2009... It's been a while.

Here it is almost April 2009, and looking over this blog I realize I have a lot of work to do. I did not meet my goals for last year, but on the bright side, I did manage to keep off 25 lbs from the beginning of 2008. That is something to be proud about... which I definitely am.

If you knew me at all, you'd understand how much my life has changed in the past year. I have been more open to meeting new people. I have "talked" to a few guys, and now I have a boyfriend. I don't even want to tell you how long it's been since I could say that... well... it's been over 10 year. The sad part is... It's not like I'm old or anything. I'm only 32, but because of self esteem issues, I haven't put myself out there, and until the past year no one has taken an interest in me. I'm not writing this as a sob story, but I'm hoping that by feeling better about myself, I can finally make the more drastic changes needed to lose weight.

I usually try to get my friends to do a weight loss challenge with me (as you can see in previous posts), but it never quite works out... probably just due to the fact that we are all separated by great distances. If my friends who are reading this want to try a new challenge, I'm always open... just let me know.

Here's to the start of a new journey for me!

Been down but not out!

Wow! I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted something new on this blog!

I have been slowly losing weight this year, which is a great improvement from years past, but certainly not where I want to be. I'm not going to beat myself up over that. It's a daily struggle that I'm winning at the moment.

Yesterday (10-13), I weighed 203 which is 23 less from my staring weight on Jan 1 of 226. I rejoined the gym a few months ago, so that helps me with my exercise. Sometimes I get so bored from doing at-home videos; going to the gym helps break up the monotony.

I'm energized again about losing weight, and I'm so excited because I'm almost out of the 200's! I know I have a long way to go, but right now my focus is on getting below 200 then I can make a new mini goal!

New Challenge?

I am currently working on the rules and prizes for yet a new challenge. I think we can all use a jump start.

Also, one of my jobs posted a notice for participants in a "Biggest Loser" type challenge. I signed my name to the list, but I've not heard yet exactly what that might entail or what prizes we can win, but I need all the help I can get.

New Mid Term Goal

I'm still here, not really doing the necessary steps to actually lose weight continually. I am currently at 217 (really as of my last weigh in) which is 9 pounds down from when Jen and I started this cycle.

My birthday is coming up at the end of May, and I wanted to be 175 lbs, but I won't even be close. I think I need to make a new goal since it's quite pointless to be striving for that goal. How about if I make it a goal to be 200 by May 31, 2008. That will be a 17 lb weight loss, but I think that's possible and healthy to do in two months!

I just came up with that as I started writing this entry, but I like that goal!

NEW MID TERM GOAL: 200 BY MAY 31, 2008

Not doing good!

I've been doing awful lately. I haven't been writing down what I eat in my notebook much less actually writing much on here. Saturdays are the start of my week, so I want to make today the day I make better choices.

On March 7, I weighed in at 216 which was 1 pound lower than the week before (I just realized that this minute).

On March 14, I weighed in at 219 which is 3 pounds higher.

Still here!

I'm still here! I've been doing good, but I'll update more once I get caught up on all my posts... I promise!

Week 4 Update

Thankfully I managed to make my goals for Week 4! I added $10 to my WM giftcard! It's been slow and steady, but eventually I will be where I want to be.