Lose the Weight, Get in Shape

I have stumbled upon Colin Devroe's blog about losing weight and I am joining him and many others in an effort to lose weight, get in shape, and simply support each other.

A month ago, the teachers at my kids' Junior High were having a weekly weigh-in with a monetary challenge. I was tempted to follow along from the sidelines, but quickly forgot about the challenge. I don't know how they did or who won the challenge, but since then I have gained another 2 pounds. I have been doing this - gaining a pound or two each month - since just before Christmas 2005.

I was once a Weight Watcher's lifetime member. It has only been in the last year that I have slipped above my "2 pounds over goal weight" and I have been slowly 'slipping up' since. So, in a effort to curtail any more additional weight, and more importantly, to feel better and to change my eating habits for good, I have joined Colin in his weight loss journey.

I began on May 29, 2006 with my weigh-in at 123.6 pounds (I know, that isn't very much!). My goal is 115 pounds. This not-quite-9-pound gain is actually 2 jeans sizes for me, so this will be a substantial improvement. In addition to the weight goal, I am adding a goal of maintaining this weight through the end of 2006 and beyond!

Please join us and get healthier and fitter this summer. Here is Colin's blog so you can join us. I learned at Weight Watcher's that support can really make a difference. I know it will make the difference for me.

My blog name is We Get to Choose - so right now I am going to focus on making good choices. I choose healthy foods and daily exercise. What will you choose?