For some people, just the fact that they can see the numbers on the scale dropping, or that they can see the difference in their body is reward enough for their efforts. Others, like myself, need something more. Sometimes that is a compliment from a friend or loved one, other times it’s in the form of something more material. For me, today, it was a Gold Star. Just a tiny little thing, but it can mean so much and boost your confidence.ÂÂ

When I stepped on that scale at Weight Watchers today, I was hoping that I’d lost something, anything. A loss is a loss after all. I’ve been really good for the last week, eating well, exercising regularly. So I hopped on the scale and wished for something more than a pound. I just about hit the woman next to me when I started jumping up and down for joy.ÂÂ

6 pounds baby!!! What a wonderful feeling. THat’s 18.5 lbs since New Years Day. Very exciting. And while that Gold Star isn’t anything terribly major, or even a big award, it’s something that I can look at and think “hey…I CAN do this. I WILL be thin again.”