Thanks so much Tracy, Tracey, Diane, Julie and Amy. I feel really good about the changes I have made lately and really do feel like this "is it".
I had lunch with an old friend yesterday. She had gastric bypass last summer and has lost almost 90 pounds. It was so awesome to see her looking slim, she has about 40 pounds to go. She paid for her surgery herself, in spite of her diabetes and other health concerns, her insurance woudln't cover it. I asked how much it cost and she told me $12,000. That is a lot but whattaya bet I have spent that much on: WW, Jenny Craig, Weight Loss Clinic, gym memberships, and all the other "stuff" I have purchased and joined in the past 20 years. I do have to confess, it was bittersweet. I am thrilled for her, but for the almost 20 years I have known her, she has always been heavier than me. She sure has me beat now. Good for her and I hope that the next time I see her, I have my own transformation to show off!
We have a wedding in Texas in just three weeks. It was supposed to be in July but they moved it up so that gave me practically no time to lose any weight. And I have to pull the kids out of school two days and hope the weather holds. But I am excited to see family for something besides a funeral.
We are seeing stepdad tomorrow night. He has been diagnosed with some heart problem so I took pity on him and said we'd bring dinner over. But old and sick aside, I am not taking one bit of guff off of him. If he makes one comment about my weight, I think I'll point out a few of his struggles. People in glass houses.
Today, we plan to grill a london broil. I have been craving steak and this will get me my fill of beef but in a lean sort of way! And hopefully dh and I can get a walk in, its time to get moving on the February challenge!
Thanks for all the support, I couldn't have gotten this month accomplished without it!
Oh forgot to add, I did make January's challenge! So I am going to up my minutes to 900 for February.