July 27  Wow, 2 more days until weigh in, I can't believe this journey is almost over! This week I'm visiting my son and daughter-in-law. My son is recovering from knee surgery, so I"m not able to get to a gym to do my usual work-outs. I did work out yester day morning, and I walked 3 1/2  miles today, and I'll be able to walk again tomorrow while he's in physical therapy. I'm really watching what I'm eating since I'm not working out like I"m used to. I also figured If I haven't lost any substantial weight this month, this last week isn't going to make or break me! (I am secretly hoping for a large weight loss though)!  There's been a lot going on in my life these past 6 mos. and as I had mentioned before, my biggest fear is that I don't want to start thinking, "it's over" I can start eating what I want. I don't want to go back to my old ways, and I'm hopeful that I won't, but in the back of my mind I'm still scared that I will... It's funny, when this challenge started, I couldn't see the end, 6 mos seemed like an eternity, and now it's here. Time flies, that's for sure!  I have to remember to weigh myself if not every few days, then at least once a week. I have to remember this, I've always gone by how my pants fit, and I can gain 15-20 lbs. before they don't fit anymore. I do not want that to happen!

    It's been great meeting all the contestants, and a few of us have been in touch between weigh-ins. That helps a lot. Having someone to talk to about what's going on in my life. We're all in this together. If you're trying to lose weight, get yourself a support group, friends, colleagues, anyone, that will help you be accountable. Or,,, you can submit your essay next year, and be in the challenge yourself! It works!!! It's accountability at it's best!! Until Saturday, I'm wishing everyone much success, and I'll be in touch soon. Good luck everyone!!

 

Vivian