Monday, May 3, 2010

May 3, 2010

Recently, I changed my gym membership from the YMCA to Lifetime Fitness. I love it! Not only is the atmosphere awesome, I know people there! That second part works against me (in a good way) at some points. I've started taking classes, and wow, these classes are really working me! Its nice to have people there to support and encourage me. I feel obliged to meet them there if we had set up a time to go to a class together. Its a good, and healthy obligation. My hopes are that I can get my butt back in gear and into the gym on a regular basis. Knowing so many people has really helped me stop making excuses why I shouldn't go. Plus the day care is open from 8 am to 8 pm, and I'm paying for 2 hours every day, so why not use it?! The hardest part of my weight loss journey is going to be watching my caloric intake, but even for that I have something to be grateful for! I am a Weight Watchers member, and even though I haven't been sticking to the plan, I still make a point to go there and attend the meetings. I may not have lost any more weight, but I HAVEN'T gained. Maintaining seems to be just as hard as losing, so I'll take it! My meetings leader is awesome though! She gave me her cell number so I can call or text her with any questions, or need some words of encouragement. I love this girl! She's lost 86 lbs on Weight Watchers. I know I can do this, I just have to stick to my plan and keep my goals in mind.

Having a support system is so vitally important to me that I feel I almost take it for granted. I've always had one. It could have been with my family or friends, and for various reasons. I consider my support groups my counselors, as they help guide me towards a better me. A friend once said she was imperfectly beautiful. I love it! That's speaks to me and is such a wonderful way to see life. Right now, I've got my family to support some of my life decision, my FRG to help support me with this deployment, my mommy's group to help support my SANITY with Ellie, and many friends who are helping me along my weight loss and healthy lifestyle journey. To all of them, I am grateful.

Good night.

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