I made a goal in 2007 that I wanted to get to 195 by December of 2007. That would have been 13 pounds from my surgery date weigh in.

When I last journaled in Nov I see that I was at 198. Oh so close and I think that's why I thought I could do it on my own. Didn't need anyones help, I was working it and it was working. Oh what I know now.

I met my goal this morning of 195!!!:smile:

I would have told you a year ago that writing in a journal really didn't make a difference.

I'm here today to tell you that it does.

I don't count calories, I just write down what and when I eat and how much water I've had.

I listen to my body when it tells me it's satisfied, not full but satisfied.

I bring snacks and water w/me where ever I go so I won't be tempted.

But if I want a peice of candy, french fry, buttered popcorn or what ever - I have some, not a lot and don't feel guilty about doing it.

I've always known that exercise is a great help but I do believe that for the first time I've found my "sweet spot" on an exercise program called Zumba.

Thank you everyone who has responded to my blogs, been there in chat and who has posted. You all have done so much for me!

congrats on meeting your goal. I know you are happy. I can't wait to meet mine.

I am so happy for you! Feels like silk huh? Well that's what I imagine it will fill like. On my way to goal as well.

I want to take Zumba. They offer it at my club. But first I am taking Belly Dancing! Whee.....

Work that body - Work that body!

Congrats!!!!

Thank you everyone. I can't wait to meet my next goal of 185.

I'm trying to do it 10 pounds at a time.