and If I don't work out one day, I can feel it. By that I mean, I feel crappy, and I have less energy.     

       My necklaces fit better now. I've had one that was tight around my neck for years, and I put it on the other day, and it fits perfect! On the oppposite end, I have another necklace that was longer before, but I have to get a smaller chain for it now, because it hangs too low! Little things that I never thought of before. I'm able to wear my mother's ring again, as it fits again now.

        It makes me feel good when people notice the change in how I look. I do feel better about myself now, there's still some aspects of my life I need to work on, such as snacking. But now  I'm asking myself "am I hungry", or "am I stressed" or "am I bored". 

     If I have a "bad" day today, or over indulge at a meal, then I make good with it either at the next meal, or the next day. One bad day, or meal, is not the end. I'm  not beating myself up anymore for my overindulgences.

     This is still a contest.. I have to remind myself of that everyday. Win or lose, as I drop pounds and inches, I'm winning. End of story. I'm still doing this for me, and only me. 

     It's funny, now that I'm working out faithfully everyday, I hear stories from other people, and their excuses why they can't work out today. And yes, they're excuses, I know, because I was the queen of excuses!!!! I was there right alongside of you making excuses why I couldn't work out either!!  I don't get up that early, I had a rough day, I don't have the time, I hurt today, I'm too tired, I'll start tomorrow, I'll start after my vacation, I'll start Monday. I'd like to start today, but I'd rather start at the beginning of the week. Excuses, I've used them all believe me!!!! 

    No more excuses, accountability, that's why I entered this contest, I need accountability. And my friends call me out when they see me slip or even eat something I'm not supposed to, they say something. And yes, it bothers me sometimes, I don't like to be told what to do. (I know this surprises you Bob)! But keep it up everyone!! I can't do this alone! I pray to God every single day, and thank him for giving me the strength to continue this journey I'm on!! I AM NOT ALONE!! And that is a comforting feeling. If you're trying to lose weight, start NOW..you can do this! There's no trick, I don't know any more than anyone else, I'm eating healthier, watching my portions, eating fruits and veggies daily, and excercising!!! If you work out 15 minutes a day, you'll see a change in 6 weeks. That's all there is to it.. no tricks, gimmicks, or magic drugs.. If I can do it, so can you!!!!!! Wishing ALL of you much success!!!! 

 

Vivian

May 22

          We weighed in yesterday, and I was suprised that I lost weight this time around. It's only been 3 weeks since the last weigh in, and I had forgotten to weigh myself for the past 2 weeks. As I was going to step on the scale, I got this urgency, or nervousness about me all of a sudden, and that's when it dawned on me that I had not weighed myself at home this time around.. oops,, I did do better than the 6 ounces I had lost last time! Yeah!

    It was so great to see most everyone also! I had to weigh in early the past 2 times, therefore I haven't seen anyone since our first weigh in. What a difference a couple of months make! I noticed that everyone has trimmed down a lot! I can see it in their faces first, and then the rest of them! I was really suprised at how different most of the contestants look! (In a good way)! It seems that we've all plateaued that last month or so, and we're all looking forward to the nice weather, not only to get outside more, but to re-motivate us too!

     I still have my support system with my family and friends, and that really helps a lot! People at work are trying to lose weight, and it's good to share stories about what each of us is doing that's working for us.

I wish much success to everyone who's trying to lose weight! Get yourself a support system, talk about it, and then "just do it"! 

Vivian

May 13 ooooo, it's Friday the 13th! It's been a good week so far! I've really forgotten to blog this week, it's s super busy time of year for me! I haven't been able to get to Perry to work out only once this week, I'm hoping to get there tomorrow. I have been working out at home though. I actually ran 2 miles on my treadmill yesterday without stopping. That's huge for me! Next goal, to try for 3 miles! I'm still watching what I eat, I've been eating a lot of salads again for dinner. Somehow that seems do-able when it's warm outside. I'm not sure if I"m losing weight, I need to weigh myself today. I'm going to get with Hanna next week to work out with her again. 

     I along with the other non classified employees at school are waiting for the board to make their final decisions on the cuts for next school year. That's stressful for everyone. It would be nice to know how the cuts are going to affect everyone. We've been waiting to hear since last Nov. The decision is supposed to be final by the end of May. We'll see how that goes.

   I'm wishing everyone well, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone next week at our weigh-in!!
 

Vivian