I am married to a wonderful man who chose the Navy as a career before we got married and although this comes as a challenge to most people I deal with it rather well. My major problem is that I am able to stick to the healthy eating lifestyle while he is gone, but cannot seem to get it right when he is home. Finding things that we both like to eat that are low in points is a huge challenge. I recently started over on the program (joined with another friend and military spouse) and am not looking to the past. I have learned from it and that is exactly what it was...a learning experience. I am now back on track and even though he is home, we have successfully managed to "figure it out". I hope that this trend continues and I love the support I get from and am able to give to others who are going through the same thing.

I have figured out this is not about doing this for anyone other than yourself. It is about getting healthy and feeling good about yourself. Having others count on you and keep up with your progress is a great motivator, but in the end, you are the one that needs to feel good about the progress you have made. Track your points, set small goals for yourself and achieve them. If you don't achieve them the first time, don't let that discourage you, try again. Everyone learns from their mistakes and nobody is perfect. Good days and bad days come and go, but there is always a new day to start fresh...so go out there and make the best of it!

Weightloss Milestones to Accomplish

5% Target (12 lbs lost): 2/24/10
10% Target (24 lbs lost):
Weigh in Under 210 lbs:
Weigh in Under 200 lbs:
Weigh in Under 190 lbs:
Weigh in Under 185 lbs:
Weigh in Under 180 lbs:
Weigh in Under 175 lbs:
Weigh in Under 170 lbs:
Hit Goal @ 165 lbs: