I have been moving right along with my weight loss program which I started 12 weeks ago. Three weeks ago, I joined YMCA and have started working out. It is just great! I do 4-5 times a week, cardio. And I do muscle resistance about 2 times aweek. So since I have only been losing approximately 1 lb. a week, this should help to speed up the process.

Even though I have only lost about 11 lbs in that 12 weeks, it has been great and I feel great especially now that I have joined a gym. So can you imagine how I will feel when I lose 110 lbs? I look forward to it. I am more motivated than I have been in YEARS. Which doesn't mean that I am not tempted--I have been plenty of times. I made it though 2 Christmas parties that didn't have much on the table except sweets. But this Friday night is an employee party and I will have more control because I can bring what I want and I will bring veggies and dip and fill up on them. GREAT! I have to stay away from the sweets entirely, hopefully for the rest of my life taking a day at a time.

One thing that bugs me is that people who try to sabotage my efforts, consciously or unconsciously. It's trying, that's for sure. That happened this week and I managed to work around that which was frustrating. They just don't understand what a problem it is just because they don't have trouble with that problem.

My co-worker for instance: she is VERY overweight, probably more than I am. She has been good lately but sometimes she would put stuff around so I could see them but I never ate them.

**Right now, I am listening to Trans-Siberian Orchestra playing Christmas Eve, Sarajavo. I just love that!**

Anyway, back to weight, I am truly grateful andssed that I can stay with my program for the last 3 months. BUT I have ALOT more weight to lose.

Well, time to get to sleep. Bye!