Back in the saddle again...this time not by myself!

I am sure I could look back and see how many times I have tried to restart what I was thinking of as a "diet"...yes I don't think my mind was completely wrapped around that this isn't a diet. I don't plan on finding this weight again and I need to view it as my health, my life. The more times I yo-yo the harder it is on my body and it has to stop...and it has to start with me.

I truly believe we were created to live in community.  Live with one another...having a support group, a group that isn't afraid to call you out and make you grow and learn. We cannot go through life alone in many, many ways. Our personal walk with God isn't alone...HE is there with us along with the Holy Spirit and His Son Jesus. So why would I think I could do this alone. Why would I think that I could change years of bad choices and a messed up view of things by myself! I need to get back in the saddle of health, but this time not by myself!

We all know TJ is always with me and very supportive, but we also all know how having the spouse be the accountability partner can work out...so let's just not go there again. We support, but not going to coach each other this time. I'm so lucky to have such a huge group of cheerleaders and supporters in my life. I have many wonderful friends and family members that will always cheer me on no matter what I choose, as long as it is making me happy. I am also very thankful to have met many wonderful people at Take Shape for Life over the last few years. They have stretched me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow...now I have many friends going to help me get this weight off for good and bring my sexy back. Thank you +lynn phelps for stepping in as the role of my coach. I promise to step back and let you do what you do best cuz obviously I haven't known "better".

Thank you all for your support! 2013 is going to be one of the best years yet!!!

Time to make some changes

Well here I am, about a  year and a half after lap-band surgery and frustrated again with my weight. I have lost 70 lbs but struggling with the last 30! Urgh!! I have to say I am so much happier with myself, life, and pretty much everything with the mini-person gone, but now I'm starting to get back to that I don't like the way I look cuz I have been with this last 30 lbs for about 8 months now. I probably should go in for a fill so that it restricts me more, but yet I have issues eating at times due to the drainage from allergies. I also should just change what I put into my mouth! Insert Medifast here...I started Medifast back in April, was doing great till end of May, started again in Aug, slacked off again, so here I sit at the beginning of October. I'm making a commitment to myself, and now anyone who reads this, that I am sticking to the plan till I loose the 30 lbs left. Now the only issue is the holidays are approaching. My initial goal is 15-20 lbs by Thanksgiving. Reality is I have to make the changes, and struggle through not being tempted at the family meals, which really is just Thanksgiving dinner and a few times over Christmas. My biggest weakness right now is those dang pumpkin spice lattes....so I ordered from capella.com the pumpkin spice flavoring, we shall see soon how it tastes! The peppermint mocha will be hard come December, but I CAN DO THIS!!! I can't wait to look fantastic and get rid of this stinking gut that's left.