and the weight continues to come off

I was honestly shocked when I hopped on the scale this morning. I didn't expect change. After all, I ate lots yesterday, but tried to make decent choices. And I didn't exercise, per say. But I lost another pound today. My main goal in weighing myself today was to make sure it didn't go UP. I went grocery shopping and I stocked my fridge with all the normal stuff I'd normally eat, but It's also CRAMMED full of fresh veggies.....with my 290 dollar grocery bill to prove it! Instead of snacking of empty calories I'll have loads of fresh veggies to choose from. My goal is to eat them all before they go bad, ha ha. Like today, we had sandwiches for lunch. I had lots of lettuce on mine, and opted for carrot sticks instead of chips. Maybe I can actually do it this time?

Starting weight: 277
Current weight: 275
short term goal: 250
long term goal: 165

Back in the saddle again.

I moved back in August, and I haven't blogged since then. Things have really gone downhill weight wise. My stress, while still there, is less than it ever was in Germany. But now I eat out more, because I can, and things have gone from bad to worse. My clothes are tight again, and I hate that. My husband's coming home in 18 days, and the holidays are right around the corner, so it's going to be tough, but I can do it. With Paul home I'll be able to exercise some more, and that will help. I've also requested that my church start thinking about offering low cost aerobics or exercise classes with child care for the women in the area. I could probably afford either or, but I can't hack gym membership fees and a sitter. I also found this great new website. (www.weightlossbuddy.com) You can sign up for free, and they have some really neat tools that I think will help. You can also become a premium member for 40 bucks a year. I'm gonna give the free memebership a go and see what happens. I might treat myself to a premium membership for Christmas or something. I've got their calendar thing going, and left myself some wiggle room. I would like to lose 2 to 3 pounds a week. I'm really hoping this will help keep me on track. I lose focus easily, and I need help staying motivated. This site also connects you to other people trying to lose weight. You have the option to be "buddies" through email, over the phone, or in person. I wanted to get the word out, because there aren't many women in my area that have signed up for it, and those who have haven't logged in for months now. Even so, the neat little tools are worth checking it out.

Well, I'm offically starting over at 276.0 (one pound down from yesterday!) I hope those of you out there that were reading and commenting now, will come back again. You encouraged me and helped me when I'd had a bad week. Thanks so much for your support! Sarah