Patience is a Virtue

Sorry to have kept everyone waiting this long without a post, but I really haven't had that much to say. I have kept very busy at work, and have been stressed with the usual daily chores of life: bills, relationships, etc. But, I have to say that I am pretty proud of myself for trying to stay in a positive frame of mind. I remember on my Weight Watchers journey, how I got stuck, so I quit. Life sort of "happened" as they say, and the next thing you know, it was a year later, and I had gained 51 lbs back!!

But, this time it feels as though life is "happening" again, and I have struggled to maintain that extreme motivation, but I have not quit! I will never quit!! I put myself a note on the fridge about being patient, and how timing is everything in life. You can't always try to force a square peg into a round hole and expect everything to be fine. Life isn't easy. It is full of ups and downs, and plenty of things can get in the way of your goals. But, you have to keep pushing. Keep climbing even when it hurts, you are tired, and it seems easier to eat ice cream to deal with the stress.

I am putting it all in the hands of my teacher. HE gives me strength and wisdom and courage not to quit. HE taught me patience as a child, and he keeps me strong. Without him, I would quit.

Not this time Michelle, not this time...

36 lbs down baby!!!!

As you guessed, today was a wonderful weigh-in. For the past two weigh-ins (I go every two weeks now), I have had a 6 lb. loss. I am so excited, and I am only 2 lbs. away from being under 200 again!!!! And, this will be the second time in my life that I can say I reached this goal. But, this time feels so DIFFERENT...

I've noticed that I have lost in different areas this time. My stomach and waist is getting really small (small for me), and my hips and thighs have also shrunk. And, of course, with the weight loss comes a smaller bra. But, that's why they have Vickie C's ultimate push-up bras!

Here is a rundown of my "total" weight loss (inches and lbs.)

Neck: 13.25 to 12.75
Chest: 46 to 42.25
Arms: 15 to 13.5
Abdomen: 42.5 to 38
Hips: 53 to 48
Thighs: 27 to 24.5
Weight: 238 to 202
BMI: 43 to 36.6

All of this in 10 weeks=2 1/2 months of eating right, indulging a little, exercising a lot, and drinking tons of water!

The sky is truly the limit...and I give him all the praise and glory for my success!!

Short is sexy!

My new haircut makes me feel FANTASTIC!! In fact, one of my Cadets came in today, and gasped saying just that! She made me blush. (Thank you so much Jeanie...you ROCK!) I am so glad I decided to cut it. I am made for short hair. And, I am feeling made over, and ready to work it!!