I've Lost it!!!

This summer has been wonderful so far.  At the beginning of June, I joined Weight Watchers.  My goal was not only to lose weight, but to start having a healthier lifestyle.  I lost almost 6 lbs the first few weeks, then on week three...I gained 1.5 lbs.  I felt disgusted and also a little confused, but also relieved.  I was relieved because if I was doing something wrong...I needed to know, and quick.  My instructor sat down with me and went over the plan with me very carefully.  I saw several factors that played a part in the gain that week.  I went home feeling reassured and confident that I could lose more weight.  I weighed in yesterday and I lost...8.8 lbs in a week.  That brought be to a total of 12.11 lbs for the month.  I was ecstatic...my goal was 12 lbs a month (my reward is a pedicure).  I have felt the best I have felt in such a long time.  Whether the scales are my friend or not, eating healthier has just been a blessing.  I am wearing clothes that I couldn't last year, and I went down a size in shirts this past week.

I bought this shirt last year on the red dot sale...I couldn't wear it.  I wore it on Father's Day.

Weight Watchers not only has helped me lose weight, but it has opened up a new world to me.  I am visiting Farmer's Markets and produce stands now.  Not in drudgery, but in delight.  My favorite thing is picking out new vegetables to try.  I grilled egg plant this past week and green tomatoes.  YUM!!!  I am now allowing something else to fill my head beside food and where I will eat.  More activity is done and I am exhausted afterwards.  I can only imagine how I will feel when more weight comes off.

I have been blessed with friends and family that let me come and swim (or float) in their pool this summer.  I started out just floating around and soaking up the rays, but lately I have been jogging around in the shallow end getting my exercise.  I think this has helped me a lot.

 Mark's, Aunt Sybil's pool...my Moore County pool...LOL

Always my Aunt Carolyn's pool anytime I want to go.  I love swimming there.

Connie's pool...my at home pool...LOL

These are all my yummy veggies and fruits that I have gotten at the Farmer's Market.  3 months ago you probably wouldn't have seen me there too many times.  I was more meat and potatoes...and all veggies fried.  I have learned that grilled or sauteed is so good. Farmer's Market is a real treat to go to each week.

This is another treat for myself...a bouquet of flowers.  I get a bouquet every week at the Farmer's Market.  I treat myself to flowers instead of an ice cream or candy.  Makes my house look good.

I loved these snapdragons.

The hydrangea and Irish bells are a favorite of mine.

Sunflowers always look so happy and cheerful.

This has been my summer so far.  Trying to get healthier and live a better and fit life.  Please say a prayer for me as my journey in getting the skinny woman inside me to come out has just begun.