I used to hate clothes shopping with a passion.  Looking in that mirror was so depressing.  I used to walk out of the dressing room determined to lose weight but I never stuck to a plan.  I needed this program.  I can't thank the News Herald enough.  My wallet is not as happy as it used to be but I can live with that!  I moved all my fat clothes out of my closet and I plan to never revisit them!  I believe once you make up your mind to do something, you can do anything.  Eating small snacks throughout the day kept me full so I never over ate at meal times.  I don't eat after 7pm.  That's not hard for me at all because I am so used to getting up at 4:30 to go to the gym, I go to bed around 8:30 at night.  Party animal, aren't I?  Don't care, I'm very happy these days!  Thank you Lighten Up!

When we started this program, the end seemed so far away and here it is almost upon us.  I  keep striving to stay on track and have to admit that it is still hard getting up so early to work out, but I feel that is what is working the best for me.  I also feel that I would do better if someone made my healthy meals for me on a daily basis.  That is what first place should be!.....someone to cook for you for a month!

I know I blogged that I was going to drink a gallon of water a day, but do you realize how hard that really is to do?  It's hard to even remember to drink the water.  If I had a gallon jug at my desk, it might have helped, but having a job really gets in the way of the things I want to accomplish on a daily basis! lol..... If I could hang the jug around my neck, that probably would have helped!  My dark circles are still there along with my cellulite....but I have been running to the bathroom more often!