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Denise Avery, of Eastlake, turns 40 this year. That, combined with the motivation of participation in a contest, might be just what she's looking for in her weight-loss journey.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Begin where you are right now.
Yesterday does not change what you do today, and tomorrow will not change what you do today!

Sunday, March 30, 2014

I had a great month!  Still on track with double digits weight loss!  Next months goal to be in the 100's or Onederland - I haven't seen that in over 20 years!  I went out for dinner with my family tonight and it was to Hometown - I was not happy with the choice but I went along. I ate the salad but choose the correct toppings and dressing on the side stayed away from the hot portion cause I couldn't control how it was prepared.  Overall I did great!  Looking forward to a great challenge on vacation in June to master how to eat & maintain a weight loss while still having a great time!  Keep Fighting! Never Give Up! Believe in Yourself!

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Hard week, trying to get myself mentally prepared for the weigh in on Saturday! I have done all that I could! Hope it was enough! Need to push myself next month to accomplish my goal to be under 200! Almost there! Never give up, keep fighting, believe in yourself!

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Such a busy day!  I know if I never changed my diet today would have been so much harder, I have so much energy lately and I am loving being able to keep up on the heavy demand! keep fighting, never give up, believe in yourself!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Simply...
Be who you are,
Be better than you were,
Be the person you are meant to be!
Keep fighting, Never give up, Believe in yourself!

Monday, March 10, 2014

There is no "Only" there is no "Can't".
Be proud of whatever you do, and do it well.

When no one else believes, is when you MUST.
When you are doubting your abilities, is when you have to reach a lil further.
Don't expect anything, but be willing to give everything.
We get One Chance, One moment, One Day to live the day that we have in front of us.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Oh the stomach virus, my 4 year old baby has it and it comes and goes always at night!  So sleep and workouts have been hard this week, hoping to kick the bug out by the weekend to get back on track next week! Exciting next week getting to try something new - teaching cycling! Never give up! Keep fighting! Believe in yourself!

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Well I did it, I had an Oreo, just one and let me tell you it wasn't as good as I remembered!