July 1, 2002: I did it!! (happy dance) I've officially lost 50.2 pounds on Weight Watchers...I don't really believe it! I got up this morning and weighed myself and I was at 185 even...I almost passed out! I knew then that I would have a good weigh in. Of course, I unofficially started my diet at 240, so technically on my scale, I've lost 55 pounds. But, I'm going by the official WW scale. I am just thrilled.



July 5, 2002: My scale at home here is saying I weighed in at 184 even. I just have to make it through this weekend! lol Company is coming and we will be barbequing...I also bought a bottle of wine...it isn't my favorite thing to drink so I won't drink much!



July 8, 2002: I made it through the weekend unscathed...I lost 3.4 more pounds...even though I had a meal out on Saturday night (with a green apple margarita) and lunch and dinner out on Sunday. Whew!! We have bought an exercise bike and I biked myself crazy yesterday! I guess it worked...everytime I ate something, I got on and rode like there was no tomorrow. lol



July 22, 2002: Well, I haven't been here in awhile! lol I am struggling to maintain my weight...I have hit "the plateau" so to speak and I am currently weighing in at home at 180 to 181 everyday. I am so close to the 170's I can taste it, but no success yet. I am being weighed in this morning and after my 4/10 of a pound gain last week, I had better lose! lol Anyway, life is going well. We went to a barbeque for Mark's work yesterday and I had a hamburger, hot dog and one serving each of EACH of the salads. Slap my hand and call me weak!! It was so good and it has been so long since I've had potato salad. I mowed my lawn last night AND did the exercise bike so that probably took care of the burger. lol We are going on vacation next Sunday...first to see the Red Sox play and then Monday moring we are leaving Boston to go to Cape Cod. I can't wait! I am allowing myself a "minor" diet vacation. Who knows, maybe I'll lose?!

July 24, 2002: AHA!! I have broken my curse! I carefully counted what I ate yesterday and used my exercise bike so much it had smoke rolling out the back and I was rewarded this morning. My scale weighed me in at 178!!! That's right! "HAPPY DANCE" 178! Whew! I feel so much better...just being in the 170's. That means I only have twenty more pounds to goal!!!