Yesterday I had to do my monthly weigh-in at Weight Watchers and just as I feared I had gained. I have had to pay two months in a row for being over my goal. I was so upset with myself that I even stayed for the meeting hoping to gain some motivation to get back on track. The Leader asked us to fill in the blanks for three statements: I first walked into the Weight Watchers door because…, I have gained….from achieving my goal, and Weight loss for life means…
Having to answer these questions reminded me that I worked too hard to reach my goal to just give up and go back to fat. I first walked through those Weight Watchers doors after seeing a picture of myself in a bathing suit that my mom took in Brazil. I remember staring at the picture in unbelief. I didn’t even recognize myself! After reaching my goal, I gained so much confidance. Not just in the way I look but I felt like I could accomplish anything! It motivated me to go back to school, and to move back to New Orleans. I even acheived my dream of running a 5K! And Weight Loss for Life means living healthy and one day teaching my children healthy eating habits from Day 1.
I write all of this to remind myself to keep going. My goal is to lose 3lbs by Ocotber 1. I can’t wait to blog telling you that I acheived that goal!