Forty pound mark

I know it's been a while. Between working and working out, I've been busy. I'm 43 pounds lighter then I was in November. It feels good knowing I have accomplished that. I'm still in a love/hate relationship with people knowing I work out. It's great when I can tell people I lost weight. (I lost another two pounds - what what! LOL) But when I first started I was afraid to admit I started going to a gym. (a. I only have a gym membership because my mom signed me up. (b. I was afraid what people would think if I slipped up. I am only human, meaning I know I will make many mistakes .If weight loss where easy, there wouldn't be so many people struggling with their weight, and we wouldn't be bombarded with commercials trying to sell another powder or machine that promises quick results. Plus, I know when someone says they are going to try and lose weight, everyone else is supportive, but, proably also wondering how long they can really stick to it.
I didn't even know if I would even reach this point because I know I'm not one of those people that have to exercise all the time. On my days off, I still like to sleep in, and watch a movie on netflix. But, I also want to be healthy, so I decided to at least try. I figured no matter what happened, it will only help me. Yes, from the end of November to the end of January I had a trainer,which of course gave me a good start. But after my time with a trainer was up, I really didn't know what to do. I don't like working out by myself. If I go on the eliptical or machine like that, I will be more interested in what is on t.v. then working out. So, I started going to the classes there, and I just keep going when I can. That's how I found out losing weight is alot like going to school. You don't get a high school diploma or college degree by going to one class. You get a high school diploma or college degree after four years of studying and going to class. Just like, you don't lose weight by working out and eating right for one day. It takes time when you start working out and dieting to finally see results. All you can do is just keep working out, eating right, and taking things "one step at a time." But once those results come in, you know it was worth all the hard work, and all the instructors ask in return is for you to sign the book at the end of class.

me in October 2011. I am the one in blue.

Me today.