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This week I successfully lost 2 pounds, putting me at 175 pounds. I really did not expect to lose 2 pounds this week, I was actually expecting a gain. We had Haden's birthday party last weekend and had company over. I did not watch my food as closely as normal and probably over did my calories, but at the same time I was still concious if I was actually hungry or just socially eating. I also Did not go to the gym for 6 days because of a cold, feeling lazy & having visitors from out of town. But I got my butt back in the gym yesterday with my trainer and I will be going to the gym shortly after this entry is finished. After going to the gym yesterday I felt much better and my mood was elevated.

It was so nice to see family this past weekend. It was a low-key visit, lots of chatting & not much going on. It was especially nice to spend some extra time with just my sister. We have always been close and the distance between us makes it hard sometimes. I only wish the visit could have been longer. But it is better than nothing. I won't get to see her again until December.

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74 Down & 15 More To Go!

No Gym Today

I didn't go to the gym this morning like normal. *Major frown face* My throat is sore & scratchy/burning. I'm hoping I won't get a bad cold. People at the gym have been passing colds around lately. So I decided staying home one day couldn't hurt and the rest might help me avoid a terrible cold.

My weight hasn't changed this week which is alright with me. I'm starting to get comfortable where I'm at.. now that doesn't mean I'm going to give up on my goal of 160 lbs... No way am I going to settle for the 170's. These final 17 pounds are going to take a while.

Right now I'm trying to find a suitable daycare for Haden, I'm signing up for school so I can start in January, and this weekend is Hadens birthday party, I have family that is going to be here for part of the weekend. Which I am super excited to see them but it does affect my schedule some. But hopefully I can convince my sister to take a walk with me. I thought she was pulling my leg when she told me shes flying in on Saturday and I get to see her until Monday evening! YAY!!

On a side note... I will no longer be able to afford my personal trainer after December because of paying for daycare. Which while it bums me out big time I know that I can maintain & continue to lose weight without him. School will be a challenge but I know I'll always have time to work out at some point during the day, even if I don't have time to get to the gym I can always jog around campus, use the student gym on campus or work out at home.

Well I think thats all the news for now and its almost time to take Haden for his Well Check-up, I can't believe hes 2 years-old!!!

For The First Time...

For the first time I have met a goal, even before it was due. Which is awesome! I've lost a total of 3 pounds so far this week. I am completely ecstatic with 3, that's a big week for me at this point. My weight loss has been very slow since I've gotten out of the 200's and you know what.. for the first time I can REALLY say that I'm OK with that. I don't expect changes on the scale all the time now. The only thing I can do is to work out as hard as I can for as long as I can, add muscle & stay confident. Its not just about the number, its about how I feel, look and most importantly my health. I am worth it and so are all of you! My hopes are as always that this blog helps inspire & motivate my readers. Americans are dieing of obesity complications every day, we can change that by coming together and supporting each other in this journey called life.

Keep Moving, You CAN Do Anything!


72 Pounds Down, 17 More To Go!