Less of Me, Wk#34 & Wk#35

I am happy to be back on track. While this week was very challenging for me, I did manage to lose weight and not gain like the last 2 previous weeks. This week I lost 0.6 lbs. I know to some it may not look like a big loss but it's a step in the right direction. Finally, a victory! I'll take it no matter how big or small. I now weigh 164.8 lbs for a total weight loss of 46 lbs. Woo Hoo!!

I want to share a poem with you today about not giving up. The author is unknown but it was adapted by a Weight Watchers leader, R. W. Brown.

Don't Quit (Weight Watchers Version)

When you've eaten too much and can't write it down and you feel like the biggest failure in town:

When you want to give up just because you gave in
and forgot all about being healthy and thin:

So What!

You went over your points or comfort zone a bit: it's your next move that counts..... so don't you Quit!

It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change:
It's learning the skills to get back in your range:
It's telling yourself "You've done great up til now;
you can take on this challenge and beat it somehow!"

It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal;
you're still going to make it, just stay in control.

To stumble and fall is not a disgrace if you summon the will to get back in the race.

But often the strugglers when losing their grip just throw in the towel and continue to slip and learn too late when the damage is done that the race wasn't over and they still could have won.

Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow, but facing each challenge will help you to grow.

Success is failure turned inside out. It's the silver lining in the cloud of self-doubt.

When you are pushed to the brink, just refuse to submit: If you bite it JUST write it... but don't you QUIT!

Less of Me, Wk#33

Unfortunately, this week was a repeat of last week. Yep, I gained 1 lb. Now my weight is back up to 165.4 lbs with a total weight loss of 45.4 lbs. It's a little discouraging seeing the scale go up and up. I am not giving up though. I may have been falling for the last couple of weeks but I intend to get back up again. This journey has taught me a lot. It doesn't matter how many times you fall, as long as you're willing to get back up again. The sun will shine tomorrow.



This week, I am trying to figure out what my trigger foods are. I think that I've narrowed it down to potato chips. It seems that when I eat them, I tend to eat more than I should. It then leads me to want to eat other things that I shouldn't. I've been having a lot of cravings lately too. I'm going to try a few techniques to see what helps me get through those moments when I'm craving a particular food and why certain foods trigger me to make poor choices. I'll keep you posted.

Less of Me, Wk#32

The saga continues!! Up and down on this roller coaster I go. Well, my last weigh in was a gain, rather than a loss. I gained 1.2 lbs. Ugh!!!!! This brings my weight loss to 46.4 lbs and a weight of 164.4 lbs. I guess I celebrated my previos weight loss a little bit too much. Inspite of all that, I choose to keep looking forward.



This journey is so much like roller coaster. You get going, building momentum, only to get jerked down and back up again. I see it as a positive journey though. Life is all about ups and downs. Some people like roller coasters and I am one of them. Although you know there will be highs and lows, twists and turns, you are up for the thrill of the ride. This weight loss journey has been a thrilling ride and I am up for the challenge. We'll see what curves this week throws me.

Less of Me, Wk#31

I was so bummed out by the last three weeks of weight gain. I had nothing to really worry about. This week was quite the shock to see my success. I lost 4.8 lbs. God is so good! For it is only by His grace that this was possible. This brings my weight loss to 47.6 lbs so far. I now weigh 163.2 lbs. I am beyond exstatic.

I guess if you keep trying and don't give up, you will eventually get there. Thank you for all of your continued support and encouragement. It has meant the world to me and given me the little extra boost that I need on those days when I feel like giving up. One thing I've learned on this journey is that I could not be where I am without the support and encouargement from my friends and family. In fact, we talked about this in my weight watchers meeting today. Statistics show that long term weight loss success has the greatest impact when accompanied by the support of those around you. I applaud you for sticking by me and helping me stay focused on my goal. I could not have done it without you.

Today, after sharing my success at the meeting, one of the members gave me a compliment that I've never heard before. She told me that she just couldn't imagine me being any heavier than what I look like today. She said that I looked like I've always been the size that I am. I pulled out a fat picture of myself that I keep with me to remind me of where I started. She was surprised by the picture. She said that I was still beautiful when I was overweight but she couldn't imagine me being that heavy were it not for the picture. It got me thinking...... Now that I'm losing the weight, besides seeing it on pictures, Madison will never know a fat mom. I plan to keep this weight off for good. It made me feel good to know that changing my eating habits and living a more active lifestyle is really changing the destiny that my children will have. They won't have to see me unhealthy and uncomfortable in my body. I am now a more fun, energetic, and confident mom. I am so proud of the legacy that I am building for my kids.


Then (221 lbs)


Now (163 lbs)


Thanks for being there and sharing this journey with me. You just don't know how much that means to me. I LOVE YOU!! I look forward to you seeing less of me next week. Talk to you soon.