Don't judge...

I thought this post was well written. Please don't judge a fat person by their fat. Please.

What a difference a day makes...

Today I had to go in to see the doctor again. I was just there on Thursday, but today required another visit. Anyway, in the 3 1/2 days since my last visit, I have lost an additional TWO pounds. Victory. And tonight at Bunco, I had UNsweet tea to drink, and took three small bites of the cake for dessert. After my three bites, I was done...I didn't want anymore, and I didn't feel any obligation to keep eating it. I simply tossed it away before I began mindlessly eating it, and moved on to fun and fellowship with friends. Victory.

I'd say it's been a good week...and it's only Monday!!!

What have we been up to?

I think I will let the pictures speak for themselves...pumpkin patch, and mini-golf to celebrate Natalie's excellent first report card! :)

Even Better

Sarah's comment about my crazy month really made me stop and think. I DID have an insanely busy month. Working at Mother's Day Out has really thrown us for a curve ball when it comes to keeping everything else done around here. On top of that was my crazy-busy 10-days working the childrens consignment sale...nuts! When you add being full-time mommy to my kids, and wife to Nathaniel, along with church committees, praise team rehearsals, volunteering in Natalie's class at school, and the day-to-day job of running a home...well, I would say that makes for a crazy month. Through it all I have not reached for Dr Pepper (my usual comfort food!) - NOT ONE TIME - nor have I reached for sugary sweets (only natural sugars like fruit for me!). That in itself is a victory...friends, you have no idea the addiction I had to Dr Pepper! The one time I accidentally sipped from Nathaniel's cup instead of mine, I nearly gagged...it was his DP and it was so sweet I couldn't stand it. The Lord has delivered me from this addiction, because I truly believe that it is a miracle for me to have NO DESIRE for that special carbonated beverage. Victory indeed! Goodbye five pounds, hello to roomier jeans (can you believe it?), and the step towards feeling better about myself!

30 days

In the last 30 days I have lost five pounds. I am glad. My doctor noticed and said I should celebrate the victory. He is wise. Goodbye five, I will NEVER see you again. And for today, I will continue following the plan...and hopefully, in another 30 days, five more pounds (or more!) will be gone forever. Yes...I will celebrate the victory.