4.2lbs lost this week!  I didn't quite hit the 20lbs I had set for myself by my birthday, but boy did I get within range!  16.8lbs total weight loss since I began my fitness goal on January 7th!  9 on my own and the rest since joining Weight Watchers!

I've become more dedicated and am going steadily on that road to wellness! 

This week my little one and I went on a trial hike with one of my new friends from weight watchers.  It was great and we had a lot of fun!  I didn't realize it would be like being transported in a different world!  One where only the birds, crickets, frogs, flowers and trees existed!  The silence from the real world was deafening!  What seemed like such an ordinary easy hike, ended up giving us a good workout and I couldn't believe my baby kept up with us, she's such a trooper!

It has been a long road. There have been times of hopelessness, wanting to throw in the towel, but my stubbornness and determination to make changes in my life this year is pulling me through! 

I can't tell you the highs and lows I've experienced this year so far, but with dedication, faith and love of self and family, I will dance and sing and enjoy life's moments and continue to count my blessings!

I hope you don't give up on your goals or dreams.  That whatever ails you will soon be washed away.  That these trying times that so many are experiencing will be better in the long run!