I have dropped about 10 lbs in the past 2 weeks. I am feeling different, seeing myself different, viewing food different, and viewing circumstances different. I know its only 10 lbs and a couple weeks in, but I am feeling so confident that I can keep going. I want to keep going because each new day I accomplish a little more. I see myself stepping out more. It's crazy how being overweight effects not just how we see ourself, but how we see the world and think that others see us. Everybody has the need to feel included. When I am at my heaviest I don't feel included, but secluded, and therefore I act accordingly. It is so important for us to feel the simple joys of life. If you are reading this and feel secluded from others with weight being the underlying issue I encourage you to press on. Make small changes and take small steps everyday. Go to bed knowing that you are a conqueror. You deserve great and at whatever cose you will obtain great. It is so worth the temporary discomfort of reversing each issue onion peel by onion peel to fully experience the long term joy that we take for granted. Since diet is a huge part of weight maintenance ask yourself if you are truley hungry and not emotionally eating. Wait for your stomach to growl, eat slow, and eat a serving size. These small things add up to huge change. If you have a bad day, get angry, hit the gym or pound the pavement hard, and do better tomorrow. I pray someone benefits frommy encouragement as I have benefited from others.

Shake n Bake, Baby, Shake n Bake!!!!