Time to reflex as to who I was and who I am now

My husband was going though some old pictures and found this one of us a few years ago. I was working at the Sawgrass Marriott. It was around I would say Christmas of 2007. He emailed this to me with the subject line of "Look any different?" I open it and went OH WOW! Then I asked my self now why did I let myself get like that and not do something about it sooner?

So this is my new inspiration picture from the past! The past that I don't want to revisit. The past that put me on the side lines of life where I didn't want to be! The shirt I have on in this picture I have in a bag to give away....when Phil emailed me the picture I had to pull it out and see just how big it was now! It so does not fit!

Tuesday, I go back to my weight loss Dr. I will step on the scales and I hope to see a drop but will not be a surprise if I don't and I will take that. I use these appointments as my accountability. But with school starting tomorrow I can get back into the routine of working out etc.

Who I am now is not the woman in the picture above. I am strong and not weak. Able to go and do and not get tired. Able to keep up with everyone! Walk without hurting. Maybe even run but the robo toe really don't like that to much so running might go to the sides lines for sure now.

But never the less I will go and found all those things I could not do before. For I am a new woman able to do all!

Set Goals

Well it is time for Back to School. My dear hubby Phil went back to work today to get his 5th grade classroom all set and ready for new students this year. His goals are the same as to have his kids do better all around. Chris my 17 year old son is getting his goal of Eagle done soon. He needs to as he is turning 18 at the end of the year. He is also getting ready for college as his Sr. year of High school will be spent going to college. Kaitlynn goal is to have A-B honor roll the first 9 weeks of school at a new school so she can get an IPOD touch. Goals...they are worth it.

So why is it now almost an year out I am finding it harder to set goals? I am no where near the point I want to be and I am not doing myself any good not eating the way I should. My goal of 199 by my birthday seems so far away but it really is only a few pounds....just I keep hurting myself in my eating and workout habits. I need to regroup. I need to do what I know I need to do. So why is it so hard now?

I am enjoying living my life in my new body. Size 16 feels so good on me. For those who are saying wow size 16...you got to think I am very tall and size 16 is very good for me. I have about 35 more pounds to loose to be where I want to be...so why is it so hard now to get there?

So now I am setting some new goals again. I want to be in Onederland in September. I also want to get back to my workout of walking 2-3 miles a day. I want to do my scripture reading everyday. I will eat right.

Next week I go back into my weight loss Doctor. I am interested to see what I have lost. I hope some but I am not going to be surprised if it is none....I just pray I have not gained. At least this will keep me accountable. If I screwed up I will accept it and move on.

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A friend in Onederland

A weight loss banded friend of mine (that I yet to meet in person and we need to change that!) made the milestone today of ONEDERLAND! For those who is wondering what onederland is it is when you make it below 200lbs. Congrats Nancy! Keep up that great work!

What a wonderful feeling that must be! I am so close myself to that mark is why I am making this post today. To keep me accountable and to keep me on track!

This past month or so has been hard to stay on track. Eating the things I should not, not exercising like I should etc. I noticed this a few days ago and I said it will stop NOW. I am getting myself back on track and will be at that onderland mark by my birthday on the 25th of this month! It was this month a year ago I made such a life changing decision. Why should I fail now? I have come so far I just need to keep on going! As Dory would say "Just Keep Swimming, Swimming, Swimming!"