Vacation success!

In June, I went on a 2.5 week vacation, where 2 weeks of it was in Greece on an island hopping tour which included 5 days on a cruise ship. You know what that means... BUFFETS!

I can't say I really exercised alot... I exercise frequently at home so I wouldn't think it was the exercise too much. I think that as a result of the portion sizes that I've learned because of Jenny, I found myself VERY happy when I came home and had a weigh in!

I was down 4 lbs from the day before I left for my trip! I know that even in the face of drinking every night and having tons of food choices literally staring at me, I could still do this! That means everything to me because now I know that I will succeed in maintenance!

Then in August, I spent 5 days in a rented house with 19 other women where every day all day was constant foodfoodfoodfoodfood. I brought a few JC things with me and where I could I made the best choices I could and stuck to my portions. I also exercised while there with a few of the women that are interested in fitness with me.

I lost weight! I still lost 3.5 lbs!

This message from one of my friends that I saw last year when I was 220lbs and then again this year made me so happy and at peace with this way of life.

Cheryl's transformation has been nothing short of fantastic -- and I'm not even talking about her absolutely smokin' new body. Cheryl is obviously in such a great place mentally these days; she just absolutely radiates happiness in how she carries herself, her smile, standing up tall, looking people in the eye, taking on the world. Seeing how beautiful Cheryl has become -- and I'm not just talking about physical beauty. Cheryl absolutely *glows* these days!

Another woman actually started crying when I came into the house because she wants to feel as wonderful as I do right now. She's still got her own obstacles to overcome before she'll be mentally ready enough to do this but she's been asking me about Jenny ALOT! I know she can get fit and healthy and will be soooo much happier as a result.

When you think you can't, you CAN!

Jenny is part of my life and it will be for the rest of my life in some form or another. I know now that I can do this no matter where I am... vacations be damned, this is my lifestyle and I've been working damn hard for it. My outside is matching my inside now and I am excited about every step in this journey!

As of today, I've lost 58 lbs! Wahooo!