Well since the weigh in is tomorrow I guess this is my final lightenup 2013 blog.

I want to express my thanks one last time to everyone-

I am happy that I have gotten to know a few a my fellow "lighten upers"- I like following our achievements on facebook.

If anyone wants to go for a walk- just send a me a message-

I will miss the words of  encouragement and knowledge from Cori's emails- I warned her I might just email her from time to time and she said fine!

I  have learned a lot over the past few months.

I have accepted a few things about this way of life-

My weight will always be a struggle- challenge- I will always have to make choices- I will always have to exercise- I have to eat carrots instead of cheetos ;)

 

Thanks to everyone who reads my blogs ( I know my mom reads every one!)- some complaining and venting- (sorry about that)-

                                                                                                                            some bragging about my accomplishments.

I read everyone's blogsg weekly, I liked reading everyone's stories. I smiled with reaching goals- felt motivated by others activities, felt the same struggle with snacking .

I hope my bloggs and facebook photos encouraged others as well.

 

I have a few people who already want to particpate next year, so I guess I will leave it at that-... until next year.

Today as I was wondering my building I ran into a friend that I have not seen in awhile, her office moved and we never seem to have the opportunity to cross paths. It was nice chit chatting with her, as I was leaving me she complimented me on my appearance and I shared my experience with lighten up. I shared about the weigh in's, Laura, boot camp, Cori and the Lake County Heath Dept. I told her that despite how challenging it is,I was very thankful for the program. She told me that I inspired her. I felt very good that I was able to do that. I still have challenges every day. This morning driving past the third McDonald's on my way to work, I swear that I heard an egg mcmuffin calling my name -I take that back, it was practically a scream, but I ignored the temptation and I was just as satisfied with my pineapple and cottage cheese, it feels at times I have a food angel on one shoulder and temptation devil on the other - I wish the devil would just disappear, but I will just have to keep making the right choices and it will be as easy as pie - lol wrong word choice - I will not stop on July 27 - this is a life choice.

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I spendt the entire day outdoors yesterday. The morning started out with a twenty mile bike ride , that makes over 130 miles so far this summer . I hope to make that close to 300 by summers end. Next, we went to Punderson State Park, we walked the archery target course, fourteen station in the woods,hilly trails. I never even knewbthat existed, by a 14 year old son with a new bow can find all sortsbof adventures. Then , lastly we took an evening motorcycle ride.
One other note, I think my youngest son has finally jumped onto this healthier living. My middlle sonn has lost over 40 lbs, he is so skinny,needing all new clothes.I look at him and I am so impessed. I may not be my skinniest yet, but I am getting there, Yesterday when I sat in the back of the motorcycle, I fit better and that felt good. I have reached the goal of being thinner and living healthier , thin will come in time. Living leaner is very nice and I will always be thankful for this " lightenup program".

I took a few days off for the holiday. They have flown by - my to do list around the house is getting smaller yet there is still never enough time in the day. We went to another birthday party last night the rain put a damper on the outdoor activities, we did bring our own chairs and set them up away from the snack table, close enough for conversation too far to easily grab a chip and snack. Walking is an everyday planned exercise and I plan to maintain that after the end of July .

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