The Journey of a Lifetime

I think Wednesday I will talk to my center about stabilization. I am 6 pounds away from my goal with MRC. I probably need to lose more and hope to while I am in the process of maintaining. I am really stressed about keeping this weight off. I have been reading the maintenance forum and know that I need to keep the lifestyle I have now. I have to keep eating the way I am eating now and exercising 3 times a week. I can’t go back to my old eating habits because it will only put me right back into my size 18 instead of 8-10. I feel so much better. That is one thing I need to keep in the front of my mind. I know I can do it. It is going to take work but it will be worth it!!!!

I am trying to decide if I should go into maintenance. I feel as if my body is telling me that it is where it wants to be. Should I give in and stop or keep going? I haven’t reached my original goal. I still have about 8 more pounds to go. I have also had people telling me that I look “thin” enough. I like the way I look but of course I am comparing myself to 43 lbs ago. There are a few other reasons I want to go into maintenance although I have really tried to have an open mind and think it through. I don’t want to undo all of my hard work. Anyway here are the other reasons 1. May is going to be a really busy month…trips, end of school, showers for my daughter etc. I just really don’t want to stress out about having to go weigh. I know I need accountability though. I will work with a friend to hold me accountable. 2. I don’t need to spend the money with MRC. I am going to talk to them Wednesday to see what they suggest. I can pay 100 dollars I think and go to maintenance. My contract is up with them and I do not really want to extend it.

I just cannot decide what to do. I feel at peace about going to maintenance but ….