My goal is to lose at least 3 pounds this week and to keep up the motivation to workout each day. I lost 5 pounds since 4/19 when I had my physical and was *****ed at by the doc about my weight. and want to really step it up.

When you feel yourself struggling with something, then the time has come to grow beyond it. Effort and persistence can bring much value to any endeavor. Yet trying too hard, to the point where the effort becomes a constant struggle, brings nothing positive.  

Struggle means it is time to grow, to go far beyond your previous limitations, to set new and expanded expectations for yourself. When you feel that something has become a struggle, see it as an opportunity. See it as a pointer showing you the direction in which to grow, and use it as a powerful motivation to do so.

Fighting the same fight over and over will just make you skilled at fighting. At some point it becomes time to develop some new skills, and to take your efforts to a whole new level.

What is it that you're struggling with? Instead of looking for ways to maintain your end of the struggle, consider how you could get to the point where you are beyond the need to struggle. Look for how you can stop struggling and start growing.
 
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" One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering." Ida Scott Taylor

Molly....I think the important thing is to be accountable on the scale to someone face to face like you said.  At least that's what works best for me.  I can too easily let myself go astray if not for that fact.  Have had a very emotional/stressful weekend and hate to think what food choices I might have made if I didn't know I had to get on that scale at WW tomorrow morning at 9AM.

Water aerobics is the only thing I can do exercise wise....need a total knee replacement.

 yes Ruth I do take measurements I have not taken them for about a month now but last I checked I had lost 100.25"  total off my entire body, that is from my neck down to my calves, I have a chart that tells where to measure, so yes I have lost more inches that pounds. Im ready to stop stressing! but I will still come around and post, I love you all too much to leave! 

Thanks for sharing Sherrie.  I know it is hard to beat WW but I cant afford them right now and I have to do something face to face to get back in the groove of being a loser. 

I noticed the interesting exchange and your comments regarding TOPS.  I have heard good things and bad things about them.  I will be trying it out for myself to see for myself and then I will let you know what my opinion is....:-)  I will reserve my opinions until I have tried them out for at least 3 months. 

We all have to find our way and do what works for us.  what works for me may not work for others.  since I know this I don't take opinions personally at all.  All of us are entitled to our own opinions.  

I love your goals and I am so envious of you being able to do water aerobics.  I have to find me a Saturday evening class.  I just have not given this enough due diligence and because of my bad knees, I really need to do this soon.   Thanks again for sharing! and have a good month and week!!