It's Just the Beginning

This year I will turn 66.  It was looking like another year where I'd be dragging around, overweight and very out of shape, knees aching and just plain a fat wreck.  Well, I decided that enough was way too much.

I joined our local Curves on Dec. 12, 2013.  I had my annual physical and my doctor, who I absolutely love and respect, supported my decision to try yet another plan to lose weight.

Now, you must understand that I have tried almost every weight loss program out there.  Some of them actually worked, but then I gained the weight back and more.  I am determined that any weight loss from here on out will be permanent.  

So, will I be brave enough to post my results?  To quote a former Alaska governor, "You betcha!!"
Here goes....

Dec. 12, 2013  Weight 256 lbs.
Jan.  13  2014  Weight 253.5 lbs

Weight loss 12.5 lbs, and a loss of 5 inches.  Yippee!

12 lbs is equal to 3 half-gallon cartons of milk.



I am going to Curves four times per week for a 30 minute workout and following a reduced calorie diet plan.  And, I drink 6-8 glasses of water every day.  Water.  Really.  Me.  Water.  Who'd have thought we'd ever see that?  

There are so many little things that I have noticed since losing even this small (for me) amount of weight.

     -I can walk up stairs without my knee hurting
     -I stand and walk straighter
     -I sleep better at night
     -I don't crave sweets and starches
     -My skin and eyes aren't as dry
     -I have way more energy
     -I am happier

Okay, so I'm really enthusiastic right now.  You may wonder if I can continue.  So do I!  But, I've been at it now for more than a month and I haven't given up or even skipped a workout.  I plan to stick with it and I'll keep posting.

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