Report Cards

I was not a very strong student academically, however; I did excel socially, which should not be very surprising. In high school at the end of each school semester, I would rush to the mail box and do my best to intercept my report card. I figured that if I knew how many different explanations for poor grades I needed to think up, I would be better prepared when mom and dad found it. Part of my fear came from the unknown fact of what exactly they would do to me, and the other part reflected the fact that I knew I could have done better. Report cards in high school were not always a cause for celebration!

The most recent report card I received, however, needs to be celebrated! This past Tuesday (my birthday) I asked Lana if we could check my progress. In the middle of week three, I lost my privilege to the scale because of my excessive/possessive weight checks. So, not only was I able to weigh in, but we also did some measurements to see the physical changes in my body. I am happy to let you know that I have lost a total of 16 pounds and 10 inches! In 6 weeks and 4 days, I lost 4 inches in my waist. At first, I was expecting “Biggest Loser” results and was disappointed with the “small” numbers. But, now I just smile at the fact that my hard work is starting to pay off, and any number lost is better than nothing.

Tonight, I am boarding a bus full of high school kids at 1:59 am to head to Young Life camp in Oregon. Although I am taking a vacation from Bozeman, it is crucial for me to not take a vacation from losing weight. The food at camp is to die for but not worth gaining the weight that comes with eating it. This week, I will not fall off the band wagon. On top of zip-lining, blobbing, high ropes course, catching some mad rays by the pool, and enjoying time with my high school friends, I will be working out. Every morning before 713 campers wake up, I will be continuing my work outs.

See you later soggy Montana... Hello 70+ degree oasis in the middle of nowhere!

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