**LaSaJaTa**

I"m going to cry!!!

Wholly Cow! I cannot beleive that I'm staring down at my scale, and it says 160lbs. Who, me? No way....I think I was 16 years old when i weighed that much....
My whole adult life, I battled with my weight...sometimes it was managable, but most of the time, it was out of control. I had given up in the last 10 years. Married, with a loving husband and 2 beautiful children. Life just gets in the way....and the heavier I got, the sadder I got, and the more weight I put on....How many years did i loose out on playing tennis, tobogganing with my kids, going swimming, going skating. Very sad!
But, as i can attest, it's possible to change it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did so, I'm living proof that with this great tool, I took back control of my life and starting LIVING AGAIN!
I'm so greatful to everyone here, and of course, my ETERNAL gratitude to Dr. Aceves!!!!...for the support and enouragment over the last 9 months, and for the courage you gave me to make the 2nd best decision in my life (1st one was accepting my husbands proposal :-))
Here I am, little ole me, at GOAL!!
Kisses and Hugs to all of you!!
WAS: 273 ON 14JUL2010
NOW: 150 ON 13APR2011
9 MOS-Lost 113 LBS
JEANS: WERE SIZE 22
JEANS: NOW SIZE 10
Nuff said!

Hello Everyone,
One of my supportive staff members took a picture of me today, and emailed it to me, along with a photo she had of me from 2 years ago! I was SHOCKED...and just had to share with you! I'm 5 lbs away from my initial goal (which I intend to revise once reached).
I am 5'7, and started this journey wearing size 22 pants and weighing 273 lbs. Today, I'm still 5'7 (ha, ha), am wearing size 10 jeans, and weigh 165lbs. See for yourself!

A truly terrible situation. You need support, especially loving support. Sounds like he's afraid, and is trying to sabotage your jouney to a healthier, happier you. Do not allow him to do this to you! I'm hearing all kinds of excuses from you, why you can't do this, or can't do that.....don't fall into his trap. FIND A WAY to do what you need, for yourself. FIND A WAY to get the food you need. Plan ahead, stock up. No excuses. FIND A WAY to get the excersize you need. Trade off with another local mother. You take her kids some mornings, then she takes yours. You don't need the gym. Go outside, go for a walk, a run. Work out at home, you don't need fancy machines. Tin cans and a few pieces of wood will help. FIND A WAY, you deserve it, and you owe it to yourself and your children. NO MORE EXCUSES. No more feeling bad. ONLY POSITIVE.....

I"m going to cry!!!

**update**
I've been working with the head trainer now for the last few weeks. He scares me! :-) I love working out with him though, he's no nonsense, which is what I need. He explains everything, and me, like the sponge that I am, and just loving all the information and details. He's not a huge advocat for the machines, and is a believer of the free weights ect. I'm learning so much....for example, I've learned that I hate, hate, hate squats!
Anywhoo, just wanted to touch base and let everyone know that I'm happy with the new trainer, and am enjoying the experience, so far!