The long awaited downward trend of my scale is official. Down 2.5lbs this week. I've struggled with myself for 2 and a half months and finally, after much encouragement from other CK peeps, reading blogs and just plain gettin' tired of the same 3 pairs of capri pants (the only ones that still fit) I focused, planned and followed through.

To me, losing weight and making smarter choices is not an option. I really refuse to buy clothing in a size 16. I did it straight out of college and swore I would never do it again. I am determined, no matter how long it takes me....so the two pairs I already have and the one pair of "sweat" capris are all I have.

I've had a lot of changes happening with my daily routine (now working in the home watching a few kids and my husband being home for the summer (instead of teaching summer school) for the first time in our marriage) and a lot of stress, all of which make it difficult for me to lose...but the fact I have not given up, is a victory. I'm trying to readjust to a new workout schedule which will have to be more planned out than previously since I don't have nearly the flexibility I have had for the last couple of months. I have not stopped recording in my diary and I have not stopped weighing myself and stopping these two things are what got me to be an extra 15lbs.

So, I plan to get rid of these pounds. Not lose them. I lost them before and then I found them, so instead, I'm going to get rid of them, never to be seen again. I'm grateful for all those who blog...the daily opportunity to share in your successes and your struggles encourages me to keep going.