The Beginning of a Journey

Today I went to Cox Monett Hospital to begin a journey. Actually the program is called "Journeys" and is a weight loss, fitness program that has great success here in Monett. I have heard the testimonies of many people who have lost from 45 to 95 pounds. They look great. Today I met with the director, her name is Nancy. She asked the health questions and took measurements. Appears I am loosing height, now at 5' 11.5", but not pounds, now at 259. Then she gave some additional information and we worked on goals. Her plan is that in the ten weeks of the program, I will lose 1% a week, which means that I will be down to 233 at the end of the first phase. Then the second phase, an additional 16 weeks, will find me down to 196. I could not believe that I could get that low. So I said I would be happy at 220. But who knows what will come. I have not weighed below 200 pounds since I was in early college. We start on February 23. I am looking forward to meeting my fellow sufferers and getting started. I covet the prayers of all my friends. I will try to keep you up to date.