Watching Her Weight: 12/30- But in case I stand one little chance, here comes the jackpot question in advance- What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?

Weight Loss for the Week: 0lbs

Ok, so I didn't end up losing during the holidays, but I didn't gain. I am happy about that. I have done some form of exercise each day which has been good. I have also indulged a bit each day. We now have all the cookies, candy, cake, etc. out of the house which means the temptation is gone. Now, time to hit the grocery store and get stuff ready for the week so I can keep on track. I know I will be splurging some tomorrow night and at a party Tuesday afternoon, but if the rest of my meals are prepared, then I can keep them low point and help balance some.

My break has been really nice- and even a bit productive. I have completed my lessons, and even planned the basics of the first units, for my classes. I need to tweak a few still I think because I changed my mind a few times and all that. It's nice to be done with the necessary though- I had nightmares two nights in a row that Wednesday morning rolled around and I had nothing prepared and the students mutinied and it was just bad. That was enough incentive for me to spend a day getting it all planned. I may have to go up to the school and print a few things off still, but nothing so major that it's worrisome.

Christmas was really nice. My family had a nice dinner, followed by some fun games and then opening presents the next morning. I got some stuff for my future apartment which makes me so excited :) We also made a rather amusing Christmas card, hehe.

It is almost New Year's Eve, the year is almost over. I cannot believe how quickly it all went and how much has changed over the past year. I have lost 65lbs since last January. I have a new job and finally feel as though I am truly starting my career- and I'm loving it, even when I feel like I'm going crazy, I'm loving it. I have begun to think about my future and really started planning for it. I am single again, but definitely realizing how much better it is to be single than in the wrong relationship. And, I've really been able to see what I want in a man and in a relationship, and that's true progress :) Also, I have had wonderful family and friends helping me through all of these journeys- even if it exhausted them at times. I will always be grateful for their love and support more than they will ever know.

I finally feel like I'm in control of my life and my destiny and I have not ever truly felt that way before. I know that this next year will bring its own set of challenges and that I still have a ways to go before I am done with my weight loss goals and other personal goals. But I know that I can do it and I have faith in myself that I will do it.

Now, for a look back at the last year and my weight loss in the following photos. I'll do one Before and After, and then one for each month.
Before and After