A positive disclaimer!

I am hoping my last post didn't come across as arrogant or degrading. And I would never want anyone to think that I am judging nor belittling anyone who does gain lots of weight back after the lose. I understand that this battle of weight is incredibly hard. This "cushion" goal that I spoke is only my own personal goal and mental set point. I know that it is very possible and sadly, very likey that this goal could expire because of different circumstamces in the future. If I let that time come, I will face it and address it then, and hopefully work harder. I in no way do not think ill of any one else's weight gains or losses. I only know that goals help us, and that is what I try to do, make goals and pray I keep them. I also try and keep them realistic, and also know that I myself still have a long way to go. I also know that with current lifestyle and load  that it may not be practical to get as small as I envision myself. So my goal is to be healthy and happy :) I hope my intention to be motivating doesnt come off as arrogance or discouragment. I didn't intend to write so much about myself, I just saw it fit to tell a little about my past and the goals I hold myself to.

One more disclaimer.....the purpose of this blog is to be held accountable and tell our story. It's an honest blog. And Darrin fully supports it. He reads it before I send it out. We talk about the week before I write and we talk about how honest we are going to be. I love how supportive Darrin is. This keeps me goimg. This helps me know that he CAN change his eating habits He's a good man; with good intentions, and intends to change. I'm just a factor, someone to push him and someone to hold his hand. I do believe people have different learning styles...and being with Darrin for over 12 years, I'vd learned he has to be be broken down (appropriately) before he gets built up (a lot of building up). That would never work for me. He also does better when he sees things in writing. It  "hits home" for him when it's written. Talking does very little for him until he sees some things written first.

Darrin has every intention this week to continue with his new love this week.....cross-fit and will focus on cardio. We also got him little mini notebooks and he will be writing everything down that he eats. He says paper works better than his phone. We also got a little food scale and will be measuring every portion of food that needs measuring. I hope to encourage him daily! We are both growing in leaps and bounds regardlless of any weight loss or gain. We know each other, love each other, and we are getting to know each other better and learning to love each other more through this experience.  We are also so grateful for the support from our friends and families. Thank you for being on this journey with us!