In the past 11 months, I have been so wonderfully blessed with so much successes in this weight loss journey. Granted that I had some slip ups every now and then, struggled with major cravings that at times I succumbed to, I always was able to find my way back on track because of all the support I have received from people around me, and I’m not talking about those in person alone: to you who reads this blog and cheers me on by leaving me little comments when I share my posts, THANK YOU! It really has been encouraging and extra motivating for me to keep on working on my diet. It truly keeps me going, I swear.

As if the weight loss and seeing the changes weren’t enough, being recognized as one of this year’s Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs last September was the icing on top of the proverbial cake for me. When days come where I just want to find comfort in a tub of Haagen Dazs (errr….I am an emotional eater after all!) I just log on to this blog and I am reminded to keep myself on track. While I do reward myself on occasion for my work and dedication to losing the weight, I am more able now to control the emotional eating, thus allowing me to be more mindful of the weight loss.

Today I opened my email and found this in my inbox:

I’ve had the icing on top of my cake, and this is definitely the cherry on top! Thank you so much for supporting my journey! I have always said that this whole battle with the bulge, although I do for myself, is made so much more meaningful when I have wonderful people around me cheering me on every step of the way.