The Rule of Seven

Yes, here I am again, back on my quest to be fit, fab, and flirty for forty. It is not so much that I have been off the quest, as I have been in a holding pattern.

The last several months, four to be exact, have seen much change in my life. Brian and I moved to our new home at the beginning of July, but that was just the beginning. In August, I was faced with a huge decision. I was facing extreme career challenges after ten years with AT&T. I had to decide to stay in an environment of stress and unhappiness that was not healthy or to look for something else. Amazingly, I discovered a position that utilizes my leadership, management, training, analytical, and other skills. So, I decided to end my ten year career with AT&T. No easy decision there.

I am happy to report that this was an amazing decision. I am in love with my new position, my new company, my new boss. I have discovered that work life balance is not a myth, but something that actually exists. And, for the first time in more than six years, my blood pressure is normal, my stress related health issues are receeding. And, I find myself in a position to focus on me.

So, once again friends, here I am, firing up my blog. I find myself recommitting myself to my quest to be fit, fabulous and flirty for firty. Yes, I have had a few stops and starts since I started this quest, and I am okay with this. Thus, the rule of seven.

I discovered the rule when I started educating others about domestic violence. It takes a woman an average of seven times to leave an abusive relationship. I find this principle applies to many things. I don't think the abusive relationship has to be with another person. Sometimes, I think we develop relationships with food, drugs, cigerettes, alcohol. So, the rule of seven can apply to anything that has control in our life and of which we are having a hard time walking away from. I took me at least seven times to walk away from my bad relationship with cigarettes, but I eventually did it. I have struggled with my weight most of my adult life, but I am going to win this fight as well. And, this is my time.

So, what am I doing? I started Weight Watchers on Sunday and attended my first meeting tonight. I believe sometimes we need support. I enjoyed going to the meeting, and I feel this will help keep me accountable. I am also going to start back on P90x on Monday with Brian's support.

The good news is that I am not starting to far behind. I weighed in on Sunday at 254.2. So, I didn't gain too much back. And, I will be happy with a 2lb a week loss. So, my adjusted Birthday goal is to lose 60lbs. That would put me half way to my goal of losing 120lbs.

So, join me on this journey. Let's stick it out together. I will definately be posting a few of my favorite recipes, my aha moments, and my progress.

Love to you all.