Welcome Back Stage...

Well, it's September 2, and the journey has begun. My first check in resulted in gaining back the 1st five pounds that I'd lost. Minor setback! But, we went on a little vacation and enjoyed my dad's 74th birthday celebration... so let's say last week didn't count and I'm starting fresh today.

CLEAN SLATE.... doesn't everyone deserve one? YES!!

I'm vowing to use this blog as an accountability tool for the next 160 days of transformation. I know in the back of my mind that no one may read it, yet, I'll type.

My new 'fat picture' was taken on Thursday, August 30, 2007 at Wilmington, NC. That's my nephew John in the pic - he's getting married on the beach in April. The next picture I show you of me and him... I plan to be in a slinky beach dress. My goal? 50 pounds in 5 months. For the record, since this is a public forum, that's from 225 to 175. 175, dear friends, was before Julia. Before David even. The picture in my profile was at 175.

Maybe I'll share the details of how this time will be different, maybe I won't. But, rest assured... it will be. So, welcome aboard if you care to watch along as I improve. I'm putting myself on a public stage (sort of!) to be accountable in front of you. I promise it won't be boring details of what I had for breakfast. And NO, you don't get to see the naked 'before' pictures!

Today's MAJOR accomplishment... my 1st temptation on the fast-food boycott! We stopped at Sonic for a corn dog and slushy. In my mind I ordered my Sonic Favorites... footlong chili cheese coney, onion rings, and a route 44 rasberry sweet tea. But it reality, just the tea. Wow... I'm so strong! It's true... I really can do anything I set my mind to. So can you... see ya tomorrow.