Hi everyone Well I have had a lot going on. I am happy to say I have lost the 5lbs I put back on, so my total goes back to 41 lbs Thank God I have to say, one of the best things I have learned is how to eat better. I know I will never go back to the way I use to eat. I always ate fast food regularly, working in an office and buying lunch everyday was a really bad habit, not only was it costly but so bad for you. Its really nothing but grease and processed foods, and it sure doesn’t help you get through the afternoon easily. I now take notice of how the things I eat make me feel. I would just drag in the afternoon after eating lunch. My body does tell me now what it needs. I actually crave salads and greens! I still crave my Taco Bell, lol, but I order from the light menu which is very tasty and only half the calories and fat as a regular taco. I have said before and will say again, I can never give up my Taco Bell! That will always be my special treat. I’ve also learned to eat my biggest meal at lunch and a lighter dinner.
I have some things I need to work on there though, as it does make me want a late night snack after a light dinner. One of my favorite new snacks is soybeans, add some spices to them and snack away. I finally found them in the grocery store and just love them. Another favorite is humus and carrots.

Im still having a tuff time with the career change, and have been having a really hard time focusing. I love my new career but have run into some problems with my licence and need to get that straighten out, but have no regrets on changing my career. Im taking longer than I should but not gonna give up.

I want to start mediating, Empowered Yoga has just added a new meditation room that I want to check out, I so need to put my mind at ease and learn to focus again, one of the things I have been struggling with. I have so many things on my mind I cant seem to prioritize well. Im still all over the place. This was always a strong point for me, focusing on what I want and able to prioritize. Still so many things to accomplish, and I know we will always have a list, but I need my list to change and not still have the same things on it!

I still have 4 months to reach my weight loss goal, I started to give up on myself, then realized I really have no choice, I have to continue doing what I need to do, no matter what your goal is, you have to keep working towards it, and when you reach it, give yourself a break and start with a new goal. Its really the only way to live!

“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's TRUE strength”

Until Later, Bonnie