week 7 -weight 241.6lbs -6.4 lbs down 23 lbs total

Well I was shocked. I stressed out all weekend about my car, so I ate, then I got stressed out cause I was overeating. I was overeating things with less calories, but still. CRAP! I guess the walks really paid off this week. I am going to try to go in the morning before work. Walking around the bird park early when no one is there is a really nice way to start the day. Quiet, beautiful, peaceful. I really wore myself out with the worrying today. Even after the car stopped smoking, I had smoke flashbacks and "thought" I saw smoke. He had to come one more time today to get it right, so I kept worrying it was going to do that again.. So far no smoke. I feel so relieved that I actually feel lighter. Almost giddy, and giggly. Punch drunk, you know what I mean. Everything is funny. Feels good.

In other news, I really did enjoy LDS conference ove the weekend. I came away with a deeper desire to do things better. To live a better life. To live more within my means, and to appreciate the hard times too. To do those things that will bring me peace, I am learning.......that's why we are here. To set myself up to succeed, instead of fail. That was kind of the thing we talked about at WW meeting tonight. I really like this group. My friend was there, but just to weigh adn get the recipes. I am going to really work on staying in faith, and not be a scardy cat so much. Seriously.....that is the thing I liked about Dietgirl's book. She didn't wait to take chances until she was a certain size. She took huge leaps of faith, and that's how I would like to be. Maybe not to leap to another continent, or a husband. lol. I am going to keep my goals from my earlier post.

Till next time

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  1. jinxxxygirlApril 7, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    I'm so glad things are working out for you. What a great loss you had girl! Foods a little out of whack but you'll get that under control. Your walking! Your losing weight,your enjoying yourself! And!!! Your car is fixed!Life couldn't be sweeter! Have a great day! You deserve it! Jinx!

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