busy and enlightening weekend

It was an interesting weekend. I went shopping with my BSD (that's best sis Danni.) just in case all you texters don't know what it means. I got lots of pretty new clothes. Thanks Danni and Clay for the gift. Yes, it was a gift for losing 50 pounds. I was really excited. Except that I am having to get use to wearing something other than stretchy tee shirts. It's really kind of neat wearing something different.

I did realize this weekend that I still have a ways to go and that it's not time to stop yet no matter how good I feel and I also realized how out of shape I am my legs felt like jello after all the running around Saturday, but 6 months ago I would not have been able to even keep up so 50 pounds has made a huge difference. I go weigh in again on the 16th and I will see doc at that time. I am excited to see her, haven't in three months. I'm sure she will want to check my blood pressure and make sure I'm still running good.

Went to my aunt and uncles 50th wedding anniversary reception Saturday also, saw cousins I have not seen in a long while. Realized they are still much prettier than me and I still have a long way to go before I fit in with all the pretty people. Really felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb. But, that's one of those things I will just have to deal with inside me. But it was fun seeing everyone.

I plan on making my weight loss bracelet this week. I read about it a long time ago, this lady had a bracelet that she added charms to for so many pounds, then it got to where other people were giving her charms as she loss. I will be putting 2 charms on my bracelet. 25 pounds each. I will take a picture of it and post it when I get it made.

site changes

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have changed this up a bit, one of our support members mentioned that it would be nice if anyone could blog on this sight and not just comment, so I have figured out that I can add authors, so if you would like to be able to blog to this site, just shoot me an e-mail with your e-mail address and I will put you on the author list. Also, I am starting a recipe book on the site, so if you have a recipe just send it in an e-mail and I will post it in the recipe book. If you can include info like calories, servings, points whatever else. Thanks melanie

speaking power

Wow, Gary preached at our church this past Sunday, he is great. But one thing he made me realize, is we are given the power by the Holy Spirit over the things in life that need to be changed. As he spoke, the light bulb in my head came on and I went....Ohhhh!!!!! Speaking over is the same as determination. Yes, I keep bringing up determination. We all have a strength within that when we get sick enough or tired enough or want something bad enough that determination or desire stirrs in us. We put our mind and attitude toward that enabling us to acheive that which we so desire. I desire to live, be happy and healthy, to be able to move and enjoy the things and people in my life and have fun. I desire to be able to go out and enjoy nature. When we feel so bad about ourselves it is so hard to love and help others. Liking ourselves and knowing that we are worth something in life is a major step to loving and caring about others. So, open your mind today and look into your heart and know that you are worth it. Mel

CHECK IT OUT

Wow, the weekend was fast but good, I went to Snyder for my mom's Birthday bash. It's the halfway point to my brother in abilene, so we just all met there to eat. This was the place where a picture of me was taken, that really opened my eyes to just how I looked an how much in denial I was about my weight, so I had hubby take another picture and wow, I have a chin emerging. I don't mean one of the several I mean a real chin. I was so excited. And if I'm not mistaken I believe the cheekbones are starting to come back. Check out the pics. It was terrific.

I also put some of my most motivational pics on here too. So, if anyone is out there, please comment on this blog and share things with me. What motivates you!!!!!????????

NOT THE BEST BUT NOT THE END

Well I weighed this morning, and well I have been spoiled with the bigger numbers. But the one thing that has been bugging me is being two pounds away from being able to report an even weight. you know like 10, 20, 30. Well, I got rid of that pesky two pounds. Yes, I lost two pounds and now I can say I have lost 50 pounds. I did have a rough month and things were getting to me a lot this past month. The only thing I can do is just keep doing it right and fix whatever I did not do right this past month. My body took this last month to catch up and this next month, month 6 will be a good month. It would be a lie if I said the small number did not bother me a little, but my determination and mind set allows me to shake it and move on because for once in my life I am just thankful that I don't have that 2 pounds on me anymore. Have a great day and keep going, never quit. mel

New Season

Wow the new season of biggest loser was great last night. I am anxious to see how these folks do. I really felt for them with that mile they had to run. I still don't think I could do it yet. But the one thing I have to keep in mind is that I don't have the time and trainers that these people have so my weight will not come off in a matter of weeks. And because of loose skin I would prefer it to come off slow enough that maybe some things will pop back into place.

Well I weigh tomorrow will see how things went this past month, I will let you all know how it goes. Please don't hesitate to comment or chit chat on these blogs, I would really like this to be a site where we can read and talk about things and share tricks and helps that will keep us all going. Check back tomorrow for my big news. love ya mel

Thursday Sept. 17, begins month 6

Wow, time does fly, I will be weighing on Thurday. I am a little nervous, because this has been a really rough month stress wise, but we will always have stress so I know I need to learn to deal with it. The weekend was packed full of things that need to be done, but I feel I made some headway on it.