The New Me....

Been a long road....but, it finally hit me this week....this picture. I have done it. I have re-invented myself physically. Some work to be done. But, from where I come from this is amazing to me.

The lady at the Weight Watchers Meeting told me I do not look like I weighed that kind of weight. I am not sure what the means....but, I know this...it made me feel better. It made me feel proud. I still have big arms. And, I still want more definition in my thighs and in my abs....but the hard work has paid off. And, make no mistake I have worked out as hard as I think should have. But, I have stayed the course. I have stayed consistent and stayed away from those tempting foods. I have wanted to reward myself but, I have not taken the chance.

All of my skirts are now lose. I have a few blouses/shirts that fit me but, for the most part they are too big too. I have exceeded the holes on my belts....so, it's time to replace them. My feet have gotten smaller. Crazy is how I have to describe this. I have lose weight before. And, I have loss more than 68 pounds. But, this by far is the best time. I needed this for better health...for more confidence and pride.

Wow!! That's all I can say. This picture says it all.

5 Pounds Loss

A good weight loss this week. I was very proud of myself. 
It is so good for my psyche to know my actions can render results. Especially in this case where I am trying to meet a goal. A huge goal at that.

So, 66 pounds so far. I set my goal at 83 pounds. It's becoming harder and harder to keep up the consistency....the pace of intaking the right foods every day...every hour of the day.

I must admit there have been times when I wanted to fall off the wagon.

I stayed to a Weight Watchers Meeting this Thursday and it was so good to do so. It was encouraged in the meeting to treat yourself to your favorite foods sometime. Something I have not done once. I have stayed the course and not gotten ice cream or even Chinese food. Two food items that I just really love. Maybe I should now.

But, I keep thinking the taste of that food will get me to revert back to my old habits and I don't want that when I am so close to my goal. I am trying to make that goal before my birthday. And, as it stands now I am I am losing an average of 12 pounds per month. It will be pushing it to reach that goal by July 30th....really pushing it.

But, let me document my physical feelings for a moment. I really felt proud of myself this weekend. I really felt pretty this week. I really felt small this week.

I am back to the premise that no food taste as good as skinny....NONE!!!

Feeling Good. Let's See If That Translate...

2.4 Pounds Loss This Week

I thought it would be more. But, it seems the last 25 pounds are not going to drop easily. For thoe that are around me they have heard me say this a million times. "I am tired of dieting. I am tired of watching what I eat." But, in retrospect it's a new way of life....a new way of thinking.....the only way to achieve a healthy body is to change they way I eat....the way I cook also.

But, let's focus on the positive. Reggie says, "At least you are headed in the right direction." And, he is right. Also, I feel so much better. And, I don't intake a lot of bad fat. I have come accustomed to fat free. Never thought I would say that. I love healthy snacks.

I have reduced fat crackers and wheat crackers. Crazy!!!

I am a new girl with these habits. All positive changes that makes me me....

Not Much Of A Weight Loss This Week



Not much of a weight loss this week. Somehow I have to get to the next level and attain the weight I want. I didn't think it would be this hard. I was cruising for awhile there. But, it seems I plateau every 3-4 weeks.

So, let's see how I attack this. I still say it is taxing to always focus on weight loss and what you put in your body. Especially for someone who has just not made it a consistent practice.

It's also funny how this diet has caused an eb and flow in my emotions and confidence.

But, I know I can do this. It's just figuring out the next step.

I know last week I exercise more than any other week. But, I also had a lot of pasta last week and I had a lot of Mexican.

I did feel good all week though. I felt like I was doing the right thing. I do remember Saturday and Sunday feeling like I had too much too eat. But, again, I think it was the pasta. I will do my best to focus more on the protein and vegetable. Also, I had a lot of oatmeal and added sugar. That usually does not bother me though.

I have cut back on snacks that are not 0 points. I think I faltered last week though and had a lot of things other than fruit and veggies to snack on.

Again, a re-focus is necessary.

I was in Charlotte today getting my life in order. This is what I wore. I love the look and the feel but, I didn't think it was flattering to my figure. I would love to get to the point where clothes hung well on me.

I constantly check the mirror for re-affirmation of my weight loss. Sometimes I am pleased and sometimes I am impatient that the process is going so slow.

Patience is needed.


This brown suit has been in my closet for 6 years. This week I was able to wear. A mildstone that I celebrate for sure. I never thought I would to this point. But, I have been using this suit as a barometer for my weight loss. So, maybe the pounds have not dropped this week but, the inches are definitely dropping. I will continue to find new things to try. My close are the true test. I took some pictures today. I did it in my Nike shorts and Nike Sports Bra. Now, that was am eye opening experience. I have a lot of work to do on the abs. WOW!!! I am thinking of doing the Insanity Workout. I need to add more activity. Gonna investigate that for sure.

4.4 LBS Lost

I knew I had shedded some weight. I could feel it before I went in. I visited a different location this week. I actually liked going in at 9:30am in the morning and getting the weigh in out of the way. I normally don't eat anything before weigh in. And, doing it at 12:15 on Tuesdays or 6:00pm on Wednesday was treacherous to say the least.

But, I also like the class on Two Notch. A more livelier bunch. The kind of women who congratulated you and gave their own testimonies. I think I will visit that one again.

Also, we got the workout challenge this time and some new literature with Jennifer Hudson on the cover. Wow, she has gotten really small.

For a moment I was getting complacent and thinking I was at the end of the journey. But, I have changed my mind. I want small like she has accomplished. I can do it....I know I can.
My Weight Loss Chart!!

Now that I am nearing my goal I am not so self conscious to tell my starting weight. Now, it has become my testimony. Awesome!!!

New handout from Weight Watchers with Ms. Hudson on the cover...