Home 12-6-2013 7:45am

I used to write because I loved it - it was my way to express love or frustration - to puzzle out situations to explain and explore my point of view.  lately it's become another item on my "should" list. Thus the empty pages and lapsed time in entries. I've finally made a shift and stopped drinking - it's forcing me to grow up and take responsibility.  I joined Take Shape for Life -> on the surface a weight loss program but much more than that. I'm going to a conference/seminar this weekend. I may become a coach. I only want to loose 20 lbs compared to 80-100 lbs most other members need to loose. I have another agenda - since I won't drink during the process - I've noticed the pre-packaged meals every three hours keep my blood sugar in line and I don't have cravings for alcohol. Yeah! Awesome and scary - what do I do with all this time on my hands - watching TV is getting old. So instead of resisting my old friend (the journal) - I view empty pages eager to fill them =)

The next day the entry is from the Renaissance Hotel in Baltimore, MD where I went for the Take Shape for Life Training... with Marj & Rick Mendez.  The health coaching program didn't work out in the end although I did loose 10+ pounds and quit drinking for a couple weeks. (PCMR's... Portion Controlled Meal Replacements made by Medifast... talk about processed food!  Yikes!)

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