Ah Ha Moments Keep Coming!

I had a great visit with Dr. Smith! He seems to know just what to say to me! He told me that as he has observed his brother and his brother's friends--all of whom attended Harvard Law school together--he has noticed that those who focused on their health are very successful and accomplished today (like Mitt Romney) and those who didn't focus on their health don't have the prominence or success as do the "health-conscious" friends. He also said that I must have a lot of drive to be able to accomplish what I do (I think that means as an over-weight person). I have never thought of my situation that way. I can now imagine what more I can accomplish as I gain more energy because I have less weight to pack around. I can already feel the affects. I get more done these days and I have more stamina. I also feel more emotionally balanced. I tasted a piece of cake the other day and it just tasted sweet. I didn't like it. I feel somewhat of a loss for my "food friends" who have kept me company for oh so many years. They no longer satisfy me. After my talk with Dr. Smith, I have chosen to be more dilligent in getting enough sleep and exercise. When I work too much, I cut out sleep, then I crave simple carbs to keep me going, then I don't feel up to going to the gym etc. It's a cycle of going nowhere. I feel refreshed and I definitely know that I am going somwhere! I finally bought a few new clothes. I was shocked that I could wear several sizes smaller. I look much better in clothes that fit me! I gave my baggy clothes to the D.I. In a way, I don't know if I really believed that I would get to this day. Don't get me wrong, I still have at least 70 more pounds to shed (I am somewhere between 50 - 55 pounds lighter right now). I feel better than I could have ever imagined! I am on my way to complete health! My friend Lynette signed us up to walk the 5K portion of the Ogden Marathon on May 16. I am nervous but I will success. I am excited--this is just the beginning! Thanks to the Fountain of Youth for their guidance and support! Everyone should consult with them about their personal journey of weight loss. They have made all the difference in the world to me!