Start date: March 1, 2011 - It begins

So, I received my Nutrisystem order, went to the store and bought fruits and vegetables, so I guess there is nothing else to do except to jump in with both feet and start.  I have a beginning goal in mind, 50 pounds by my birthday, which is 5 1/2 months away.  I should be able to do 10 pounds a month right?  Right!

I was issued somewhat of a challenge today by a doubter and I am determined to show that person they are wrong about me.  I know I have tried and failed before, but I have to get this right.  I have to have faith that God will help keep my on track and help me keep my motivation high.

No one knows how hard it is to walk in someone else's shoes.  We all sit and judge.  We all say, "I would do it this way" or, "That wound never happen to me."  It amazes me how little compassion some people have.  To that note, the comments I got from my first blog were unbelievable; exactly why I started the blog.  I got unconditional acceptance from my friends, encouraging words and positive reinforcement.  Comments from childhood friends, who are the same people who accepted me for who I was way back when, still accept me now & I appreciate that more than they know.  Comments from other friends, also accepting me for who I am with all my faults, also encouraging me.  Even a few comments from people I would have never expected to hear from who gave me positive words on encouragement.  I realized then, in the day after I posted my blog the one thing that I had truly forgotten; I do matter.  I am important.  I am worth it.  I will succeed.  Thank you everyone for reminding me of what I had forgotten and lifting me up.

Tomorrow is the big day.  I start the diet.  I'm actually excited.  This journey is a scary one, but a necessary one...................I can't wait to start.  Thank you for taking this journey with me!