I know, I know. Easier said then done. I was looking at the WI for Wednesday posting and there were so many comments about how discouraged they were because they did not have a loss or maybe gained a pound or two. Yet, the reality of it is, just by monitoring what you are eating, stepping on the scale to be conscious of your weight, and checking in here for motivation, accountability or what have you, you are succeeding and making progress. Regardless of your weight loss goals - whether its to look good in clothes (or look good naked), to run a 5K, etc. - the ultimate goal is being healthy. Who doesn't want that? And regardless of what the scale says, if you are here you are already taking those steps.

I've been on and off the weight loss journey for years. I've gone through doing it because I want to lose weight. I've gone through it because I want to look good for my husband, look good in clothes, etc. But the only time I'm successful is when I focus on being healthy. Watching my calories (which is really just watching your portions), making sure to eat 5 fruits/veggies a day, eating lean meats, and indulging once in a while. That works for me. The scale is getting lower, but more importantly I am feeling better.

So long story short - find what works for you and celebrate!! It may take a few tries but if losing weight was easy wouldn't everyone be doing it? It's hard and it's a journey. But if you stick with it and get to the end of the journey it will be well worth it! Just stop and smell the flowers along the way and don't be discouraged. We're here for you!