I just read an article on the Fort Hood web page about a lady who weighed 285 pounds.  She wanted to have Lap Band surgery but her husband did some research about the side effects and how she would have to change her eating habits after she had it.  So she decided to hold off and get in touch with Darnall Nutrition Services at the hospital and she is so glad that she did.  She has lost 45 pounds in 10 months and won't be having the surgery.  They have taught her how to chose right foods to eat and the correct portion sizes.  I was so moved by the story that I emailed the person who wrote the story asking them to get many the information of the Nutrition Center so I could contact them.  I thought I could do this with just the online version of weight watchers but I really think I need to have a face to face with someone or a group each week.  I can't afford the weight watchers meetings so I am hoping that the center on post will see retired family members.  I also am hoping that that person will ge back in touch with me with the info.

I feel like such a failure.  I thought I was so committed to this but as my mom pointed out I am just not there yet...and she is right.  If I was truly committed I wouldn't have gained 4 pounds this past week.  I would be pushing myself harder to get this weight off. 

I'll let you know what happens in the next couple of days.  It will be a struggle to go to the hospital.  You have to park SO FAR AWAY from the building and walking is not easy for me.  And I am not one who like to get out of my comfort zone and this will most certainly get me out of it.  If I can't do this then I will have to do the weight watchers meetings but one way or the other I am going to push myself.

Thanks all...Later K