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46 inches
Over the last year I've been measuring bust, waist, hips, thighs and arms. As of today I've lost a total of 46 inches! Wow.....this is the first time I've actually added it all up and I'm so excited:happy: It's nice going into the new year feeling encouraged that the PLAN is working.
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Another Pound Bites the Dust!!!
Well, I had gained 2 pounds back during the three weeks of holiday get togethers, not too bad considering there were several of my mom and aunts treats that they only make once a year.:tongue: Anyway, been back on track since the day after Christmas.:smile: Stepped on the scales this morning and 1 of those pounds is…
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figured this should go here:)
since I feel I have suceeded in making it to 56 years old, LOL!!!!!!!!! Today IS my birthday and nwfamilygal and her husband are treating me to dinner tonight "out"!! I saved extra calories today so I didn't need to worry bout calories:) This New Year is going to be the best of my life, I just feel it:) I've learned so…
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My Before & After Pictures
Hi everyone! So, I'm home for the holidays & figured it would be a good time to see how i've progressed in my weight loss journey! I've posted some pictures of me at 265 lbs on my profile. I'm still about 25 lbs off of my goal, but I think seeing these photos gave me a whole new motivation to just finish this off in 2009!…
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Who knew I was a little kid at heart
You know that you are making A LOT of progress when you are able to ride in the Firetruck ride in the mall. Looking at how small those things are and with the doubt in my head...I thought what the heck. My friend kept telling me I should try it as he thought I would fit and since we were goofing off that day…
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I'm a HOT MOM!!!
So this morning I got dressed like I normally do. I like to look good next to my hubby who went from a 38 being almost too tight to 34's falling off of him in the same time I have went from an 18 to a 14. anyways he gave me the keys at target to go get the kids in the car while he waited in line for a pretzel for our 2…
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My first 10lbs!!
WHOOHOO! :bigsmile: it took longer than I'd hoped, but slow and steady wins the race, right? :laugh: I'm glad I weighed myself today. :ohwell: I was on the fence, especially after I've been too busy to log my food lately. I was expecting to have put on weight after christmas but I guess not. :laugh: Hope you all had a…
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This Is A BIG Deal!
now that ive lost over 60pounds from 260pounds to 198pounds today i walked into this clothing boutique i frequent (2times a week - i shop alot) and the two grils say OMG YOUR SKINNY! and im laughed and im like yeah right they both said ive lost more weight and im like where? all my clothes fit the same and im still wearing…
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Can not believe it!
Ok I did the dreaded shopping the whole this will fun I need clothes for college, anyway I can shop shoes the size never changes I can even handle shirts the boobs are bigger but the paints. Those dreaded jeans that I love so much I had know idea what size I was until today. I grab a lot of sizes alright I can do it don't…
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who needs money anyways????
So here is the story,,,, I am a single mom with 3 children, ages 13, 10 and an 8 year old who is special needs. And I am not embarassed to say that on average I make around 1200$ a month, I have always been low income and I make it work!!! My kids do well they have most of the stuff that the other kids have, nice clothes…
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I was feeling like a complete fatty until...
Okay so my husband & I where in the mall finishing up some last minute shopping a couple of days before Christmas & I felt like I needed a new shirt so When we went to leave goodys a shirt caught my eye. It was black with sequins on the bust area. I lookED & of course they only had an XL & since my bras have seem to gotten…
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I HAD to tell you all this!!!
My best friends mom had joined Jenny Craig and the Y to lose some wt and get off here insulin dependence. I remember how puttered shed get just last summer(of 07) and i saw here briefly this summer when she gave us a lift to the arts fest in town and she was sitting so I didnt notice how tottaly AWESOME she looks. She is…
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The best compliment!
Okay, my boss took my to lunch the other day and the waitress asked if I wanted desert. I told her I had my eye on the peanut butter pie, but didn't know if I should do it or not. She said "Oh, honey why not , it's not like you have anything to worry about!" I just felt like that was the best compliment.....she has no idea…
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yeah me
i am down 7 and excited about it.....at least i gave myself a little cushion for the holiday:drinker:
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My before and after 1 year photos
Finally uploaded some before and after photos. What a difference a year makes. Ok—this is me last December 2007 This is me December 2008- 56 lbs lighter.
