Saturday marked the end of my second full week of being “back on the wagon”, eating right and exercising daily. Yesterday was the beginning of my third week and when I stepped onto the Wii fit for a body test, it reported a total of 14.1 lbs total lost for the two weeks. I’m pretty happy with that start.

I took yesterday off from exercise, but I continued to make healthy food choices, even though I attended a home and garden party (80s themed ya’ll, I was rockin’ the big hair yo). There were lots of tempting snacks and dips to try. I chose to drink water.

Afterwards, my husband and kids and I went out to eat with his mom and two of his sisters. I chose the grilled chicken, with a side salad (lite dressing on the side) and a vegetable medley. Even with eating the toast that accompanied the meal, I still came in well within my calorie range for the day.

I have used the Wii Fit every single day up until yesterday. Some days I “play” (read: work out) for 30–45 minutes, sticking to yoga and aerobics, while three days a week I add strength training to the regimen and play for 60–90 minutes. I’m not as into the balance games as the rest of my family is, but I try to do a few of those each day too.

This is the most in control I have felt in several years. I’ve had several false starts over the past couple of years, never making it past the first two weeks. But not this time. I’m making progress. I’m not giving up on myself so easily this time.

This time is different and it is up to me to make sure it stays that way. I can do it. I am doing it.

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