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To speak like the natural born Texas gal I am, YYYEEEHHHAAAWWW!  I am a 14/16!  I used to be an size 24.  Whoo-hoo!  Today just got a little bit better for me.  Times are still a little rough right now, but at least I got a boost to my self esteem.

No more playing around.  It’s time to get serious about losing the rest of the weight.  It’s also time to get serious about making changes, permanent changes in all areas of my life.  I’m doing an food and exercise journal.  I’m also starting an personal journal to help me with my goals and my attitudes.  I’m too old to keep the unhealthy, juvenile attitude.  It’s time to grow up and be an mature adult. My aim is to get down to an healthy, manageable weight and learn to keep it there. I am going to socialize more and learn how to network with others. I am going to be upfront and honest with myself as well as with everyone in my life starting now.  I am going to start today with a plan of action to find a job since the seasonal job I had ended today.  Once I have a job I am going to educate myself and at the very least improve my employment skills via community college.

I decided to start looking for walking buddies in my area.  I think it would be a great encouragement for me and will give me a chance to meet new people.  Whether we meet every day or only once a week is fine with me.

Here in Houston a local christian radio station, KSBJ 89.3 has free concerts that they call brown bags at local Chick-fil-a’s in Houston and the surounding area.  Last night it was Francesca Batiselli (not sure of the spelling of her name, if I got it wrong sorry about that).  It was loads of fun.  It was an outdoor concert held in the parking lot.  We danced and sang just about the whole time.  It is good exercise, even though it was fun.  Chick-fil-a is one of only two fast food places that I eat at.  I usually get a grilled chicken sandwich w/lettuce and tomato along with either coleslaw, carrot raisan salad or a regular side salad and water.  Subway is the other “fast food” place I go to.  I like these two the best because I can get healthy meals that I like to eat there.  The other places I’ve been too as far as fast food joints have what they call healthy menu items, but they’re not as good in my opinion. 

Ok this is totally weird for me.  For the longest time I’ve either maintained or lost 1 pound per week, no matter what I did to change my routine.  But then I do the same routine for two weeks in a row and I lose three pounds as of a few minutes ago.  How weird is that?

 But hey, I’ll take it.  It’s a loss and that is what I’m looking to do.  I’m proud of myself.  My starting weight at the begining of my journey was 278 pounds and now I’m 204.  I want to lose a total of 150 pounds and so far I’m down 74.  One more pound and I will be at my halfway mark.  Yipee!!  I’ve got a goal outfit that I am aiming to be it eventually.  I just got to keep that ultimate goal in mind. Not to just look good in that little black dress but to be healthy and possibly be able to help others in my situation. 

Today there was an open casting call here in Houston for The Biggest Loser.  My sister and I went and auditioned. I don’t think I made it but it was an great experience.  We met several nice people while waiting in line.  Hearing other people’s stories and knowing that I am not alone in my struggle in a way makes me feel better and gives me the encouragement to keep on going. 

I haven’t posted in my blog in a while.  I’ll be posting my weekly goals here.  For this week my goals are as follows:

1. Drink between 80 and 100 ounces of water

2. Exercise 5 to 6 days this week

3. Eat Vegetarian meals only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

I am so glad I traded my treadmill in for the eliptical machine.  I am getting an much better workout and I am working more of my body.  I lost three pounds the first week I had it, although I have maintained the last two weeks. That sucks, but at least I have not gained any weight, considering the junky stuff my coworkers have been bringing in.  I am so glad I took this coming week off for vacation.  That way, I can refocus myself on my goals and get back to better eating habits. 

Woo hoo!  After a week or two of little to no weight loss I’ve lost 3 pounds.  I think it’s partly because I traded in my treadmill for an eliptical machine and changed the way I work out.  I’ve also got my blood sugar back under control. 

Ok, I turned into Miss Piggy at lunch time, but I ate good food, though.  On the good side, I lost another pound.