Only 35 More Pounds To Go!

Today I had my weigh in appointment. I didn't even plan on weighing in today, but I was almost out of protein shakes and I stopped by Dr. Hendricks to purchase some. I am supposed to see him every other week, but I just have been so busy and it has been hard for me to find time in my schedule. Anyway, when I went in they told me I was due for my appointment. Gina asked me how come I wasn't coming in with George. I said "our schedules are too different right now". Then she told me that George had an appointment in 1/2hr and they could work me in. I figured "Why Not?" I called work and asked Heather to cover for me since I was supposed to be there at Noon. Heather said "Yes" of course. She is so great! Anyway, I weighed in and I have lost another 3.5 pounds which brings my total weight loss to 65 pounds! Woo Hoo!! It is exciting. It feels good to finally be below 200 pounds! I really have to continue to stay focused. My biggest challenge is the amount of stress I am under with work. It makes it really hard for me not to turn to food when I am stressed. I have made it this far and I am going to make it to my goal. That is what I have to focus on and keep that in my mind constantly. One other thing that they said is that I really need to increase my exercise routine. I get about 5 hours of exercise a week. Dr. Hendricks is very adamant that everyone gets 7 hours of exercise a week. He wants me to exercise 7 days a week. I personally don't think that is good. I really think that the body needs that day of rest. Sunday's is the perfect day for that. Not that I haven't gone of plenty of walks on Sunday's, but I want to try and work out Monday thru Saturday and then rest on Sunday. I am even willing to increase my workout time from 1 hour to 1hr 15 min each day to make it to the 7 hours a week of working out. I committed to exercise 6 hours a week. So when I report back in 2 weeks I hope to say that I have done 6 hours a week. Then I will shoot for the recommended 7 hours a week.
I decided to post a picture of me in Black and White. Nothing special about it, other than it is not in color and it was taken today. I also have decided to use this as my picture on my profile. I have been wanting to change the picture for awhile, but just haven't been able to find one that I like enough. So, I don't know how long I will leave it up. I guess it depends how much feedback I get from everyone as to whether or not they like it.

I had George bring the girls over to my apartment tonight. I fixed them dinner and then we just hung out. I was able to get Kate to step away from playing with some Lego's long enough to pose for a picture with me. She is such a cutie! I tried to get Sarah to come get in the picture but she just ignored, so I will have to get her next time. :)

The funny thing about this picture is that I have my leg flexed in it. I don't think it was intentional or anything, in fact I think I was readjusting and Gideon took the picture. So I just thought I would post it for the heck of it. Who knows why I do random things like that...