Random Thoughts

Sorry, I haven't been keeping up. This past weekend our family was separated. By that I mean - Haloti, Soni and Nohe'a went to Texas for Jr's high school graduation. The twins stayed at grandma's and Ailini and I kicked it at home.

Actually Ailini and I were busy with her 'softball stuff'. She had a party on Friday night and then a fundraiser car wash Saturday morning. We also attended a wedding dance and reception over the weekend.

At the wedding (dance and reception) I ran into a few 'old friends' from way back. Friends that I haven't seen in years. It was interesting to hear their remarks about the whole weight loss thing. Some remarks positive...and some in my opinion, not so positive. For example, I had someone comment on how much I lost and then she asked "so, do you starve yourself"? I guess that remark made me think -- okay, so is that what some people think?

I guess regardless of what you do, people will always have their opinions. But on a serious note, those really intersted, I think the latest change I made to my diet works! I am not starving myself. In fact, over the weekend I had a slice of pizza, burger and fries. But I'm back on track again. Check out my earlier blogs about the recent changes.

I finally hit another goal -- to be under 200 lbs. So it's just a pound or three under, but hey, I'm finally under 200. Like I mentioned to someone I ran into at the rec last night, it's about lifetime change -- not a "when I get to this size or when I lose this much". Because when you think of it as a "when I get to..." when you finally get to that point, you stop watching things and then tack the weight back on.

As with everything, there is a time and season for all. Trust me, forever my friends and family would try and get me to "lose weight" with them and I would tell them "no thanks, I'm happy with where I am". Then finally in '07 it was time. And from that point there was no turning back. Still to this day, I am working my butt off at the gym and still watching what I eat. The best thing about it all - I feel great. Go at your own pace and never compare yourself to others! Slow and steady wins the race!