I did it, I joined a Health and Fitness Center today

Ok...I am ahead on one of my goals...I joined a gym. Now I just need to put together a workout schedule for myself. I really am going to think long and hard about going in the mornings, before work. How great would that be, to have worked out and have all that energy (so people say) to manage with throughout the day. Going this route, I will have to go to bed at night at a decent time. That's not been easy, in the past. We shall see.

There are many drop in classes that are also offered with the membership. So, I am going to plan my schedule around those classes I am interested in participating in.

The coolest part of all of this, is I was able to sign up for the Family Membership. So, Jason will be able to go, too, without having to have his own membership. Will save $$. He is pretty excited, too. It's right across the street from the bus station, so he will be set as far as transportation goes. For, me it's not too far to drive. It's downtown and I live about 6 miles from it.

And, another thing...today was my weigh in day. Down to 306.6. Lost 2.6 pounds from last weeks weigh in. I am .6 pounds from the weight goal I have set for 1/31/08. Looks like I am on track and will make that one. I am more excited about my 299 by 224 goal I have set for me. I have not been under 300 pounds for a long, long time. Back in 2005 I was there for a hot minute or two. I got down to 295 after I had the bariatric surgery. Right about at 18 months out. By then, the stomache muscle was being stretched back out and I was picking up eating food, unhealthy, more and more. I was having a hard time with actually going down the scales and very scared of how good I was looking.

I have lots of old baggage about all of that. I need to process and work through it. I will. Lucky for me I have Dr. V to help me with that journey. Plus, the support of my friends on SP, and my friends, in person. I just need to not listen to the negatives put out there from my family. I will reach my goal. I will be healthy. I will be happy.

Enough for now. Off to home and calling it a night. I worked until 3:30am this morning, but I got er done...and I am feeling the effects of having stayed up almost all night.