I hope I can encourage at least one person. Believe me, I have been in battle with my weight since as far as I can remember. If I am able to stick to this and loose over 100 lbs in one year, you can too. It has not been easy, but in all actuality it has been easier than I thought it would be. Nothing else has worked, diets don’t work we all know that. I did not give up carbs, I did not give up sweets, I did not give up cokes or coffee. I substituted for healthier choices, what I consider healthier. I am a carb addict so no subbing there. I have always liked diet drinks, and I have always used decaf. I made better choices on my sweets, but still splurged every now and then. If I were to of deprived myself from any of these items, or anything else for that matter, I would of given up a long time ago. How bad do I want to burn those extra 240 calories for that snickers bar? Would I rather have a bigger serving of a healthier choice or remain hungry by having a smaller serving of higher calorie item? You need to stop and think before you put it in your mouth.

Calories In, Calories Out, that’s what Tina kept yelling out!

I am loving shopping in the Misses section instead of the plus sizes. I am loving the way clothes fit me, although I lost almost all my “cleavage”. I can live with that, not all women are well endowed right? I look around to see if there is anyone I know when before I would not even look up. During this year I have not “advertised” my life changing journey, only my online support group, my work, some family members, some neighbors and a few friends were aware because they would see me every now and then. And of course my Zumba gals, because as of April they see me 3 times per week. I did not go crazy and join a gym or rec center, I knew I would never stick to that and I’d just be throwing my husband’s money away.