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I have been doing some sort of journaling since around age 10. I like to write down what I am doing, feeling, thinking, planning. I always have. I guess it started with my little red diary that actually had a lock and key. I remember writing really silly, private things in it…….”Dear God, When will I get boobies?”…….then locking it up! I am fairly certain I opened it up and read it to all my girlfriends. I wasn’t even very private at a young age. But if my brother would have found it, I would have DIED! So, I knew my secrets were safe inside my diary. I always liked to go back and read what I had written. I even remember at a young age reading something I had written a year ago, and being surprised at how fast time would go by. I really started to like reading […]

I remember going to the nurse’s office in grade school, as a class, to be weighed, and get our height. I suppose this was for the school health records? They were teaching us how to eat healthy and take good care of our bodies. I remember specifically learning about the food pyramid. I also remember specifically learning that my weight was more than any of my girl friends. All of the kids were asking one another, “How tall are YOU?” or “How much do YOU weigh?” This was the first time I was aware that I weighed more than any of my friends. (maybe 10 pounds?) I had never thought about it before. I hadn’t noticed our differences. If I had, it hadn’t mattered. But it did now. I remember feeling embarrassed. I remember feeling bad about myself for the first time. I felt like I wasn’t as good as […]

I have had a few interesting conversations with friends and family and my WW leader lately. When I am asked about my weight loss and how I am doing, I reply by telling people I really have maintenance under control. Which is true. I have been doing the same things for several months. For me to lose more weight and reach my goal, I need to make the decision to move forward. I have become very comfortable in the 170’s and honestly, don’t feel in any big rush to get the last 20 off. I know that I need to. I have blogged a few times about my socializing (adult beverages), and stress eating. I am feeling pretty good about dealing with stress and anxiety in healthier ways, but my social calendar is full! 🙂 All kidding aside, I truly feel great! I feel so healthy and happy and energetic. […]

I remember going to the nurse’s office in grade school, as a class, to be weighed, and get our height. I suppose this was for the school health records? They were teaching us how to eat healthy and take good care of our bodies. I remember specifically learning about the food pyramid. I also remember specifically learning that my weight was more than any of my girl friends. All of the kids were asking one another, “How tall are YOU?” or “How much do YOU weigh?” This was the first time I was aware that I weighed more than any of my friends. I had never thought about it before. I hadn’t noticed our differences. Nobody was teaching me or mentally preparing me how to process this information. I don’t remember anyone saying, “This number is a little high for your age and height”, but I wonder sometimes if someone […]

I didn’t make it to my own Friday WW meeting, so I ventured out and went to a meeting that I have never been to before. I got out of bed at 6:00 am so I could go watch my friend, Antonia, lead a meeting at 7:00 am. She did a great job and I was so glad that I crawled out of bed at the crack of dawn to go. Really, I was. When the meeting was first getting started, Antonia asked a question and I was all happy to put my two cents in. No surprises there, right? After I answered, the very sweet lady beside me looked at me, tapped my shoulder, and said, “I know you! You’re The Weight of my Weight! You’re Julie. I know all about you. You have a daughter named Tess. You’re a new WW Leader. I know you!” Hi Mary Ann!! You […]