Encouraging....

An experience of a young woman who had lost over 100 pounds had a very encouraging thought.

When you tally losses, also tally gains. It puts everything in perspective. Over the course of three years, I have lost over 100 pounds and gained nearly as much along the way!

I have stuck faithfully to the program, and yet the pounds seem to have a life of their own, coming and going at will. I just have to keep this woman's comment in mind, because frankly? Some days I wonder if it is all worth it. There is satisfaction in keeping meticulous records of every bite. It is comfirmation that I am fighting a good fight. The ups are losing to the downs in the big picture!