#25 Weight Watchers....

I have have lived my life as an overweight person for pretty much my entire life; I have never ever remembered myself as being "skinny." I have tried pretty much every diet know to man. Atkins, The South Beach diet, and the Aspen Clinic are just some of the plans I have tried. They all worked to a certain point and just stopped or should I say I gave up trying to eat foods that I was sick of eating.

This is the second time in my life that I have tried Weight Watchers; the first was back in high school before heading the college.

I think this time is working because I am doing it for me. I didn't join because I want to fit in a dress or shop for those cute clothes in the Botiques that don't carry bigger sizes. I joined because I wanted to be a healthier version of me. I am doing this for ME and me alone. I think this is working now because I am truly ready do the work that needs to be done.

As you can see by my before and after photos that this time around I am working hard; I am losing the weight the old fashion way by diet and exercise. I have lost almost 30 pounds in about a year. I know that may seem like and slow weightloss process but that is how my body works. I have a very slow metabolism; I am averaging about 1 to 1.5 pounds per week. I think it also helps that I have a wonderful weight watchers leader and that I attend Zumba classes three times a week.

I hope by the slow weightloss that the weight stays off. I would be heartbroken if it comes back. I have promised myself that when I finally reach goal, I will continue to maintain my weight and go to the meetings.