I am anxious to hear how your second week went! I haven't lost any weight this week.....again, but I have lost another 1/2 inch in my hips! Must be the workouts. Be sure to keep up...and then ramp up .....the excersise. As your stamina builds add time and aerobics to your routine.

At last I finally completed a week of the 14DD, lost 5 lbs.....yea! Today, I made it out for a walk, even though the air was a bit nippy! I am so ready for spring! With the weight loss, I feel determined. I keep telling myself that I deserve to be slimmer and remind myself of my weight before starting. I sure dont' want to have to start over again, it was really hard to get back.

Soooo, Have you gotten the book yet? Our weather right now is not conducive to out door activities, but great for reading. The whole thing makes so much sense. He explains why specific foods are allowed and why you don't eat others.You will have to tell me if you feel the same good effects I did....good mood, more energy and clearer thinking. You should be so proud of quitting smoking. I am sure as you cleanse on the diet you will feel better and better.Thanks for asking to be a friend. We Oregon tough girls need to stick together! Jamie

Best of luck on your journey.  I going into this with a lot of prayer and positive thinking.  I'm going to follow your read and go out and read some blog stories and other stories.  Take care!

Today I choose to help that slim gal hoping to come out of my rolls of fat! Today, I will drink at least one cup of hot lemon water, commit to 4 glasses of water and not eat a sugary desert. If I find myself going weak....I will read words of encouragement and find hope here on this site! All I have to do is today...if it's to much, then on second, 17 seconds, 17 minuets at a time. Yes, I believe I can! It is my year to loose weight, it is my year to be the best I can be! If I can't be my head cheerleader...who will be? The committment begins with me! YESSssssssssssss!

It just seems like once I turned 50 years old, the more life took on more meaning...it became more important for me to improve myself, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. The physical part is the last part of my personal challenge! On January 15, 2011 I will turn 53, mother of 3 and Grandmother of 3. I would love to be in their lives as much as possible, so I must improve my health! So, here I am! Better late than never-heh?

As of December 15 it has been 6 months since I smoked a stinky cigarette!YEA! OMG! it feels so good to be smoke free!

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