I'm Losing It!

When I first set out to blog, I thought I would just randomly post whatever came to mind. I have done that, but very sporadically. I love to write and thought I might have something to say, but am never at the computer when the idea hits, and by the time I get to the computer, I have forgotten everything I was going to write. Forgive me, I am getting older and I do have 2 young children...is that a good enough excuse? In the past week, I have set out on a new path. I have a new goal and I plan on sharing it with my friends, family and anyone who cares or needs a bit of encouragement. I want to encourage, but I also want encouragement.

As most of my friends and family know, I LOVE FACEBOOK! I check it morning and night. I love reading what people have to say and I love looking at everyone's pictures. Every once in a while a post will really stick with me. It may be funny or cute, political or religious, sad or just something that tugs at my heart strings. Well, earlier this week, one of my FB friends inspired me. She is going about it a little differently than I am, but we both have the same goal...TO LOSE IT! Lose what you say...WEIGHT, FAT, BLUBBER, whatever you want to call it! So, from now on, this blog is not just about Hope, but about LOSS...weight loss.

If you have known me for years, you know that I have NOT always looked like I do now. I was never skinny, but was ALOT thinner. I will never be 120 pounds, my big bones probably weigh that much, but I would love to weigh a lot less than I do. Take the journey with me if you wish, I would love to encourage you. Sit back and watch me, keep me on task or an encouraging word would be greatly appreciated. Share advice or silly "chunky girl" stories. I have many to tell. I will share things that I experience, the good and the bad. Now, I will not post my weight. I will post how much I have lost and maybe, just maybe, if I stick this out and get close to my goal, I will give up the starting weight. We will see!

Let me give you the details: I am following the Weight Watcher's plan and am counting points. I am not attending meetings, but have joined online. I figured if I was paying, then I would be more apt to stick to it. I am exercising. I am not doing The Biggest Loser type, run till you puke, exercises. I have a Wii Fit Plus that I am using. I LOVE IT! I am also walking and riding my new bicycle (thanks Mom and Dad)! If I come across something wonderful like a recipe or weight loss gadget, I will share and please share with me. This is going to be challenging, but I am going to try to make it fun!

So here we go!!! I"M LOSING IT!!!!

Me in 1995



Me Now