Gained a Pound -- So What!
I weighed in today, the day after Thanksgiving, and I am still thankful after gaining one pound. I am thankful that I only gained one pound. After a week which included an on-the-road buffet restaurant, a birthday celebration, and a major feast day, I think I did pretty well. :) It's all in the perspective.It's also all in the attitude. I am not defeated nor discouraged. Frankly, I really don't have any emotion about gaining a pound at all. It just feels like the natural outcome of living with my diet. If I know ahead of time that weigh-ins like this will happen on occasion, then I can face them unafraid. I simply go on keeping track of what I eat, make wise decisio

Will We Recognize Me?
I had an interesting conversation with a dear, older lady at church this week. Judy is mentally challenged, but very sweet and loving; rather childlike, actually. She congratulated me on my recent weight loss and added, "I won't recognize you." I looked her in the eye and told said, "That will very likely be the case."I then proceeded to crack her up by telling her about Kim Bensen's experience. Just before she joined Weight Watchers and lost over 200 pounds, Kim met an elderly neighbor while working out in her yard. Many months passed before she saw the woman again and was surprised to receive a cold shoulder when she waved to her. Come to find out, the poor lady thought Kim's

Celebrating 20 Pounds Lost!
Just giving thanks to God for 20 pounds lost so far. I went to Weight Watchers a day early because Ihave something planned for tomorrow.Found another great group of fellow travelers. :)

Two Dilemmas of Losing Weight
I attended my third Weight Watchers meeting today and weighed in. I am officially more than 18 pounds lighter since my highest weight ever. It is like being in a dream. My clothes are getting bigger on me, and I'm beginning to get flabby. These are both problems which will require some adjustment.

Food Substitutes - Another Trip to Wal-Mart
Another trip to Wal-Mart this evening (* denotes what I purchased tonight):See Food Substitutes - A Trip to Wal-Mart for more great finds!*Kernel Popcorn Seasonings: $1.87 White Cheddar, Butter, Kettle CornMost 100-calorie cracker and cookie snack bags: $2.68 - $2.78*Betty Crocker Wild Blueberry Muffin Mix: $2.62Great Value (Wal-Mart brand) 98% fat free Cream of Mushroom Soup: $1.22Heinz One Carb Ketchup: 14 oz. for $2.16*Hershey Sugar-Free Chocolate Syrup: 17.5 oz. for $2.54 (only 15 calories in 2 Tbs.!)Oscar Mayer Real Crumbled Bacon Bits, 50% re