We're Halfway There

My employer began a wellness program 6 weeks ago. We were given a choice to lose the weight on our own via diet, exercise, etc. or join an at-work Weight Watchers program. I decided to join Weight Watchers since my wife was already on the program. It was intended to last 12 weeks and the end result would be cash money for the top three biggest losers who have the highest percentage of weight loss. While the prize money would help us a lot, my goal is to go beyond the 12 weeks and make this a lifestyle for myself and my family. With everyone at home on board, it is a lot easier. I really like that there is support at work, too, because it is not only motivating, but I feel everyone is looking to see the results. I like the accountability factor. I am not focusing on past setbacks either because I can't go back in time. Thank God.

I met my 5% weight loss goal last week. I set my original goal at 5% because I knew I could do it. Now that I've lost almost 6% of my original body weight I am shooting for 10%! That is incredible considering I do not starve myself. I am rarely hungry. I eat "regular" food, but I make healthier choices (at times). I even eat fast food and at many other restaurants. There are healthier alternatives everywhere you go. You just have to make that choice when reading a menu. I also exercise whenever I feel like it. And that ain't often.

I am in no way a spokesperson for Weight Watchers or weight loss, but all I know is that I feel GREAT and I want to keep this going. It feels real good to be a loser!

Weight loss tip of the day:
"Never trust a weight loss program that requires you to omit your favorite foods."