A Long Over Due Update

I think that somehow time has gotten away from me. However I have an excellent update to make up for the long delay. My starting weight was 349 and today I am down to 317 if my math is correct that is 32 pounds. The fact the last two numbers of my current weight is in the teens in enough to put me on cloud nine.  The majority of the weight loss has occurred since August 5, 2011. I have to exercise a lot and eat right but it is becoming much easier. I can now touch my toes!!!!! I cannot remember the last time I could do that. All the little things I've taken for granted are coming back to me and now I'm determined to keep making progress and remember what my goal is. I haven't had this much grit determination since my college days. During my last two years of school I worked two to three jobs just to get through financially. One of those jobs was working in my former landlord's chicken houses. I picked up eggs, cleaned them, and then prepared them for transport. It wasn't a pleasant job but it taught me a great deal about life, achieving goals, and being thankful for everything that's in my life. I wasn't always in the mood to pick up eggs during inclement weather, or when all I wanted to do was sleep. I also had to walk the houses and pick up eggs and place them on the conveyor belt while tackling hens and roosters. Those were good times. This also applies to losing weight. I sometimes wake up thinking I cannot handle another day of exercise and eating right. It isn't always fun and I hate to say that but there are times when I miss my old habits. I am tempted to dive into a giant bag of Doritos and tell the world to forget it. On the flip side it is quite a thrill to put on a pair of jeans only to have them fall to my ankles with no assistance from me. I love it. I am truly blessed to have fantastic people in my life who are always there to encourage me especially when I feel like giving up. I may be overweight now but it's only temporary and will not last for much longer. I no longer see myself as overweight and hideous. I see myself as a person that has healed, is still healing, and has a much better outlook on life. I have progressed from wanting to take my own life to wanting my life to be incredible. I will accept nothing but a fantastic life. With every step I take I am thankful for all I have. Be blessed and be well.