I had a great experience the other day that I wanted to share with you all. I was walking into one of the stores in the mall, and they had one of those surveillance cameras that was hooked up to a tv that was on display for everyone to see. I'm sure you've seen them. If you have kids, you know what I'm talking about, because they always want to stop and see themselves on tv..lol. Anyways... I usually avoid looking at the screen, but the other day I looked, and I was pleasantly surprised with what I saw. I'm becoming much happier with how I look, and it feels really good! It's definitely little moments like that, that keep me pushing forward with my weight loss.

My mother has made it her mission to convince my daughter that she needs horse riding lessons. It's not something that hasn't been discussed before, but it was something that kind of got put on the backburner. My mom showed my daughter a site with equestrian clothing and gear yesterday. Which was her subtle way of hinting. Ok, maybe NOT so subtle. I would love to give her those lessons. I'm just not sure right now is the right time for them. Ahhh..Mothers. What can you do?! I'm sure my daughter will be saying the same thing about me some day. lol!

I'm happy to report I haven't fallen off the wagon.  This is definitely a record for me!  I think I'm going on 3 months of straight dieting/eating healthy.  It feels really good!  I have lost a total of 22 pounds so far!  I really could not be happier.  I'm extremely proud of the progress I have made, not only physically, but emotionally.  I've really gotten a handle on my stress/emotional eating.  I'm not saying I'm perfect by any means, but it is MUCH better!   Very happy!

 Today has been busy and hectic, but it's been a good day also.  I ate like a champ.  I accomplished several work goals.  I had new rs5000 series shock absorbers installed on my car. I also found out that I'll be having a meeting with my son's future Kindergarten teacher, so I'm excited about that. I also made a bet with my lovely boyfriend. Whoever loses the most body fat percentage in the next 10 weeks, does whatever the other one has written down and sealed up in an envelope. Only to be revealed after the results are in. Wish me luck people! I have a feeling I'm going to be eating a lot of seafood if I lose! YUCK! I can't lose! lol!

I'm very happy to report that I lost another 2 pounds this week.  Actually I'm very, VERY happy to report that.   I have been working really hard to lose this weight and seeing the number on the scales go down is a HUGE reward.   So far I have lost a total of 18 pounds since the beginning of March.  I think that's pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. :)

My neighbor is probably one of my biggest forms of entertainment in the summertime.  My desk where I sit to do all my computer work is right next to the window that looks directly in his yard.  Today for example he has been outside literally ALL day working on the  forward controls on his motorcycle. I'm not really sure if just enjoys working on things or is trying to avoid is better half. I'm sure I'll never know for sure, but I'd place a bet on the latter of those two choices. lol!  I wonder what he'll be "working" on tomorrow? :)

Mother's Day is coming up next month and I am in desperate need of some ideas.  I would really like to get her something "pretty" for the house.  We haven't really decorated the house yet, or even hung pictures up.  I was thinking a pretty wall hanging from Personal Creations would be nice. They have quite a few that are big sturdy pictures with nice little phrases written on them about love and life and such. I think she would really like that. Other than that though, I really have no idea what to get her. I hate to get her the traditional mother's day bouquet.. Any suggestions?

I had a great weekend.  My boyfriend and I splurged a bit and spent all day out and about doing things.  We stopped at a Dylan's Candy Bar, had lunch at a Brewing Co/restaurant,  did a ton of window shopping, and even made a spontaneous trip to the casino...yup we lost. It was a really fun weekend though.  With all that fun though came a ton of calories, and the scale reflected it yesterday.  I gained a whopping 3 pounds.  I'm sure it'll come back off quickly, but it's a setback nonetheless. Oh well, back to the grind this week!

Health is an important thing, and nobody can deny it. The healthier we are, the more joy we get out of life, and the longer that life will be. This is something that I am working every day to improve. I am counting those calories, exercising three or four days a week, and losing weight. Luckily that is pretty much the only thing I have to do to improve my health. I know that other people have weight to lose, along with trying to stop smoking, drinking, or worse things. I am so glad that all I have to contend with is weight loss.

My best friend is pregnant, and is extremely worried about gaining weight. She made a step in the right direction last year and stopped smoking, which is great for the pregnancy. I'm happy that this pregnancy will be a healthy one. I am trying to learn all I can, and of course will share all my knowledge with her after the baby is born. I'll definitely have a weight loss buddy...lol. Anyways, the point is health is important. Health is important at every age, and even before we are born!