"ONEderland"

For anyone that has struggled with their weight most of their life, you know what "one"derland means. Well, I finally made it back to "one"derland this month. It's been about 10 years since I saw a 1 at the beginning of my weight.

I wanted to get under 200 pounds before January 1st but realized that some things in life are worth indulging in like good times with great friends. And yes, it usually involved good food. But because of all the hard work I've done, I have finally found the balance I needed to have a healthier relationship with food. I don't deprive and go without, I try to moderate it and still enjoy myself. It just might mean an extra mile on the road or an extra workout in the day. Either way, I am comfortable with my choices thru the lessons and healthy habits I have learned and practice.

Having said all that, I am extraordinarily proud of myself that I still stuck to my same goal with a little time modification. I finally got under 200 pounds before my birthday (in two weeks) and I'm still losing. With a little over 50 pounds lost, I know it will never be found on me again. This puts me at half way to my goal weight.

So thanks to all of you, and a few new friends I have found along the way, you help to make this journey of mine more enjoyable, obtainable, and positive.