August 2008 Archives

Another 1.8 pounds just disappeared. I know I keep saying how great it is, but that’s how I feel! I feel like everything is so much easier for me now–activities, exercise, housework, and taking care of my granddaughter, who is three. I am enjoying my life more than ever. Now, going to restaurants is a pleasure. I know what to eat so I can feel satisfied. It’s a pleasure going to family affairs. I have the willpower to eat only what I want and not get pressured into eating what I don’t want. And the reason I have such willpower is simple: When I look into the mirror, I like what I see. It is now 13.8 pounds since I started Weight Watcher’s weight loss plan and I’m still counting! I have a trip to Jamaica coming up for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. The whole family is going and it’s going to be–what else?–great! I’m looking forward to wearing some clothes I haven’t put on in years, and buying some new ones, too. Food-wise, I know there’s nothing I can’t handle. Portion control puts you in control. Thank goodness for the Weight Watcher’s point system. Eat what you want and still lose weight. What could be easier? More on my trip coming up!

Hey, I’m really feeling great! I have lost an additional 1.2 pounds this week. I am feeling great—not good—great about myself! I have been able to keep a diet for eight weeks and it shows. I have gone one pant size. Today, I tried on a pair of pants that did not fit last summer and, amazingly enough, it fit. It’s great when my family and friends tell me how good I look. I feel young and confident, like I can do anything. It’s amazing what losing weight can do for your self-esteem. I am within sight of reaching my target weight so I really have to push for the next couple of weeks. Twelve pounds lighter and still counting…Thanks, Weight Watcher’s…

On July 4th, I started the day with a spinning class which has you on a stationary bike for an hour pushing yourself at different levels of resistance. Yes, it’s hard, but it’s rewarding, too. I remember when I first started doing these spinning classes, I was so out of breath at times I thought I’d pass out and fall off the bike. Later that day, I went to a barbeque where I was able to enjoy eating everything I wanted. I just limited my portions. (Yup, Weight Watcher’s is really working, people!) The next day I weighed in at 2.6 pounds less. Wow! I’ve found that when I eat food with the points that are assigned to me for the week, in conjunction with exercise, I lose more. Exercising has become a big part of my diet. I work out for 40 minutes every day at lunch time; twice a week I do boot camp and take a spinning class. In our Weight Watcher’s weekly meetings, they encourage us to eat healthy and exercise. I know it may sound corny, but I feel so much more in tune with my body after losing 10.8 pounds. I have more energy and the motivation to continue to lose more.