"Getting Over the Hump"

Thank you to everyone that has supported me so far in this weight loss journey...family, friends and
co-workers. Many times we (meaning me) do not like to ask those closest to us for help. I did not realize that this blog was the start of asking for help. The blog was only the start, I have stepped out of my comfort zone and have reached out for help. For example: I have reached out to Mom during one of my weak moments on Tuesday and she was there to talk me through the weak moment. I have told my co-workers what junk food that I have been craving and they say "Kathy...you are doing so good. The food really doesn't taste that good anyway." My sister tells me after I step off of the scale with no weight loss..."Kathy...keep it up you are looking great." One of my besties and I went to get a massage together rather than our normal French Restaurant outing. One of the friends that I made at the support group that I went to last month invited me to walk at the Mall. Mike has been doing great on the diet and has been an excellent support system as well as an inspiration by his dedication to taking off the weight.
Everyone (I mean everyone-didn't know I had so many fans :))that has read this blog has supported me in one way, shape or form. The comments on the blog, the comments on facebook, emails and phone calls have meant more to me than any amount of money. Many of you have congratulated me on taking the first steps of this journey. I would not have been able to do it without each and every one of you.
The support system has been effective as I have been sticking to my diet and with each day I am forgetting just a little bit how good that Starbucks breakfast sandwich is or the foot long coney tastes. With other diets I went into the diet not knowing when/if there will be results. I am able to adhere to this diet better because even though I have not had the surgery yet, I know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.