I was so disappointed at my weigh-in but today it dawned on me that not all weight gain is bad. Sometimes, as I hope, in my case, it can become the greatest motivator. I am discovering that my resolve is greatly influenced by my inner anger. I can get past this boulder in my path. I just have to do what I know needs to be done. I have simply decided to do a "Fruit Fast" for the next three days, drinking my 8 glasses of water and eating as much fresh fruit as I would like. It may be a little difficult but I have let food control me and that must stop now.

I will only do this until the three pounds drops off and then it will be back to the Flat Belly Diet with my own particular variations. Their program is so easy and has been a lifesaver for me. I call it the "busy person's ultimate eating plan". I am able to feed my family all of the foods I make with necessary additions for other family members calorie intake needs. I dearly love the grocery lists because basically they have done most all of the work for me. And I have found it to be very economical on my budget.

My goal is reachable. I intend on moving forward in more ways than one. I will not be defeated nor will I practice to defeat myself. Every meal is a new opportunity to take back my good health. I will remove all unnecessary poundage.