Weekly Weigh-in!

Well, I'm down another three pounds this week. One thing I'm pretty excited about is that it seems to be coming off of my waist. I'm not seeing the same drop in my hips, which doesn't surprise me, because of my gigantic hernia. But it's coming off a little bit there. I think that if I increase my exercise (which has been minimal), I will see more progress in inches lost.

It's hard for me not to be in a hurry to see the numbers change. If you feel like your life is passing you by too quickly, I highly recommend trying to lose weight. It makes time go by VERY slowly!!! Even the time between meals can seem like a long time on some days. I have to say, though, that on this program, I am never hungry. The protein shakes are very satisfying for me, and fill me up for three to four hours, no problem. I have to remind myself that it's time to eat!

Right now is a really good time for me to be trying to lose weight, because my daughter's wedding is approaching, making time go by too quickly. The diet helps balance the time out a little bit! 39 more days till the wedding. Of course, I wish I were a size 6, but right now, I'm just shooting for a 16. I have a cute dress in a 16 petite. I definitely need to lose more weight, or I will have to find a different one that is more flattering to my shape. And that just means I get to go shopping again!

I have to say, I'm really feeling great! Other than a couple of off days, my body has been giving me less trouble. I have had less pain and discomfort associated with my hernia and bowel issues, which has been a huge blessing. I feel good when I do all the right things, like eat small amounts, drink lots of water, and get exercise. I think avoiding dairy products has helped me a lot too, just in terms of my digestive system working better.

Any Lord of the Rings fans out there? I think Frodo's journey is a good example of a goal like this. You go into it knowing it's going to be hard, and it's kind of scary. And it's a long journey with lots of ups and downs. But you know it's the right thing to do, so you make the decision to do it. And surrounded by your friends who support you, you head off toward your goal, not really knowing all that you will encounter, but knowing that it is attainable. Sometime in the future (for Frodo it was 6 months, for me, probably longer), I will be looking back on this experience as something that happened in my past. I will get my surgery done to fix my hernias, and that will also be in my past. And I will be looking forward to lots of new experiences and adventures, which life always brings.

Thank you again for your support and encouragement. Keep reading and commenting! It helps me to know you are there watching me!!! Have a great day! :)