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Hi - you're doing so great with your eating and the early morning exercise. I'm retired, so can exercise any time, really, but it is so hot where I live that I've been doing some early morning exercises too. It really is my favorite time of day, so beautiful to be out bike riding. You are very positive - I think that your journey here will be a nice one! Take care, LauraA

I sat and got my hair done last night--anyone with ethnic hair understands how long that can take--took me a total of 3 hours. It looks really cute today. I had it done before but didn't like it, but this girl did good this time. I'm feeling good and it was worth the 3 hours and my butt feeling numb

I didn't get to bed until after 11 last night, which is late for me. I've been going to sleep around 9 because of my new schedule. When the alarm went off this morning, I did not want to get up. But I did, and I hopped on my elliptical. This is so different from the "old" me. The "old" me would have layed in bed until time passed by and closed my eyes. The "new" me hops right up even if I am tired. I got a good 30 minute work-out in, I'm very proud of me.

The scale is not being friendly. I'm not sure why. I haven't done anything different, but that's 'ok'. I'm 'ok' with it because I know there is no way I can gain weight eating and exercising this way. I also must remember my body is not a mathematic equation, so I don't lose weight like clock work. It's hard to tell myself that sometimes, but it is the truth.

I'm wearing jeans today at work. We get to wear jeans once a month to work, and my jeans are feeling lose. They feel so good. It may be time to invest in a belt. I have came to the conclusion that I have dropped about one dress size. So all my clothes are starting to look big on me. I need to drop 1 more dress size so that I can fit into the next smaller size close in my closet. I can't wait until that happens.

I'm feeling good. I'm in a really great place. I can look into the future and see myself doing this for the rest of my life, without it being scary. My husband, went to get something fast food to eat last night and asked if I wanted a salad. I almost said "yes" but then I remembered how good my salad would taste, so I declined. Man, I'm loving my life right now. I've never been so at peace about a "diet" plan per say--even though it is a lifestyle change

I wish you all the best. And remember you never fail unless you stop trying. Take one day at a time, sometimes one meal at a time. And Keep on keepin on

Well said! I feel the same way - feeling so at peace with my eating plan. It is a very different feeling for me. I'm so glad that you are doing so well. I try so hard to stay off of the scale except for on our weigh in day - Thursday. At least now, if I hope on between times, I know that it doesn't "count." I can watch minor ups and downs with mild interest, and know that it may not mean that I have gained or lost. Take care, LauraA

Thanks for stopping by my journal again.
I do intend to feel better soon, hopefully in the next few days. I still have that weird feeling, although in parts it's lessening somewhat. i suspect something I ate for sure.
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When you lose weight each time, and drop a size, do you bag up your bigger clothes and donate them? Or do you keep them?
i was thinking once i get back into this full swing after being sick or whatever this is, that I would donate my bigger clothes twice a year.
I know i never want to be big like this anymore after i lose the weight, but some of the bigger clothes I have I love. Some are comfy baggy. I would surely miss them. How do you handle it?

Sksamboots,
Such a positive upbeat journal entry. I’m so glad you are a member of our little McDougall neighborhood. Have a great weekend.
Letha

Wow.. your progress is amazing! Never mind this week's pesky scale numbers, I am so impressed with your commitment to eating right, and exercising (always hard for me) and especially your attitude of success. New clothes, new hair - looking good, girl!

Don't mind that scale. A friend once told me that when you're doing everything right, weight loss comes in spurts; like a special package you're not expecting--sometimes a few pounds at a time. Keep doing the work and trusting the process, and your package will arrive any day now

Thanks for posting all!

I just finished week 8 of eating 100% on plan and week 4 of exercising 6 days a week. The scale is slowly moving down. I'm happy about that. Thanks for all the support

I noticed something today: I wake up automatically and exercise now. I used to have to fight with myself to wake up and exercise but now it is automatic. This makes me really happy. It has taken 5 weeks of exercise to be this way, but I'm enjoying every minute of it. I think exercising provides me with more energy throughout the day. I enjoy how I feel and how it makes me feel and how I have a better day. This is such a contrast, I was out of energy and hated to wake up to exercise. 5 weeks later, look at me. I'm feeling great you guys, really good. I could go on and on. I really just can't wait until the outside of my body catches up with the insides. Then people will really see and have so many questions for me and I will answer.

You're doing great, 'boots! I love reading about your progress and especially your great attitude.

So what'd you do to your hair? Do you have braids now, or locks, or what?

I had my hair twisted...You just take two strands of hair and twist it around each other--really cute.

Just wanted to stop by and thank you for all your supportive comments. Hope you're having a good day. It sounds like you are doing really well so congrats too! I'm still waiting for that automatic exercise thing to happen for me!

i am waiting for that also...when it cools off some!

That's my experience as well. My problem is whenever I get out of my routine as it can be difficult to get back into it. With exercise I sleep better and feel better. It does become automatic - it just takes time to establish a new habit.

Wow. You are inspiring. I am planning to get up and hit the park in the morning or at least walk my neighborhood and I will think of you in those first moments of waking up when I am trying to push myself out of the bed.
Good for you. I am proud of you.