Getting So Close

My weigh-in this week went great! I lost another 1.6, bringing the total since joining Weight Watchers to 56 lbs and the grand total is 68 lbs since January 2008!

I earned another 5 lb star and everyone clapped for me at the meeting. It is always nice to be recognized... although, almost every time it happens I start to cry. I don't know what it is, but it's very emotional for me. I just feel so proud of myself and so happy that I have taken control of my issues with food. I used to feel so helpless, like food controlled me, but now I rarely have that feeling. It's wonderful!

I am really missing Ben this weekend. Every time he goes away I seriously hate his job, the military, and everyone who is involved with deployments. If he could get a permanent non-deployable position, we would stay in the military forever. These deployments about kill me though. I just don't like it when he's away.

So, that was a sidenote... sorry about that! I just miss Ben a lot!

I am getting very close to my goal... I have only 8.8 lbs to go. Once I get there, I will see how I feel, and maybe go for a few more pounds. It would be nice to have a little bit of a cushion so that I don't have to be paranoid about weighing in. (Once you become a lifetime member, you can attend meetings for free, but you have to be within 2 pounds of your goal weight).

Oh... I almost forgot! Here's the deal of the week for everyone. Go to http://www.discountworkouts.com/, pick the workout DVD you want--they have everything: yoga, pilates, kickboxing, core, etc--at the checkout, enter the coupon code "youtube", and you'll get the DVD for FREE! You only have to pay $2.50 for handling. It's a fitness company based out of Utah that makes workout DVD's with just the instructor on a simple set to keep costs down. Most of their DVD's are only $7.98 and include two 60 minute workouts. What a deal! I can't wait for mine to come in the mail. (By the way, it doesn't say anywhere that you can only get one, so I tried it again and it worked! Who doesn't love a new workout DVD for only $2.50!)

Oh, and one more thing... did anyone watch The Biggest Loser last week? I can't believe they all ran 1/2 marathons! I was crying almost the whole time-- it was awesome--and so inspiring! And then at the elimination when Cathy went home so that Aubrey could stay... ! How great is that show? I hated the drama and backbiting of last season and I was about to give up on it, but this season has been great. It's a bunch of really nice people and it has definitely been a feel-good season. Who can forget when Mike gave up his prize of a year's worth of groceries and gave it to Aubrey (who has 5 kids at home). That was just awesome. I love when people do selfless things... priceless.

Everyone have a great week, and do something good for yourself!

Happy Anniversary!

Wow... I've sure been lax on the blog lately! I have been so busy lately, the blog was one of the first things to go! I definitely have some updating to do!

Last month I celebrated two anniversaries: My 31st birthday, and my one year anniversary with Weight Watchers. My birthday was on the 15th and my WW anniversary was on the 16th. (Remember? Last year when I turned 30 I decided I was tired of being overweight and I was going to do something about it... for good this time!)

I am SO happy that I made that decision! I can't believe what a difference it has made for me! I was happy before--and I think it is important to point that out. Never at any time did my weight dictate my feelings about life in general. I have always known that I am important and valuable, no matter what my weight--and I hope that everyone feels that way. Weight is not the most important thing in life--that's for sure! However, for me, it was something that always bothered me and something that I really wanted to change.

I feel much more confident, less stressed, less worried about myself and how I look, and more able to give to those around me. In fact, this journey has even led me a to a job that I never thought I could have--Group Fitness Instructor! I was recently hired at a corporate fitness company called Fit in the City. I have always loved fitness and working out, but I never really thought I could be a part of the industry because I was overweight. I haven't reached my final weight goal, but I feel confident in my abilities to teach and I know that this job will help me to reach those goals. And most importantly, it's fun! What's better than getting paid to work out???

I am loving the changes in my body as well. I am starting to see definition in my arms (I can do REAL push-ups!) and some definite changes in my thighs (weight training is paying off!). It makes me feel really good that I have been able to follow through with my decision to change. I love being a healthy person!