Updates

Well, it has been too long since my last post. Over the last part of summer I was still counting points but the hot weather made me not as active. Thus, I gained a few pounds back. When the weather turned cooler I got motivated again and began walking again an average of 2 miles 3 times a week. I am happy to report I lost the few pounds plus more. I am now down 11 pounds since May and that is a great accomplishment for me. I am now more motivated then ever because in March 2013 I am going on a cruise with my mom and girlfriends. I have a goal to lose at least another 20 - 25 lbs so I won't be so self-conscious in a bathing suit. So I have the rest of October, November, December, January and February to get the pounds off. I know the holidays will be tough with all the goodies but I have learned it is all about the choices you make and if you really want something you sacrifice something else for that item. This week was a co-workers birthday at work and the cake was a snickers ice cream cake that I wanted so much. But, after losing 1.8lbs this week I decided it was not worth it because I have worked too hard so I gave my cake away! Like my friend Jules tells me it is just food. I will keep everyone posted on my weekly results as I continue to reach for my goals. 

 On another note my great nephew is growing too fast and he is so precious, I have been able to see him every few weeks and here is a picture.

I am also busy scrapping Christmas gifts because as usual Christmas will be here before we know it. I am going to a scrapbook retreat this weekend and looking forward to good times with my scrapping sisters.