Motivational Monday...Just Do It!

No, I don't actually have a scale like the one above, but it looks like the one my aunt had in the 70's. I always wondered just how accurate your weight would be on a furry scale!

This morning I stepped on my scale and was very happy to see a loss of 1.4 pounds, which now puts me at 191.8. I will be under 190 soon, and I have now lost over 25 pounds since I started on this journey. This is a major milestone for me, since I would usually lose somewhere between 7 and 15 pounds and then backslide. I sometimes wonder if I was actually afraid of success, but that's not the case now. I want to succeed...I am, and will continue to do so!

Did you see that Mo'Nique won a Golden Globe last night for "Precious"? She looked even more gorgeous since losing the weight, and showed how beautiful she is on the inside as well. She proves just how far you can come in life if you just believe in yourself and go for it.

My motivational person for the week is Devin Alexander. Fifteen years ago, Devin lost 55 pounds and has kept it off. She is an author and speaker, who creates new and exciting healthy recipes that keep us from getting bored with the same old "diet" foods. Her cookbooks are awesome, and I love her creativity in the kitchen! You can find out more about Devin and her recipes at www.devinalexander.com.

Believe you can do this, and you will be successful. Don't let anything stop you from your goals. Speak positive words to yourself and keep your mind focused on success. Put it into your mind, and the rest will follow!