When you start to lose weight, it is so easy to be motivated. . . you want to keep exercising and chosing the right kinds of food. Today, I woke up and was happy to shovel the driveway because I knew that would burn calories. I remembered to grab my yogurt and snacks for the day. And when I stepped on the scale this morning, I can see that my weight is coming off. When I get dressed, the clothes are fitting better. Positive, positive, positive reinforcement.

It is when I hit a plateau that I want to stop and give up. I need to remember the good days and hang in there.