My own worst enemy!

Funny thing, just this last week I had a number of people comment on my pants...how loose they are becoming. I had not shared with anyone that I was working on portion size, water intake, little sugar and NO CHOCOLATE! I also had decided that I would not weigh myself but only once a month. I swear I am such a self saboteur because the minute people start commenting I crave both chocolate and wine. I use the excuse at night that 'Stress at Work Makes Me Do It' (eat chocolate and drink wine)but that is just an excuse! I did break down and weigh myself this morning and I actually do show a loss so far. It will probably take until next week to show the destruction I caused myself this week, but weighing myself gave me a huge spurt of not just try but DO! I admire all of you for 'being real' and the support you are giving. Keep up the great work. We know that it is not just a goal but a lifestyle commitment.
Nancy

Things I'm Grateful for...

God, family, my job, health, friends and beautiful memories! (My aunt Martha came to visit and I had not seen her in years. She lives out of state. It was wonderful.)

I know there are many more things that I am grateful for but that is a start. I have also made a few commitments for myself along this journey, some of which are...more water, posting support, better choices in food I eat and exercise. The biggest challenges are the exercise and posting. Things are crazy at work right now. I wake at 4:15 to get to work by 5:45. Many days I don't get home until 6 or 7 and try to be in bed by 8:30. That doesn't leave much time. I am truly not complaining because I am so grateful for all that I do enjoy.

I love to hear about the 'girl scouts' in your blogs. I was a leader for 5 years. I remember the house filled with wonderful smells and cases upon cases of cookies filling the living room and stacked down the hall! Your comments bring a flood of wonderful memories and adventures that I am blessed with! I can't wait to hear the 'camp stories' this spring/summer!

To wonderful memories...keeping positive...thanks for sharing, Nancy

So Proud!

Yesterday Mindy updated my blog and added all to my list so that I could follow. She also added the buttons for my blog. She is such a sweetie. I know her time is limited with work and all but she is good to me. Today is a holiday and I decided to break out and get adventurous! Mindy will be so proud of me! I updated my profile and added a picture. (Look Mind...I added it to this post also!!!) I love it when I can put a face to your blogs and wanted to do the same with mine. That's me, the chubby one on the left. This picture is from the 24th of July 2009 and the goal is a much thinner me for next July! I can't wait to post that update! I've also been drinking much more water, not sure how much, but it is true that you do begin to crave it. We did have a family snow party at our house yesterday and I didn't do as well with the water but today is a new day. Drink up everyone...cheers to all! :O)

Better Late...

...than Never
This may be a little late but I love the fact that a lot of you told a bit about yourselves in the opening blogs. And it is nice to put a face with the posts. I guess you can figure out that I am Mindy's mom and that is how I was introduced to this. I have never done stuff like this, no facebook, twitter or anything of the like. Not to mention I'm a little computer impaired even though I work on the computer all day! I work for the government and am a supervisor. The sign in my office says 'No Whining' but it really should say 'No Chocolate or Wine'. So far in the competition I have stuck to both, but haven't done so well with the exercise.
I haven't sent any notes and feel kinda guilty about that but I like the 'button idea' that a lot of you are implementing. I also am touched by the word of encouragement and support that is shared (especially you Karilynn...where do you find the time). Keep up the good work and thanks to all. This is keeping me more honest in my choices, Nancy.

Ladies...

I just want to let everyone know how proud, amazed, surprised, overwhelmed and a million other emotions I am experiencing right now. First off, before the weights post, by no means do I think that I need only to loose 30 lbs. But I also know that this old girl wants to be realistic and not shoot myself in the foot right out the gate...you might say. I am hopeful there will come a time when I will want to post my before and after pictures but ladies, I am in awe of you who had the courage to do it right off the bat. I am just working on being accountable.
Thanks to all. Nancy

One more thing before we go any farther... is there a prise for the oldest? :O)

OK...it's almost 'official'...

Yup, here I am, doing it! I still need to take the 'pics' today and send the money, but that is on the schedule for later today. I am just sitting at my computer giggling because this is soooo not me. Mindy says that I will be addicted in just three short weeks time...to blogging that is! I just hope that this will get me addicted to 'getting real and staying on track'. So here goes. I am off to find the cutest before picture outfit that I can! Angie... if you are reading this, I still can't believe it either! :O)