I had an 'aha' moment shortly after joining Weight Loss Buddy.

I finally realized that even if others can eat junk foods, foods high in the (bad) fats and carbs and drink coffee and colas, I just cannot do it. My health and my body do not tolerate it! So my 'aha' moment was when I came to the conclusion, "Others may, I cannot!!!"  

I'm finding it is not so bad to think that way, so when I do eat the "wrong" foods I do it in moderation, filling up on vegetables and salad before I sample the pizza. I swap out a potato for a green vegetable at the restraunt. When I can keep my little motto of "Others may, I cannot," I make better food choices that are healthier for me.

You hear this over and over again, that drinking enough water daily is important! Not just for your health but for weight loss. I have not been very diligent about drinking enough water daily, chosing coffee, tea, or an occasional soft drink.

However, today I can tell you after drinking 64 oz. of plain water a day I've lost 4.4 pounds in the last 9 days. Never in my life has my metabolism been able to burn off pounds so quickly.

I know of a friend who has lost 24 pounds in 28 days, but if it was me, I would gain them back just as fast as I would take them off.

This challenge has show me, we must have water to lose weight successfully and it is a habit I MUST do daily.