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On January 18th, 2011, I started eating better and exercising more. Not just me, but Charles has also been making healthier decisions and we've been sticking to it. It's been about a month and we've felt better than ever. We have more energy, lost weight and are a lot happier.

Since Charles and I have majorly cut back on fast food and junk food, we've had more energy. Instead of laying in bed all day on the weekends and watching t.v., we like to walk around the block with Abbie (my Pomeranian). I've been playing more DDR and exercising to the "On Demand" videos on Direct t.v. We're not drained out like we used to be, and that's an awesome feeling.

Although I do not own a scale, I weighed myself at Della's house a week ago, and since I've improved my lifestyle, I've lost 11 pounds in the past month. 11 pounds may not sound like a high number, but people have noticed it. My clothes have fit looser as well. Looking in the mirror is becoming less stressful.

Exercise has become an everyday activity with Charles and me. It's made us feel more cheerful and positive throughout each day. I'm less moody and smile almost all the time. I've become a bit nicer since I've been exercising daily, and less likely to have stress. Exercise really can make a difference!

I don't want to reach a certain weight, my goal is to be able to look in the mirror and be happy with what I see. My health Professor told us that having a scale just makes you stress/obsess about your weight, and you're comparing yourself to a number. I've taken his advice to heart, and so I'm setting realistic goals and that has made me more confident!