Josh and Becca Thrap and Family

It really hasn’t been easy. You know I’ve been trying to watch what I eat for two or three months now. Fall is such a difficult time because people bake and apples are in season and I LOVE apple pie, and pumpkin pie and pumpkin bars etc. Also, holidays. ‘Nuf said. Now I’m not gonna sit here and type that I haven’t eaten some crap, but all things considered I have been fairly vigilant. And FINALLY it is starting to pay off! I don’t think it’s really noticeable yet, but according to my bathroom scale I have lost 20+ pounds! I am within 5 pounds of where I was last February when I was at my lightest weight in the last 7 years. I am down a jean size and am wearing tops that I haven’t been able to wear in months! Now, for some people 20 pounds would be a huge deal, but unfortunately for people of my girth it is but a nugget in the Economy Dog Food bag that I need to lose from my midsection. Still, it is no small accomplishment, and the scales are still moving down! I would love to lose another 10 before Christmas, but we shall see how quickly the weight loss continues. Luckily I have found some recipes and grocery items that are making it easier for me to pass on the things I should NOT be eating. I do need to work on exercising more. I keep telling myself that’ll just help the weight melt off faster, but I still just can’t seem to get motivated to “work out.” Still, I am hoping that this 20 is just the beginning of a huge life change for me.