I knew I started my weight loss journey after Easter 2007. The reason I remember this is because the worst picture I ever saw of my body was on Easter. I still have the picture as a reminder of how far I had let myself go. To be honest, up to a certain point, I don’t remember my weight bothering me. I have never been one to dwell on myself or my looks. I have always believed “it is what it is”.

Reading my thoughts in the post below from the past was interesting. I would have never guessed when I started my weight loss journey, just how far I would go and how much success I would have. I’m so glad I never gave up.

From The Past: April 26, 2007

I’ve decided that I have to do something about my body.

Last school year I was very active every day. I got up early and was in bed by 10 each night because I knew I had to have more energy for the following day. Consequently, and without trying, I lost 14 pounds. I bought new clothes and I felt healthier. I wasn’t the least bit slim, but I felt better without those extra 14 pounds.

After going through a bit of a depression period and moving minimally each day, I have managed to gain all 14 pounds back in one year. The shirts I bought are too tight and unbecoming. I have resorted to wearing Kevin’s t-shirt’s around the house because they aren’t so tight around my waist. This kills me.

My eating habits haven’t changed a whole lot – some, but not a lot. Last year, when I went to bed at 10, there was no time for a “nighttime snack” such as a piece of cake or a brownie with chocolate icing. I have heard that eating at night is a big culprit of weight gain and I can see why.

I think if I can get myself to start moving again and cut out the nighttime snacking, I can lose the weight again. I admit if I want to lose more than those 14 pounds, I need to change my eating habits totally, but I want to take this slow. I don’t like change, so I have to take things slow or I’ll give the whole effort up.

One good thing is that we will be opening the pool sometime in May and swimming is good exercise. We don’t have room for a treadmill or other machines, so I’m thinking of buying The Step Box again. Years ago, when I owned one of these, it really got my heart rate up and the sweat pouring and that was also something I could do in the privacy of my own home.

Posting this is not easy for me. I hope that people won’t ask every time they see me how things are going. That would drive me crazy. I’ll try to keep you informed of my progress – just don’t expect results too soon.