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Then and Now Pics
This was me in Oct 2006 almost 300 pounds And this one is Nov 2008 193 pounds Hope this works..lol
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GoodBye 200s
Broke the 200s im 199 yipeeeeee boyfriend stays between 208-215 being 6"2 and muscular i used to be 260 being fat and 5"3 im now...199 Wohoooooo So i FINALLY dont out weigh him
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My eyesight is going...and apparently so is my waistline
So, I've been at it a month and have gotten rid of 35 pounds of me. When I started this I could barely get myself into my size 48 waist. After losing 20lbs I dug through the closet to find a pair of 46 waist jeans to give it a shot. Alas couldnt quite get them buttoned. Been trying on those same darn 46 waist jeans a…
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I'm half way to final goal!
Hello MFP's. I'm at my half way weight!:bigsmile: It's taken 6 months - and I've only lost 28 pounds (I wanted 30-40 pounds by now), but I'm pleased with my accomplishments and lots of people are telling me I'm looking great! My husband promises to take dance lessons with me once I hit goal weight (or the day he says I'm…
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Just the beginning...
I just wanted to share that today is the first day that people noticed I was losing weight! I really didn't expect it to happen that fast (usually people who see me everyday are the last to mention it!) but I was walking through our office today and one of my co-workers said "Girl, those pants are getting really baggy on…
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Last Christmas and Yesterday
Everytime you go to the holiday treat table to pick up a cookie, remind yourself where you want to be next Christmas. That is what I asked myself. This year has been a journey. One that I am so glad I took.
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I did it when everyone told me it was pointless!
I have shared the fact that I'm trying to lose weight with people. Most of the comments I have gotten is that it's pointless to try to during the holidays. Well, I did it! I made my Christmas goal of 139.3 pounds! So to all those that say it's pointless to try and are waiting til Jan...what is the point in waiting another…
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Think about it.....
I have been a bit down due to a plateau. I have tried a few things to shake it up, but am just stuck. I have not given up...I CHOOSE to continue with a healthy lifestyle and stand true to my original comments. "I am eating healthy and exercising, if I lose some weight while doing so, then wonderful!" Today I went to the…
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Just have to report...
That I have lost 41 lbs since beginning my journey on Sept 25, 08!!!:drinker: :drinker: Im getting closer and closer every week, I am sooo happy!!!:flowerforyou: ~Roni
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Sticking with the Christmas then and now theme
I look through my pics and could not belive it....I look like a different person. I have been taking a break for the past month, but seeing these is enough to get my butt back in motion!
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YEAH ME!!
I lost two more pounds! I wrote out my goals and I made it to my current goal so far! I am sooooo happy!:happy:
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WE DID IT !!!
Hey Everyone, I ran my first 5K in Seattle a week ago. My daughter and I finished in 42 minutes! It has been a dream of mine to run a 5K for the year that I have been working on my weight loss. We had very cold (28 degrees) and snowy conditions for the run but nothing was going to stop me from participating. 12,000 people…
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My Scale Obsession Success...
I didn't weigh myself for a whole week, stepped on the scale today, and.......I'm 3lbs lighter :bigsmile: WOO-HOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I consider it a success.
Been on the bandwagon with MFP for a month and havnt had a hint of a cheat day. However, This evening I attended a Christmas dinner party my boss held for all her district staff. Just a small group of five of us standing around a kitchen island full of yummy appeteizers and such. We all just talked about the year past and…
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hell of a goal met !!
i did 9 in a row of what they call dragon flag ab workout :blushing: . which can been seen or if you remember rocky 4 workout before the fight when hes on the bench picking his body up off the bench if i did this right heres a clip from utube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHw0jXiYQXI (this is not me !! ) (just showing you…