Like many people I seek to become healthier, and hopefully happier. This year I commit to continuing my good habits and unlearning my bad habits. It will be difficult and there will be setbacks, but this is MY Journey. It did not happen overnight, and it will not change overnight.

These are my goals for this journal, and for Project 2006:
I will track the amount of weight I've lost, not how far I still have to go.
I will weigh in once a week at WW, and record my MONTHLY progress in this journal.
I will use a Weekly Tracker to see my changes over time.
I will continue to follow Weight Watchers even after I reach goal.
I will eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day.
I will drink 96+ ounces of water a day.
I will consume 2 servings of low or non-fat dairy a day.
I will go to the gym and exercise for 60 minutes at least 6 times a week.
I will get enough sleep.
I will learn how to not binge eat and only eat trigger foods in their proper portions.
I will be open to giving and receiving encouragment and criticism.
I will reward myself with something other than food.
          5 pound reward: Manicure (1/19/06)
          5 pound reward: Workout shirt (3/31/06)
          5 pound reward: Sports Bra(5/2/06)
          3 Month Goal: Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Set(6/15/06)
          5 pound reward: 18 white roses (6/21/06)
          3 miles in 30 minutes: Friends Season 7 (7/1/06)
          50 pound total loss: Friends Season 8 (7/19/06)
          WW Weigh-In Challenge: ASO Concert (9/15/06)
          WW Water Challenge: Two Songs from iTunes (9/23/06)
          5K run: New Shirt (10/14/06)
          10K run: Lost Season 2 (11/4/06)

Good for you But if I tried to do what you're doing... honestly it would kill me... but I'll cheer you on... Bravo

uh, it's late. That would be 'you're' not 'your'

I've long admired you from afar. Your inspirational. Keep up the good work...private or public, you are storming the gates.

Yes, we do take encouragement from your progress. I still think its awesome. Private entries? That's a-okay. Just once in a while give us a tidbit!

Totally understandable. Sometimes we just have to cope the best way we know how until we can find something to help us better cope. I hope you're able to do a better job than I have!

A good night's sleep always makes me feel better when I'm down in the mouth. You're a beautiful person, inside and out, no matter what your head demons say. And I love you.

Good luck with the training! It's a lot easier to train for a goal when you have something to train for.

Tortellini sounds really good about now... hmmm... hehehe

If all else fails, eat a peanut butter sandwich. That was always my failsafe when I had points left at 7:45, I'd eat it in peanut butter.

Just what shanelle said! Sliding a little is OK as long as you stop it before you let it end you up weighing more than you did before you even started weight watchers. That 10 pounds will come off faster than you think. Just keep at it! I have faith in you!

well this is my first time in your blog, and looking at your pictures- Girl, you are doing great!! Don't get discouraged, just look at how far you've come and get encouraged. Wow- it takes real determination to do what you've done and I'm proud of you for it!!! Give yourself a hug!