Weekly Weigh In {September 1, 2011}

I lost another 0.6 lbs!  Woohooo!!!   Which means I have now lost 5 pounds total.  In WW you get rewarded with star stickers for every 5 pounds you lose.  And you know how much I love my stickers!!!  I put that baby in my little book that they record the weigh ins.  I wish I had lost slightly more but I'm very thankful the number is going down.  That is the most important thing.

At the meeting, one of the ladies had reached her goal weight.  That is such a huge accomplishment.  She was very inspiring and she looked to be close in my age.  She said she lost 60 pounds (the same amount I want to loose) in about a year.  The leader, Vicki, asked if she would share any tips and how she felt.  Her main piece of advice was that you really have to want it for you.  Your heart and mind both have to want it.  She said her parents are divorced and her dad is a very active, outgoing, energetic man full of life.  Her mom used to be athletic but has since let herself go...eats unhealthy, doesn't get out, doesn't exercise, depressed and etc.  She said that one morning she woke up and realized she had a choice to make.  She could either be like her dad or like her mom.  She chose to be like her dad.  Another good point she brought up was the power of the word no.  She loves going out with friends for drinks and dinner but has learned that she can't always go.  She had to determine what she wanted more.

I hope know I have what it takes to stand up  there a year from now and tell my story of how I reached my goal and how great it feels!

Also, it is WONDERFUL to have Kristie and my mom there at the meetings.  I love the friendship Kristie and I are forming and well, my mom is my best friend so it's always good to be with her.

~Heather