The Beginning

This is me at a whopping 209 lbs.  Ever since my 1st child, I've played the yoyo game with my weight.  I'd lose 30 lbs put 40 lbs back on.  Finally, I gave up and just enjoyed my food.  I ate cookies for dinner.  Ate until I was so stuffed I could barely breath and fast food was a daily habit.  I just loved my food!

I worried what others thought of me at work, church and even when I was shopping.  I hated the mall.  I hated trying on clothes.  I wore baggy clothes so my rolls wouldn't show as much.  There wasn't a day go by that I didn't worry about my weight but...... I LOVED food and still do.  : ) 

The day after this last Christmas, I sat down and realized how much weight I had put on.  It was hard to tie my shoes, clean my house, feed my animals and even walk in the store.  I was so exhausted ALL of the time.  I calculated how much weight I would have to lose to be at a healthy weight.  WOW!!!!  I was so shocked!  I had 82 lbs to lose!  It wasn't the 30 or 40 lbs now but 82 lbs! 

That was it!  I was going to change my lifestyle, get into shape and be happy with how I look.  I joined Weight Watchers that week and started my journey.  Since that time, I have lost 28 lbs, toned up and smile ALL THE TIME!

It hasn't been easy!  My cravings are definitely still there. I still want to eat cookies for dinner but I am learning how to eat right, lose weight the healthy way and lose the jiggle with some awesome workouts!  Might I mention.....I could never do this without the Weight Watcher program and the support of family and co-workers.  The combination is helping me succeed!!!!