So I started my WW journey last week Saturday and so far I have left 8 lbs.  I am very happy especially since last night my friend took me out for appetizers, etc. and I ate way too much.  So I cheated for the last 2 evenings, but I didn't go into a full-fledge binge like I usually do.  I stopped myself, forgave myself, and didn't give into the "well, since I messed up, I might as well give up and eat way more!"  So I was shocked and thrilled to see that despite those 2 evenings of overeating, I still lost.  So 8 lbs. in 6 days in wonderful.I have such a long ways to go!!  Aaccck....one hour at a time...one day at a time.Hope you all have a great weekend!

I am on Day #4 of Weight Watchers and it has been a struggle.  I am going to persevere.  I must persevere and stop making excuses.  I have wasted too much of my life making excuses.  If I had stop making excuses long ago, I would certainly be doing more with my kids and having more confidence.  I have to face that it is not just me that is affected by my weight.  Many times my kids have asked to go swimming or biking and I have had to come up with an excuse.  The fact is...I am ashamed of my body and my kids shouldn't have to suffer for my weight and lack of energy. 

I have lost 3 lbs. in the last 3 days.  I have lots to lose so it isn't unusual for someone really overweight to lose that much in the beginning. 

Emotionally eating is difficult to overcome.  I am a bit irritable because my "crutch" is gone.  Sort of like my fathers 25 years ago when he stopped smoking.  Those first few weeks, he was irritable because his stress releaser was gone.  When I was stressed or tired, my solace was food and now that solace had to be removed for my health.  So I am trying to find solace in Christ.  As as Christian, instead of being in the fridge, I need to be on my knees or in the Scriptures where there is spiritual food.  So many good texts that are encouraging and directed towards these battles.  I was brought up right.  My parents taught us to work hard and that being lazy or slothful was wrong.  Being wasteful was wrong.  Being indulgent whether with food or money or things is wrong.  But, I don't think I was really taught where to get freedom when a person struggles with these "wrongs".  Quite an legalistic upbringing but still quite a wonderful one! LOL