Last month I had a goal to pass the 160 mark. I focused on it and I achieved it. I celebrated my success with personal pats on the back. People were noticing my weight loss.  Clothes fit better and I was able to wear things I hadn't worn in years. Yeah me!  Then reality set in.  I have not been as good this month.  I haven't used Vitabot as faithfully as I had before and I feel yucky.  Hot weather has enticed me with ice cream, one small cone won't hurt but the 4th one will and the ice cream shops I am choosing with cream and super-wonderful add-ins will do me in if I keep indulging.  Party after party this month, have to get control.

 

Ten days to weigh-in and a wedding on the horizon.  What will I commit to?  Okay! Wedding on Saturday One drink or one glass of wine then  a beverage I really like, club soda with a twist.  Food,look at portions and decide how much will be enough and when I am finished turn the fork over to signal I am done. (An old trick from Miss Manners, A turned fork used to be a signal in fine restaurants for the waiter to remove the plate because the diner is done.)  No dessert or cake. (Put my tea cup in the center of my place so a quick server can't slip one in when I am not looking.) Next, the week!  I will enter all my food in Vitabot. I will exercise.  I will brush up on my habits.  I feel so much better than anything can taste.

 

 

 Yeah!!  Got into pair of jeans I haven't worn in years.   Great motivation to get back on track after a less than stellar week.  Get serious to make this months goal.

I am seeing changes in my eating habits, my attitude, my body, and my exercise.  I am actually getting into an exercise routine.  I spent the first three months whining about the need to start an exercise program and now that I have I want to kick myself for not getting going sooner. I feel great!  I also had to admit to myself I can't put it off until later in the day because I truly don't have the time to do it.  5:30 finds me out of bed, tea in hand and off to Snaps.  This morning I didn't have time to go to the gym before leaving for a hectic day so instead of skipping it I walked for 30 minutes.  It felt great to be out and moving.  I like Snaps because they are open 24 hours and I can get there early.  I am getting compliments on my weight loss so glad people are noticing...Thanks!   No need to shop yet I am now fitting into the clothes I have been squeezing into.   That cocktail party tonight will not be an issue, I am planning for it.

 Last Saturday was a good weigh in I wanted to be in the 150's and I did it.  It has been years since I got into that range and I am so pleased.  Now I have to keep it going, I must maintain a good attitude for me that is essential.  This is not a short term thing I am really making life style changes so I can keep the weight off.  Ultimately my goal is 140 and I realize it won't be completed during the contest but I will strive to get there.