Thanks for all the comments on my previous blog.  I know weight loss is a common challenge for women. 

But after 23 years of being “chubby” I knew I to shed the 80 pounds I have been dragging around for way to long.  For me to be the REAL me, the me who does not hid, I had to get to the weight the REAL me is comfortable at.

To that end, I have selected our April 22 – 24, 2014 annual conference as one of my “goal” dates along with July 4 and November 1. 

Remember goals not written down are just dreams.  A deadline adds some “fire” to the goal.

Plus to add some additional motivation I made a bet with my team.  The theme for our conference this year is “Star Wars” and everyone (but myself) typically dresses up for the talent show. Because I have meetings and people to meet it is a challenge for me to be in a costume. Plus, to be honest I am not a costume person.  Not a Halloween not anytime not even as a kid.  Just not a fan.

The bet – – I should be 40 pounds lighter or I must dress up like a Wookie at the Talent show.  Really . . .. a Wookie . . .  what in the holy heck is a Wookie?  I had to look it up to see. I gasped and yelled “HOLY CRAP that will mess up my hair!”  That alone is a deal breaker but the heat that time of the year in Phoenix, yikes!  

Talk about massive motivation!! I have begun to eat healthier, exercise and started on my path to the perfect me.  (When you set an intention always speak from the a positive already accomplished voice.)

Stand by for updates on how this progresses.  What “stuff” I will need to deal with plus keeping motivated.

As someone who believes completely in Spiritual Laws I will use them to support my efforts. I will share them as I progress as well as other things that pop into my head.

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