Monday, April 8, 2013

Weigh-in Day!


Doesn’t everyone dread weigh-in day? NOT ME! Since I’m not dieting, but rather making a lifestyle change, I’m not concerned with what the scale says (even though the scale was very kind to me this week). Here are my new stats – the numbers in parenthesis are from the last measurements, for your comparison.

Weight: 264.4 (271.8)

Waist: 47” (49”)

Chest: 49” (53”)

Seriously!!

I don’t want to toot my own horn either, but I will! This lifestyle change is proving to be easier than I had ever dared to hope. I have weaned myself off of sugar (my niece’s birthday cake was TOO SWEET for me to eat). I easily resisted McDonald’s on Saturday, while my family chowed down (I didn’t even ask for a French fry). I have not had a soda for 10 days, and don’t crave it at all. I did my grocery shopping for the week, and am prepared with lunch, dinner, and breakfast menus until Friday.
 
WOW. I’ve realized that I CAN DO THIS. I have an amazing new cookbook from my dear friend Catie, I’ve the support of my lovely taskmaster Becky, and the love of a great family. I'm not going to say that this journey will continue to be an easy one - but will the wonderful encouragement I've received from all of you, I can hardly fail!

4 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing your journey Erin. Catie is so encouraged by you that she said I had to read what you were up to....I am on your team officially and am excited that you are going to reclaim the true Erin. I remember her you know, meeting her when she was 13 and could dance like the very wind. Cute & smart,caring,sensitive and a giver. Now it's time for her to give to herself and we'll all be there to celebrate her joy.
    Maureen
    Maureen

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  2. Erin, you should be so proud of yourself. For what you are doing for you and your health as well as what you are encouraging others to do! I am on board!! :) xo

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  3. You go Erin! Good for you!
    One step at a time.... Now, if you can convince your family how bad McDonalds is for them.....may the force be with you. Have you ever watched " supersize me" ? Or "forks over knives " Netflix has some really good documentaries about healthy eating. Have a great day! So happy for you!

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