We've only just begun

It hasn't even been that long that we've been doing this and it still feels like a lifetime. That's always been my problem when I set my goals. As soon as I get back down to 127 to 126 I usually quit with the satisfaction that I look 'good enough.' That's why I'm so glad that I have Whitney to be a constant reminder that we should go work out. Without that, I very much doubt that I'd be going to the Rec that often, if at all. So thank you Whitney for being such a great influence and don't quit. The food part of losing weight hasn't really ever been that difficult for me. I prefer to eat the healthier stuff after awhile. (By the way I learned from Jillian that if you absolutely have to drink then the best drink is a clear liquor like vodka or gin, but again not much at all...like one shot haha) I guess that's the point...the sinful things are only allowed in moderation. I'm going to keep up the work out though because the other night we all went to hang out with some guy friends and all the girls (Rachel, Bonnie, and Jenna) were in their tight tank tops leaving nothing to the imagination. You can just tell they are all confident with their bodies and I'm ready to have that confidence. I want to be able to feel hot in anything I wear. Whitney, thanks so much for getting me those headphones! That'll make life alot easier for me :-)
My big accomplishments so far have been dropping from 130-132 range to 126-128 range. I know it doesn't sound like a whole lot, but it is for me because 120 is the lowest I've ever remembered weighing since middle school and I'm only 6 pounds away. The other accomplishment came from last night. I made one of my new rules "no eating at County Line...no exceptions." And last night I accomplished that. It was so hard not to nibble on a couple of french fries or fried okra that slipped off a plate. So tough to not grab a spoon and take some vanilla bean ice cream. It paid off though and I felt so proud for not giving in to the food. Instead I came home and had a frozen dinner and some baby carrots. I can't wait for this all to feel effortless and natural. I hope the working out part catches up to the eating healthy part of this struggle to stay healthy.
Mom you and dad should take a trip up next Saturday morning. Dad can fix my TV and Whitney's dryer and we can all go to the pretty track by the Rec center that Whitney and I like to go to on pretty days. If it's not a pretty day then we can all either go to the Rec or if you want something more private the gym at my apartment. I agree that we should all take a picture for the blog. It would be great for a before and after picture.
Thanks to both of yall for keeping me so motivated. Let's keep up the good work and remember we've only just begun so keep on keeping on! Here is Jillian's tip for the day:
Look at Your Plate Size
Listen, no one loves adding up calories. But this is a necessary part of getting your eating habits on track. If you can't manage to count calories when you're away from home (say, when you're at a dinner party or an event that offers a buffet), look at your plate size. Train yourself to eat those smaller portions by using a salad plate or small bowl instead of a large dinner plate. That way you're watching your calories instead of shoveling down the gigantic portions you would have taken to fill that large plate.

-MOPEAH