Roller Coaster

This picture made me think of how I've been on a constant roller coaster with my health and my weight. In the past I would work out (hard I thought, but not really) and eat "good" and absolutely nothing would change. I wanted to bash the scale with a sledge hammer on a daily basis, I wanted to kick all the skinny girls at the gym, I wanted to scream that I was trying so hard. So when I didn't see any results or progress I went back to eating what I wanted and worked out even less. This was me for the last 6 years.
Tonight I put on my new bathing suit to relax in our hot tub and I felt amazing and confident. In fact I wanted to shimmy my way down the street to yell at the top of my lungs I weigh 136.7 pounds!! I don't want to live my life according to the scale but I'm just so surprised to see I'm losing weight. I didn't think it was possible. I read an article the other day that said research shows the best way to lose weight is diet and exercise. Really, isn't that just obvious? Anyway I realized I never was really trying that hard. I didn't push myself and I didn't make an effort to change my eating habits. I've been tracking my calories for 24 days, and it has changed my perspective. Yesterday I burned 500 calories in my spin/yoga class. I was dripping sweat after the 30 minutes of spin and I felt incredible. I truly enjoy my classes and the gym I go to, the teachers are fun and incredibly positive. I want to be surrounded by positive and encouraging people.
I have found the treats that fit into my budget of calories and I know at some point I won't have to track my calories anymore. For now though it is keeping me accountable and I can't complain anymore about how I'm trying so hard and nothing is happening.
One of my favorite shows is Extreme Weight loss on ABC. The reason I enjoy this show is the trainer works with an individual for over a year. It is amazing what these people can do with just one person having faith in them. Whatever it is in your life whether its a weight loss goal or a life goal, look around I bet you have at least one person who believes in you. One person who would say "Yes, You can do it!! Just believe". If you don't, let me be that person that says to you - you can do anything that you believe is possible just have a little faith.

If you haven't seen the show, check it out. It is very inspiring and encouraging.
http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-weight-loss/episode-guide