Working through it.

We made it through 4 weeks. Yeah!!! Go Red Dawn.  This has by far been the toughest week for me, but I made it through (bad toe / foot and all).   I wanted to say thank you to my team mates for the past few days.  Everyone was offering to help today, and I really appreciate it.  This team has become a second family to me, and it is amazing how well we all support each other on a daily basis.   I can’t imagine going through this process without the support of each one of you and Jacqueline to help push and encourage me.

I have to admit that after my “0” pounds lost at the weigh-in on Wednesday, I let self-doubt and self-pity creep into my head.  The last few times I have tried to lose weight, this is where I get stuck.  Then with my toe / foot starting to really hurt, it seemed like it might be another set-back.  But then last night when I got home from Gabby’s basketball game, I got a “Thinking of You” card in the mail from my brother Ryan, who lives in Illinois.  It really renewed my spirits.  Thank you Ryan for that.  The support of my family and friends has helped me out greatly.  I love you all dearly, thank you. 

One more thing has me back on track today.  I weighed myself on my home scale Wednedsay night after the weigh-in.  And this morning, it says I am down 6 pounds.  So, I am just going to keep working hard in the workouts, watching what I eat, and trust in the system.  I am changing my life for the better.  I know that I have a long road ahead, but I will get there. 

Thank you Red Dawn, Jacqueline, Lori, and BJ for your continued support. 

Karen Nelson