Long Train Runnin'...

A good day! My goal to reach a weight-loss of 40 pounds before January 19th - the day I leave to visit my folks in Arizona - happened today! I am so thankful I reached my goal a week early! Todays weigh-in makes 41.5 pounds in 51 days! I have a long way to go still on this weight-loss train, but defenitely happy with my progress. I have a few friends who are also getting healthier and we are doing great! It is so important to have their support. I can't imagine doing it or being nearly as successful with out it!

I am celebrating reaching my goal by ordering some fun shoes! It's important to celebrate successes with non-food rewards.

Polo Ralph Lauren Men's Roberts Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker by Polo Ralph Lauren

Hello Again, Hello

A new year and a new commitment to blogging. It has been some time since I have written via this medium. Status updates on Facebook have replaced the frequent Blog updates.

43 days ago I began a weight loss and healthy eating journey. With the help and support of some amazing friends I have been quite successful in getting some of this excess "me" off of my body. Rather than a daily weigh-in I will be posting major news, challenges, and wins via this Blog.

Recent wins:

• Resisting holiday treats in the break room at work which included Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
• Losing my first 10 pounds on Day 7
• Adjusting my watchband to another hole-punch because it was spinning on my wrist
• Losing 25 pounds on Day 31, four days before my goal date of Christmas Day
• Able to button some of my shirts that I couldn't wear before because of my large stomach
• Losing 30 pounds two days before my goal of December 31st
• Successfully resisting the urge to drink some Bourbon and eat unhealthy hors d'oeuvres during New Years Eve
• Starting 2011 off with a weight-loss of 32 pounds

A picture of me after 25 pound weight-loss

and an example of a shirt I couldn't button before.