Less of me!

We were all so excited when Ashley and Blake got married. This picture was taken the day of their wedding, which was also Reagan's first birthday. I knew I had not lost the weight after having Reagan, but there is nothing like a picture to make you go, "Oh my goodness! I have got to lose weight!!" So, I saw this picture in January or February. Well, I knew I had to do something, but I guess I just was not ready yet.



So, then in March, PaBill passed away. I did a lot of thinking about how sick he had been and seeing him in a wheelchair for years really got to me. You see, I have the same form of muscular dystrophy that he had. I was not taking care of myself like I should and I was feeling really terrible. There is no cure for it and the good news is that it does not shorten your life span. He lived to be 80. I can take better care of myself by exercising and hopefully have good quality of life for as long as possible.

In April I joined Weight Watchers. I have been eating right and exercising for 12 weeks now. I am so excited to say that I have lost 22 pounds! I feel so much better! I even had to buy some new shorts because my other ones were falling off!

It feels so good to be able to say that I am doing this for myself because I decided I was worth the time and effort. I have found that by taking better care of myself, I am a better (and happier) wife and mother. I also believe that I am making better choices for my girls and hopefully they will learn early how to eat right and exercise.

I do have to say a big "Thank You!" to Jason. He has been very supportive (even cut down his trips to Baskin Robbins, Cold Stone, Marble Slab, and Haagen-Dasz!). If you know Jason, you know he is a very picky eater. He has been willing to try new recipes and he has liked most all of them!

So, here is a picture from last night after my Weight Watchers meeting.