Hello, folks! I know it's been a long time since my last blog. I wanted to let you all know that I am down 45 pounds since June 18th! I have been working out at the Y like crazy, which I'm sure is helping. It's only possible now that I have a job with flexible hours because I never would've taken time away from my boys to do this (at least, not to this extent, ya know?). My friend Stacie and I have been encouraging each other! We've done Zumba, spin class (I am numb in places I didn't even know I had!), and all kinds of cardio. I'm learning many of the weight machines, too. They are all like the ones I used in college, but I still feel a little bit intimidated by them!
My size 16's are getting baggy everywhere but my hips. I haven't seem to lose much in that area, which is strange. They are super baggy in the thighs, which is where I've traditionally had the most difficulty losing weight. Not sure what's up with that!
The diet is still going well, although I must admit, when I have PMS, all bets are off. I try to stick to it the best I can, but hormones make me feel so hungry, and I end up eating more than I usually would by 200 calories or so. Fortunately, I still managed to lose some weight :) I have also taken in some extra calories while I've been exercising, I think b/c my body knows it needs more. But again, I'm still losing, so I'm not going to stress over it.
Time goes by so quickly, that I can't believe 45 pounds is gone already. It happened more quickly than I ever imagined! My nurse is very proud and happy for me. My skin is breaking out like CRAZY, which may or not be exacerbated by the B12 injections, so we are putting those on hold for the time being. I get weighed in next Monday, and who knows? Maybe I'll be down 50 lbs :)
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Woohoo!
Well, I know it's been a while since I blogged, but I have been very, very busy! Back to school time has been hectic, and we have been passing a bug around our house that has caused us all to have high fevers and sore throats. I had it twice, and now have a lovely sinus infection that is taking its sweet time.
On to the good news! I had to buy a couple new items of clothing because I was on the last hole in my belt, and my clothes were not just looking loose, they were starting to look a little bit ridiculous. I hated to spend money considering I'm not at my goal weight yet, but I got to the point where I had to. Well, for the first time in YEARS, I bought clothes from the petites and misses sections! I didn't have to go to the plus size section at all! I was thrilled! I got weighed 3 days ago, and I am down to 192 pounds, for a total loss of roughly 35 pounds. I am so proud of myself! I went out to eat twice in one day during my last loss period, but I still lost 6 pounds because I was very, very careful and ate under 1200 cals the other days to try and make up for it.
I also took a Zumba class with my girlfriend, Stacie, who also just started dieting and has lost 10 pounds (way to go, Stacie!). She was so-so on it, but I loved it! It was very confusing at times, but it was so upbeat that I had a very good time and a good workout to boot! I am looking at joining the Y so we can encourage each other to do more workouts together. She lives just a few streets over from me and has a comparable schedule, so we are going to try and help each other. My son is best friends with her son, so we see a lot of each other.
I am now fitting comfortably into a size 16 for pants, and a size large shirt. I feel great! I'm so thankful for my friend Ang encouraging me to try what I am doing! It has been expensive between the appointments and the clothes, but it has been worth every penny! Yay!!
On to the good news! I had to buy a couple new items of clothing because I was on the last hole in my belt, and my clothes were not just looking loose, they were starting to look a little bit ridiculous. I hated to spend money considering I'm not at my goal weight yet, but I got to the point where I had to. Well, for the first time in YEARS, I bought clothes from the petites and misses sections! I didn't have to go to the plus size section at all! I was thrilled! I got weighed 3 days ago, and I am down to 192 pounds, for a total loss of roughly 35 pounds. I am so proud of myself! I went out to eat twice in one day during my last loss period, but I still lost 6 pounds because I was very, very careful and ate under 1200 cals the other days to try and make up for it.
I also took a Zumba class with my girlfriend, Stacie, who also just started dieting and has lost 10 pounds (way to go, Stacie!). She was so-so on it, but I loved it! It was very confusing at times, but it was so upbeat that I had a very good time and a good workout to boot! I am looking at joining the Y so we can encourage each other to do more workouts together. She lives just a few streets over from me and has a comparable schedule, so we are going to try and help each other. My son is best friends with her son, so we see a lot of each other.
I am now fitting comfortably into a size 16 for pants, and a size large shirt. I feel great! I'm so thankful for my friend Ang encouraging me to try what I am doing! It has been expensive between the appointments and the clothes, but it has been worth every penny! Yay!!
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