And the journey begins...

How many people in this world have ever said "I need to lose weight"? How many have done so, and know what it takes? Who doesn't wish there was a magic pill that would just fix it all?!

To date, I have managed to lose 100 lbs. Admittedly, I have gained some of that weight back, but I am now on a losing journey again. This brings the whole school of thought- what is the best way to lose weight? HCG is popular, lap band, fad diets... which one has the magic? Here are my thoughts...

My body belongs to me. I only have one! I should be careful what I put in to it or do to it. There is a school of thought that says you shouldn't add hormones to your body. I have lived through an experience where I was trying to balance my already existing hormones, and it was miserable for me... why would I artificially add hormones as a means of weight loss? So then we come to the lap band. Did a little rubber band sit next to me all my life and feed the the wrong foods, forcing me to be sedentary so I would gain all my weight? For me, the answer there is simple also- surgery to put a rubber band inside me is not the answer to my dilemma. Fad diets? Done a lot of them... liquid diets, high protein... none are permanent.
So what works?

Eating right and hard work. I have done it before. Sometimes, as we know, we have habits that are difficult to overcome. I read a book once by Art Berg called "The Impossible Just Takes a Little Longer". One of my favorite quotes from him is "Some miracles just take time." How profound.

Is losing weight impossible? No. Do I need to take short cuts? No. Do I need assistance? Absolutely. Losing weight is a life altering event. It takes courage, strength, and sometimes a friend to satnd by and encourage you when you are feeling down. I have many friends who are there with me- and especially right now, I have my friend Emily. She is an amazing friend, mentor and guide. For the next 8 weeks, we will be working together on a life changing course. I am so grateful to her! So here it is... and the journey begins!

Another birthday!

Can you believe this sweet princess is 11 years old? It it so hard to believe it was that many year ago I held her in my arms as a little new-born niece. T, do you think you sould stop growing up so fast?! It was fun to have her birthday dinner at grandma's and grandpa's. Our familt tradition is that for your birthday you get to choose the menu for everyone to enjoy. This week? Lasagne, mini corn dogs and steak. It was definately quite a sight to see! We also had an ice cream cake from "Maggie Moos". Wow, this aunt is getting old. At least I have the young kids around to help me remember what it's like to be young and have fun!!! I love you T!