So today was the day I decided I would get dressed for the colder temps to arrive and wore long pants to WI instead of shorts. I was up 1 pound but I knew it was the clothing so no worries there.
Today's topic at the meeting was all about our mindset and how our thinking can influence our success or failure, not just with living a healthy lifestyle but in all walks of life. The power of positive thinking is the only way to look at things. I was one who never thought I could achieve my goal when I started WW. 120 pounds was just too overwhelming. But as time went on, I listened intently to our leader and took it all in. As the weight started to come off, I was feeling better, able to do more and then it was like a light bulb went off and I was saying,"I CAN DO THIS. I WILL DO THIS" I learned to say No Thank You and not feel guilty about it. I am doing this for me.
I do say THANK YOU to Weight Watchers and all the wonderful people I have come to think of as friends and my "other" family. Our leader is wonderful. The meetings are interesting and she makes you feel that you can continue to live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy life. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants to help everyone succeed.
I hope one day, to be able to do the same thing.
For anyone reading my blog, I want you to know that Weight Watchers is the BEST and HEALTHIEST way to live. It is NOT a diet and ALL your goals are attainable. YOU CAN DO IT!
My Journey to a Thinner, Healthier Me
About Me
- tweetybrrd
- I was born June 18th, 1961 on Father's Day to Earl & Martha Sibbald. Was raised in the township of Wainfleet where my parents still live in the house my father built. I have 1 younger brother. I graduated Port Colborne High School in 1978 and went on to Sheridan college where I studied animated cartooning. Do to major problem with my knees and many surgeries, I never completed my college education at Sheridan. I took piano lessons when I was younger and even won a Gold Medal in the Niagara Falls Kawanis Music Festival. I went on to learn how to play many instruments including, baritone sax, mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar and bit of the banjo. I went on the road with a band from Oshawa for 3 years, playing all over Ontario before moving back to Niagara, living in Welland and played bass guitar in a few local bands for about 15 years. I Love to draw & paint. I am self taught in crocheting and I love all kinds of crafty things to do.
Weight Tracker
My Journey Begins Feb 1, 2007
- Starting Weight: 299lbs
- May 31/07: 270 lbs - 10% goal reached!
- July 26/07 258.6 lbs. 40.4 pounds reached!
- Sept 13/07: 248.4 lbs. 50.6 pounds lost!
- Nov 1/07: 238.2 lbs 60.8 pounds lost!
- Dec 13/07: 228.8 lbs 70.2 pounds lost!
- Feb 14/08: 218.6 lbs 80.4 pounds lost!
- Apr 24/08: 209 lbs - 90 pounds lost!
- May 29/08: 198.8 lbs. 100.2 pounds gone!
- July 10/08: 189 lbs 110 pounds gone!
- July 17/08: 186.4 lbs
- July 24/08: 184.8 lbs
- July 31/08: 183.6 lbs
- Aug. 7/08: 181.8 lbs
- Aug 14/08: 183.4 lbs
- GOAL!!!!!!!!!! AUG 21/08: 179.2 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!! Total lost: 119.8 lbs
Onto Maintenance Now
- Aug 28/08: 178.4 lbs
- Sept 4/08: 178.6 lbs
- Sept 11/08: 177 lbs
- Sept 18/08: 178 lbs
- Sept 25/08: 175.6 lbs
- Oct 2/08: 177.2 LIFETIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Dec 11/08: 172.4
- Jan. 8/09: 169.4
- Feb/09: 172.4 lbs
- Mar 12/09: 174 lbs
- April 9/09: 171.6
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
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2 comments:
So this week will be the big week and you'll get your key? I guess you Canucks do it the way we do in the States.
When I hit goal and got my gold star, I would just sit and stare at it and play with it on the tip of my little finger. I was amazed that the 123 lbs. that I lost to get it could be reduced to this tiny, tiny symbol.
At any rate, you look good, girl, and I hope you'll keep us posted on the GLBTWW yahoo boards.
Getting my mind around the mental part of a healthy lifestyle is hard for me. I don't know why but it's so easy to think that I can't do this or that it's too hard. I'm trying to stop the negitive thoughts.I need the power of positive thinking. I know physically what I need to do.
Congrats and good luck with becoming a leader. Anyone would be lucky to have you as a leader. You are definetly inspiring.
P.S. You look Radiant in your pix!!!
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