kerry34
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- Aug 3, 2004
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Starting weight: 247.8
Todays weight: 236.6
Total lost: 11.2
My goal: 145
So today is the start of my journal. I have been doing weight watchers for 3 weeks now, and tomorrow is my next weigh in. I had done well on WW in the past, lost 30 pounds in 2002. Was doing really great. I managed to keep the weight off until around the beginning of 2004. My grandmother passed away very suddenly and completely unexpectedly. It was the straw the broke the camel's back for me. Up to that point life had been difficult for a while but I managed to keep my eating in check. My husband was deployed to Afghanistan in early 2003 and even though it was very tough at first making the transition to life without him for a while and staying strong for my kids, I got through it. Not too long after DH left my grandfather died. My mom and I lived with both my grandparents throughout my entire childhood and they were in most aspects my parents. My grandfather had been sick for a long time so we knew the time would come. This was hard but we had comfort knowing he wasn't suffering anymore. It wasn't until my grandmother passed away in January of 2004 that I really lost all concern about my eating habits. Losing both of them so close together took its toll on my whole family. Eating was a big comfort to me, and I didn't care either way if I gained any weight. My trip to Disney in december was the eye opener for me and I knew it was time to face the music and get some control back. I had a wonderful time on vacation with my family, but for the first time ever my weight was a big hindrance for me. I looked at a picture of myself after we got back and absolutely hated what I saw. I have always struggled with weight and was always a little overweight for as far back as I can remember, but this was just too much for me. I decided to go to WW again. The first step on that scale was a shocker. I officially weighed almost 50 pounds more than I did right after I had my twins 6 years ago. That made me feel just terrible, but it was what i needed to get me on track.
I am 35 years old and I refuse to let my weight take over my life and dictate who I am and how I spend my time. I want to play with my kids without getting winded. I want to be able to wear shorts in the summer without feeling embarrassed. Most importantly I dont want my daughter's to learn such an unhealthy lifestyle from their mother, that would be the most tragic thing to me. I am determined that my next trip to Disney next April I will be running around that park with my kids and having a ball without all the extra weight to wear me down. So far I have made a good start. I have some things that need some work, like excercising more and making sure I get all my water in. But I am holding onto the thought that I am going to get into a mouseboat with one of my kids on our next trip and not have to worry about us exceeding the weight limit, and I am going to go down the waterslide at Blizzard beach for the first time ever and not be embarrassed to wear a bathing suit to do it.
So there it is, the beginning of my journal. I know this will help me out because I know all of you understand completely. Thanks to everyone here for their inspiration!!
Todays weight: 236.6
Total lost: 11.2
My goal: 145
So today is the start of my journal. I have been doing weight watchers for 3 weeks now, and tomorrow is my next weigh in. I had done well on WW in the past, lost 30 pounds in 2002. Was doing really great. I managed to keep the weight off until around the beginning of 2004. My grandmother passed away very suddenly and completely unexpectedly. It was the straw the broke the camel's back for me. Up to that point life had been difficult for a while but I managed to keep my eating in check. My husband was deployed to Afghanistan in early 2003 and even though it was very tough at first making the transition to life without him for a while and staying strong for my kids, I got through it. Not too long after DH left my grandfather died. My mom and I lived with both my grandparents throughout my entire childhood and they were in most aspects my parents. My grandfather had been sick for a long time so we knew the time would come. This was hard but we had comfort knowing he wasn't suffering anymore. It wasn't until my grandmother passed away in January of 2004 that I really lost all concern about my eating habits. Losing both of them so close together took its toll on my whole family. Eating was a big comfort to me, and I didn't care either way if I gained any weight. My trip to Disney in december was the eye opener for me and I knew it was time to face the music and get some control back. I had a wonderful time on vacation with my family, but for the first time ever my weight was a big hindrance for me. I looked at a picture of myself after we got back and absolutely hated what I saw. I have always struggled with weight and was always a little overweight for as far back as I can remember, but this was just too much for me. I decided to go to WW again. The first step on that scale was a shocker. I officially weighed almost 50 pounds more than I did right after I had my twins 6 years ago. That made me feel just terrible, but it was what i needed to get me on track.
I am 35 years old and I refuse to let my weight take over my life and dictate who I am and how I spend my time. I want to play with my kids without getting winded. I want to be able to wear shorts in the summer without feeling embarrassed. Most importantly I dont want my daughter's to learn such an unhealthy lifestyle from their mother, that would be the most tragic thing to me. I am determined that my next trip to Disney next April I will be running around that park with my kids and having a ball without all the extra weight to wear me down. So far I have made a good start. I have some things that need some work, like excercising more and making sure I get all my water in. But I am holding onto the thought that I am going to get into a mouseboat with one of my kids on our next trip and not have to worry about us exceeding the weight limit, and I am going to go down the waterslide at Blizzard beach for the first time ever and not be embarrassed to wear a bathing suit to do it.
So there it is, the beginning of my journal. I know this will help me out because I know all of you understand completely. Thanks to everyone here for their inspiration!!
Congratulations on your weight loss so far! You have taken the first and most important steps in deciding to eat right and exercise. You can do it and keeping your journal here can be very helpful! Good Luck! 
That about broke my heart. I am going to think about that every time I have a tough time. I really do want to run with my kids. Anyway, good luck to everyone this week and I will be posting again soon!
)It is nice sitting down and not feeling my circulation being cut off because my pants are too tight. I am sure many of you will agree with that. I bought a WW cookbook last week and this week I am planning on sitting down and choosing some recipes to make for dinner this week. I think if I can preplan my meals I would be less likely to deviate and eat something I shouldnt. 
