Day 4--How Nice it Will Be

The past couple of days I have been thinking how nice it will be when I can post those after pictures of myself--you know the ones with the person at their goal weight holding the size HUGE pants that they wore when they started.  I am looking forward to being able to post those pictures.

It's going to take some time, but in the end, it will be worth it all.

To those of you who read this--say a prayer for my success.

Thanks--Vanessa

Day 3--I want CHOCOLATE!!!

I must say that knowing that I can't eat whatever I want whenever I want is a difficult thing--well I suppose I could eat that Snickers bar or the Oreo's but as much as I want it, I must keep the bigger goal in mind.  I am learning portion control and making myself choose wisely when I eat.  It's not easy--pancakes and bacon scream to me at breakfast time but ultimately they won't be nearly as satisfying as weighing 130 pounds and finally feeling good and living a healthy lifestyle.

I hope that the cravings for the sweets decreases.  This has been my biggest downfall.

I have to believe that it will get easier--my heart tells me it will.

I found a site that creates a virtual model of me at my current weight and my goal weight--pics included below.  I think I will use these as motivation.

Current weight of 207

Goal weight of 130

Day 2--Can You Say "HUNGRY"

My hunger level was off the charts today--almost as soon as I was done eating breakfast, I was hungry again.

My body is adjusting to eating a healthy amount of calories and is not all that happy about it.

I made good choices today and feel pretty good overall.  I was on my feet a lot today at work so I think I burned a few calories there.

I am hoping that it doesn't take more than a couple of days to get through the constant hunger though--otherwise it's gonna be a rough week

Day 1--Here We Go

First WW meeting went well--official starting weight 207.2 pounds--wow, how did I get here??

The meeting went well--lots of people there--I had no idea there were so many people on WW out there.  About 4 men at the meeting too.

They are all nice and very upbeat and supportive.  I received a couple of free items from the director of the WW facility.  She was so excited to meet me and hear the story of how I won the contest on the Kim Komando Show.

So the journey begins...one day at a time, one baby step at a time, one positive thought at a time.

Tomorrow It Begins

Welcome to my blog.  I am going to blog my weight loss journey.  A week ago I won a contest on Kim Komando's website.  I entered, thinking I didn't have a chance to win.  The contest, sponsored by Carbonite,   involved New Year's resolutions and getting help achieving that resolution.  My resolution is to lose weight--80 pounds of weight--before my daughter's wedding next year.

For years, I have struggled with my weight--up and down--up and down.  My health is starting to suffer and I must make changes.

Tomorrow I will attend my first Weight Watcher's meeting.  That is part of the prize package I got from Kim--a one year WW membership.

I weighed myself this morning--207.6 pounds.  I am, frankly, appalled and ashamed.  How could I do this to myself?  How could I allow myself to get to this place?

It's been a long journey to where I am right now and it will not be easy getting back to a healthy place.  But I know I need to do this--for myself and for my family and for the grandchildren that I will one day hold.

So...come along with me on this journey back to health.