Yesterday I went to the Mid-State Fair with my "little" (I volunteer for Big Brithers/Sisters). With my healthy body I was able to go on any ride and keep up with him. And with healthy eating habits I didn't have "fair food" on my mind all day. Indulged a bit, but that's ok. I'm living the life I've always dreamed.

I had a huge non-scale victory this week. More than just one, it was a whole day! My husband's boss invited all the employees and their families out to the lake. Normally I would find a million reasons not to go but I didn't. I put on my new swimsuit which I do not feel like an Umpa Lumpa in for the first time in 11 yrs. Victory #1. I actually socialized, not just sitting quietly in the background. Victory #2. I was able to cross my legs!!! Victory #3. There were jet skis. My gut told me to avoid the beach at all costs. My husband and kids were down there so I went. They were having so much fun. I wanted to try but I kept thinking 'I'll be too heavy.' 'The life jacket won't fit'. My husband and his boss wouldn't let up, they wanted me to try. I finally gave in. When no one was looking I tried on the life jacket, it was a large. It fit! There was some boob squishage but it fit. Victory #4. I got on the jet ski and lived to talk about it haha Victory #5. It was a great day!

I've started wearing a ring that I bought in Ireland in 2013. It was an awkward size and only fit on my left hand either on my ring finger (occupied by wedding ring) or my thumb. But now it fits on my right hand ring finger perfectly, even a tad loose.

I jogged today. Not far, maybe 400 yards. I don't think it will be a regular part of my life with an ACL repair from the mid 1980's and a fused spine but I, 53 year old, 225 lb me jogged. Amazing what getting rid of 120 lbs does for you. 40 more to goal. Seems unreachable some days then I think how far I've come.

We just got back from a 2 week vacation...we walked a ton. It was hot and humid and I made it. I was even the last one standing many of the days. 2 towers and 1 lighthouse climbed on top of it all. Although I ended up breaking my Fitbit...new one should be delivered today!

My new treadmill arrived today. I power walked for 26 minutes and jogged for 4 minutes. I know it's not much, but it was a victory for me. Oh, I crossed my legs last week, too!

Kind odd but my stretchy sweatpants have gotten longer bc I'm losing my butt

I was able to bend over and clipped my own toe nails with regular clippers, been having the doc do it for years. I was so surprised! It was so small, but felt great.

I have a very active 12 yr old son. He plays hockey, football, and soccer. I am not friends with the other Football or Hockey parents, they can be a very judgmental group. I had my surgery at the end of soccer season and I haven't really seen the football or Hockey parents since. Today was my son's first football game of the season. There were so many double takes I thought I was going to have to call the medic over to offer support for whiplash haha!

Three years out..and an NSV. I moved, loaded, and unloaded boulders for our subdivision landscaping project. The men in my neighborhood could hardly keep up. Love it! I remember the days when mowing my lawn would wipe me out. Weight Lifting for two years has paid off.

A lady at the grocery store told me I looked fit and asked if she could work out with me. I've never been an inspiration for anyone to work out. I wasn't sure how to answer at first then I said sure. We've met twice to walk at a local park and she's going to the gym with me next week.

@MrsCarrieRobinson, FIST BUMP!! What an upper that must have been!

The weather has finally turned cooler here in Seattle, and I got out a pair of my knit pants to wear, pulled them on, and they Promptly. Slid. Down. Even all the loose skin on my waist and hips is no longer enough to keep them up! So I panicked, because I was running late as usual, and desperately grabbed a smaller pair of blue jeans that I've never worn, and they were loose when I pulled them on! Best feeling! I am planning to go through my wardrobe this weekend and try everything on; I'm now through ALL my old clothes, and into some clothes I had bought that ended up "too small" (I shop online, hate shopping in person, takes too much time) but I had not bothered to return. I may have to break down and buy some more clothes! Or, more likely, get out my sewing machine and take everything in. I've lost 145 lbs, but want to lose another 75 lbs before having skin reduction surgery, and I hate buying in-between clothes. Left my house with a huge smile!!

Just this morning I was interviewed for a RUNNING podcast. Wow, I couldn't have even imagined such a thing even a year ago. The podcast is at DizRuns.com . He's a relatively well known coach in the running community. I had emailed him a few months ago to thank him for his great work and told him his podcasts help keep me motivated to keep up with my health and weight loss. He was inspired by my story so we scheduled and interview. It should go live in about a week or so. I'm grateful and amazed at the things I've been able to accomplish the past few years. VSG has been a great tool. And I love all the support I get and see from this group.