melnhardy

Actually, paradise is not lost….I know right where it is.  I’m just not in it anymore. 

I had said in my last blog that I expected to gain weight while on vacation.  I had allowed for a 5 pound gain, but I missed it by one pound.  I only gained 4.  Believe me, I am perfectly fine with it.  I had a good time and thoroughly enjoyed myself. 

 Now it is time to get back on track.

On a little side note, while at the airport Saturday, this tiny little thing (about 4-1/2 to 5 foot high, probably a size 6 petite) stepped on the scale and I noticed her weight was 142 pounds.  I have set my goal weight at 130 pounds.  That got me to thinking, ”no wonder everyone looks at me crazy when I say I want to lose another 50 pounds.”  For now, I will keep focusing on that number of the scale to keep me on track, but as I get closer, I think I may start looking at other factors in deciding what my goal should be.

 Anyway, I can’t really think of anything else, so I let ya’ll go for now.  Oh yeah, one more thing, I have attached an updated after photo, so if you get a chance, check it out.

Hey everyone. Sorry I have been gone, but the beginning of the year is always crazy for me. My company does a yearly audit which means I am crazy busy as it is, but then the girl that usually helps me is gone for two weeks which overlaps the tail end of the audit. Then, when she gets back, I have one week to prep for my vacation, which is where I am now.

I know I am going to have a setback this week (and probably a big one) but I don’t care. I am in paradise (see photos below).

The name of the place is (CCV) CocoView Resort (www.cocoviewresort.com) and it is geared towards scuba divers. I am not a diver, and my husband & sep-son just became certified divers yesterday, but this is the 3rd trip for my husband and I. We started coming here because of my dad. He loved the place so much that when he passed away, he asked that his ashes be spread over the shipwreck here. We did just that in 2007 and found out why he loves the place so much.

Anyway, like said, this place is geared towards scuba divers, and divers burn a LOT of calories. Therefore, the food is high carb/calories. NOT a good thing when you are trying to watch your weight. I have tried to snorkel at least 30 minutes everyday and walk at least 30 minutes everyday, but the weather has not always cooperated. Besides, I resigned myself to the fact that I was going to gain weight this week and am perfectly okay with that.

As someone pointed out, I have done very well, losing over 50 pounds (pre CCV). As a matter of fact, a few people didn’t even recognize me. As one guy said, “That can’t be Phil’s daughter, she is huge and that girl is skinny.” While I wouldn’t say I’m skinny just yet, but it is a definite improvement over this time last year. I have even inspired a couple of the regulars we meet here to join WW when they get back home.

I feel so very blessed to have come as far as I have, as well as honored and even more committed knowing that I am now an inspiration to others.