January 9th my new Holiday!!

Reflecting back on the last 365 days, I have to say there have been some ups and downs. Praise the Lord there have been more downs than ups!

I am talking about my weight. Watch my picture... it shows a years worth of work....

On January 9th, 2009, I decided to join FYM to give it a 'chance'.

Nancy (chinadoll) had been doing FYM for a while and was seeing amazing results. I said that I would give it a try, but through my history of weight loss plans, I had been a failure.

I would lose 10, 15 maybe 25 pounds, but I would never get any further, and it seemed like my body would never change. I would get discouraged and just give up.

After the end of the NYTC '09 I felt great and was excited that I had found a lifestyle that worked!! All I had to do was eat right... protein and produce... and do my exercises every day.

The time in-between the challenges became my biggest hurdle!! I let things go--I didn't think too much about what I was doing and it all fell to pieces. As the summer got into full swing, I let what I knew to do ... fall behind. As the FTC approached, I joined the challenge and gave it a half-hearted attempt.

I forced myself to post a final picture... but was very disappointed. I got some very sweet comments... that made me remember what FYM was all about!! I don't have to WOW anyone... I just have to be true to myself... and there will be others around to help pick you up when you fall and help get you back on the wagon!

It was at that point that I decided that I was going to get back to what I KNOW works and to do it right!! In the 6 weeks of the HTC, I saw almost as much progress as I did in the first challenge in January!

So where am I today? Here are my original measurements... and the ones that I am today.

Age: 43/44
Weight: 316 ..... 286 pounds ..... 30 pound gone!
Bust: 57 in ..... 52 in ..... 5 inches gone!
Waist: 51.5 in ..... 46.5 in ..... 5 inches gone!
Hips: 68 in ..... 60 in ..... 8 inches gone!

30 pounds and 18 inches

My only regret, is that I let myself down when I didn't DWISIWD during the summer and fall. I could be so much farther along... but am I dissapointed with my results?? NO!!

I just know that I need to commit to myself NOT at every challenge... but everyday! I need to ask myself, "What will I do today to be what I want to be??"

I want to thank each one of you that have made my journey what it is today. Each lady that has invested kind comments, constructive criticism, and just your friendship... you are a huge part of this journey for me!! Thank you!!

And an extra Thank you to my wonderful family who has been right here with me through this past year!! My sweet kids and wonderful husband have been priceless!! Cheering me on and enduring my bad days and celebrating my good days!

Holly,

Thank you for what you have created here! I have NEVER been involved in a program that has produced success in my case.

YOUR plan is not EASY... it is SIMPLE. (someone helped me to see that this past week) EASY would mean that it takes NO effort.... It is SIMPLE because it makes sense! (and works too!!) :)

Grateful for you!

Penny-Sue



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