melnhardy

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.