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Journal
January 29, 2001
Oh my goodness, where do I even begin??? Well let's start with my weigh-in after my last entry...... 1.4 more pounds gone! How wonderful it feels to see those numbers drop! I can feel every pound that I shed now. I'm starting to think more now about the excess skin but i'm not worrying about it too much just yet. I feel great....and I figure whatever will be......will be. Let me now move on to the new slacks I needed to buy last Wednesday....  can ya all see that ok?? hehehe......a size 12!!! You know, we've all been in the dressing room looking at ourselves in that HUGE, revealing, mirror....under that oh-so-bright light...... trying to get those pants buttoned......praying we'd fit into that certain size only to leave with nothing but our spirits crushed. :( Well, this is the whole other side of that spectrum baby......and how sweet it is!!! I brought a size 14 in with me....and even though I know this is the size I am now in I still worry I won't get them up or be able to button them with ease.....strange how the mind works...hmmmmmm. Anyway, not only did I get those pants up....there was room to spare and I needed an even smaller size! I left the fitting room (smiling, of course hehe) looking for a size 13....not even thinking i'd get into a 12. Well, imagine my surprise when I got those slacks up and on without even having to suck it in! What a great feeling.....I coulda kissed the clerk! I told her the tag was going on the website....so there ya go.
Now if that wasn't enough inspiration for one week.......
This past Thursday was the big super meeting with Sarah Fergusen. First, let me say that I don't think that Weight Watcher's could have a better woman as a spokesperson and role model for all. She is truly a unique individual and she is more beautiful in person than I could have imagined. She is down to earth and has such a passion for helping people achieve all of their goals by helping them to find the strength within themselves as she has done. She is brutely honest about her past and discusses her struggles openly. She has a wonderful sense of humor and a charming personality. It was an honor and a priveledge for me to have this opportunity not only to meet her but to have the chance to actually speak with her in person about what I too am so passionate about!
Another plus to the day was that I finally got to meet Zana. hehehe isn't she cute? Zana has been a member of our forums for some time now and lives in Massachusetts as well. We've been meaning to get together forever....but you know how that goes. She's lost 70 pounds so far...you'll see her on our success pages soon. :) It was so nice to finally be able to meet her in person. She's a dear!
There was over 1,000 people at the meeting. Mostly Weight Watcher's members and leaders and many Fallon Clinic Health members. Fallon is the only health plan in the United States that currently offers to pay registration and 12 weeks worth of meeting fees for the Weight Watcher's program. I mention this because I believe they should be commended and appreciated for helping their members not only to lose weight but to prevent many of the diseases commonly associated with obesity. They are probably saving themselves alot of money in the long run. I think other insurance companies could learn from this example and follow their lead.
At least 10 people stood up in the audience to say that they had lost over 100 pounds and that's always so inspiring to hear! The success stories are a great source of motivation for me. My heart just floods with emotion when look into the eyes of others who are succeeding and there was alot of that at this meeting!
Four of us were chosen as the 'success stories'. We were given vip seats in the front row and our family and friends had seats right behind us. We were also each given a signed copy of Sarah's new book (which I highly recommend) and a weight watchers t-shirt......we were spoiled! hehehe Everyone was taking tons of pictures of us.....which is something I never would have allowed a couple of years ago. I was only too happy to smile tho. :) After Sarah talked about her life and about weight watcher's, which was quite inspirational in itself.......we were each invited on stage! Ralph went first. Ralph attends the same meeting that I do. He's lost 47 pounds so far. It was important to have a man representing the fact that weight watchers is not just for women. I can't think of a better example than Ralph, he's really a great guy and he knows his stuff. The next to go up was Sue. Sue has also lost 47 pounds and is at her goal weight (yay sue!). I was next. Then was Lynn. Lynn is just 21 years old. She's lost 185 pounds so far! Andrea is Lynn's leader as well. We both have heard so much about each other but this was the first time we got together....i'm glad we did! :) She's just the cutest thing and I know she's going all the way! Her story touched me.....and she's allowed me to share it with you....which I will do soon. In fact, all of these people will soon be a part of our success stories at G2G!
After the meeting we were invited back into a private room where we had a chance to chat a bit with Sarah and take more formal pictures. She also took time to sign each of our books again with a more personal touch. I'm sharing my autograph here with all of you. She continued on the inside of the book. Marking off a couple of paragraphs she liked and thought I could appreciate.....I did. :)
She talked alot about the importance of educating our children regarding health and nutrition. Taking note of the fact that there are critics whom I won't name (the British Press...
:-)....hehehe) feel this would only help to encourage other eating disorders. I tell people all the time that my weight problem started as a child because I never understood the value of good nutrition or exercise. The children of this country are more obese than ever and with our face paced, yet much more convenient lifestyles it's more critical than ever to educate our children about the importance of good nutrition. I, for one, don't want my daughter, or son, to have struggle with this the way that I did. We know far too much now about what is best for our bodies and we should give our children every opportunity to grow into healthy, active adults armed with the tools that will help to keep them that way throughout their lives. Ok....enough preaching....but I think it's an important issue and i'm so glad she's addressing it.
Now imagine how great it felt to leave this meeting and head on home to my own weight watchers meeting and lose 2 more pounds!!!
Well now if the rewards of this day were not enough......the Duchess appeared on the Larry King Show on CNN that very evening and made mention of mine and Lynn's name!
The storm has now calmed and i'm back to my 'oh-so-simple' (not) life...lol. I did do very well keeping myself right on program amidst all of the chaos of the last couple of weeks and i'm still doing very well. I've fallen back into my exercise now that i'm feeling a little better and it feels good! I find myself jogging easier now and for longer periods. Some days i'm just not in the mood to run and some days that's all I want to do. I try hard not to set limits on myself. I do what I feel like doing....when I feel like doing it....and that's what works best for me. I'm loving the yoga.....it sets a pace for the day and puts me in the right frame of mind. Making me pay attention to my own thoughts and what it is I want and why I want it. This is a good thing. :)
Well, i've gone on enough!
Until next time......
"Free your mind.....and your bottom will follow!" ~Sarah Ferguson
Kim
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