I am committed!

...but not in the sense that you may think when you think of me!

Today is Day 1!
I am starting fresh and re-committing myself to the Weight Watchers program. The first 3 months did me well and I lost approximately 30 lbs. The last 3 months has been a struggle with my time, mind and body and I've been yo-yoing up and down a few pounds but haven't had any significant losses. I was thinking the other day and what a waste of money these past few months have been as I haven't made any progress, but at the same time, I haven't fallen back too far. I can only imagine what would have happened over the holidays if I hadn't tried even a little bit.

Starting today I am refocussing - starting doing some exercises and planning a bit more. I've been far too lazy and comfortable in my routines lately and frankly feeling low and tired. That all changes today. I had made this decision before I saw that Kevin on BT has joined WW too, but that has just given me that much more incentive and drive to make this work again.

So wish me luck! This isn't a new year's resolution, it's not a diet and it's not something I can quit. I know there will be ups and downs as I've been experiencing the past few months, but as of today I am in control again and the chocolate binges are behind me until Valentines day ;)...or Easter....or never? (ya right!)

If anyone else is looking to make a change and needs some encouragement, please let me know - I'm here for you and hope you can help me along too! Anyone up for going for a walk or doing something active for fun, I'm yours!

I'm already feeling better and more energized just saying all of this so I just need to put my plan and mind in gear...that's the hardest part!

Good luck to anyone else trying - I'll keep you posted of my progress - the good and the bad - but probably more of the good :) I am setting a goal of 20-25 lbs in the next 4 months - my treat will be a trip to Ireland (I'm going regardless, but that's the carrot on my stick)!

Talk later,
Hope you're all well!
C.R.

p.s. consider the holiday pictures previously posted as a new before shot - I don't think I'll be posting the original before shots any time soon - maybe when I reach my final goal (65 more lbs) ttfn