yippiiii! First minigoal….achieved!
whoohooo! Feeling good! TOM has finally passed away, at least for this month. And I got my first mini goal! WOw, this feels almost as good as being at goal, ok guys, I did say almost! LOL But it feels good. I have to say, if you don’t have mini goals, you should most definitely set them because when you hit them, it is like a prize in itself! I should think of a reward? Well, I did buy myself a smaller shirt yesterday. Still can’t wear it but hoping by summer I can wear it. That will be my prize for this time. Been doing well and keeping on track this week despite a stupid dream last night. I ate some candy bar in my dream and when I realzied I did that, I was trying to figure out what was I going to do since weigh in was today. So funny that I do that in my dreams! The only thing I do know is that I haven’t been really feeling up to eating that much. My fil doesn’t make that much for me but lately, even that, I haven’t wanted too much of it. Maybe becuase I have a cold and don’t feel up to eating so much , who knows. But really am feeling better. I am even starting to go outside without my …gasp… (ok get your mind out of the gutter) … jacket! I always wear a jacket over my clothes because it is bigger and I really do hide in it honestly. WEll, I actually went to class on Firday without it. A first because usually I wait till I am almost boiling before I do it. And then yesterday, I wetn otu without it shopping and wore some nice clothes and actually felt nice. One shirt I bought too small for me in the US but now it fits. THe skirt I had the waist taken in.. Feels good. Good enugh to continue this journey and feel even better!!
Congratulations on meeting your mini goal!
Way to go Rachel….you sound so much more positive lately, happier. Good for you! I know what you mean about the jacket….I actually wore a sleeveless shirt today. (only at home, but I haven’t worn a shirt that doesn’t cover my fat arms in years) I have been really concentrating on them at water aerobics and even put some of that self tanning lotion on them so they don’t stand out like white ghost arms. (yes we finally had a day warm enough) I might even go out in public in a sleeveless tee shirt this summer.
ps, you might have to make a trip back here just to get some new clothes one of these day! (and show off to your mom the new you)

What wonderful news! I’m so pleased for you. I like mini-goals too. They give such a boost when you reach them. Congratulations!!! You’re doing great.
Yay! Awesome mini-goal buster!
Congrats on your mini-goal. I should start thinking about my reward!
Oh my…you are a jacket person too? You understand!!! I have a million jackets/blazers/sweaters…and I dred summer–cause I am always so hot! So proud of you that you went “naked” out into the world!
Impressive indeed!
Wow…I just noticed you are in China…how cool! My husband has been to Mongolia on a missions trip…but I’ve never been out of the US.
Thanks for sharing your success!
Great job! One mini goal down with more to follow soon!!! I understand the jacket thing I usta do that too. It is like a security blanket and now you dont need it anymore. Way to go! -Dee