Current Weight: 216.2 lbs.
Total Lost: 70.5 lbs.
Yesterday I finally went through my clothes.
I just didn't want all the big stuff in my closet anymore.
It would be too tempting to wear them just because.
Then I would look dorky.
Now I have about 20 pairs of pants to get rid of
And a ton of shirts.
Out with the old and in with the new.
God bless the GoodWill store right now.
Last night Tammy and I went out to the bar.
I haven't been out there since March.
Before I just couldn't drink and wasn't up to it.
Yesterday was great!
I did drink and got drunk way faster than normal.
I just watched myself and was careful of my pacing.
I also noticed that my "buzz" wore off quicker than normal.
We ended up at about 4 different bars when we should have stayed at the first one.
Strolled into Steak n Shake at 3:30 a.m. and shared a turkey club with Tammy.
Slid into bed at 5 a.m. and yes...I am up at 8:30 a.m. for church.
The first week of school has been good.
Other teachers that I don't even talk to have noticed my weight loss.
Everyone says I look fantastic.
I have also started walking around the outside of my school during my lunch.
It takes me about 15 minutes to get around the whole thing.
Hey...at least I'm doing a consistant exercise.
But the compliments are very helpful and boost my self esteem.
I even fit into the lecture hall desk on the first teacher day.
I was totally excited.
I have been really good with eating too.
I make sure to always pack my lunch and grab something for breakfast.
All in all...I'm doing well.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Friday, August 18, 2006
Cardio Class, Beauty and My Hip Bone
Current Weight: 217.6 lbs.
Total Lost: 69.1 lbs.
Well...I wanted to lose 70 lbs. before school started.
I think I just might make it.
I've been doing a lot of yard work.
We have a ton of weeds and stupid grape vines.
Tammy and I signed up for a cardio class today.
It's two times a week starting Sept. 11.
We will drop the kids off at cheer and then head to Merrillville H.S.
We will probably die of heart attacks.
I'll keep you posted on this adventure.
I was at school the other day during registration.
One of my student's mother kept telling me how beautiful I was.
It was kind of weird because I don't hear that too often from strangers.
Tammy keeps telling me that I'm getting more beautiful every day.
Isn't she sweet?
She's worried that I'm going to get hot and leave her for someone cuter than her.
She's nuts.
Oh...I found my hip bone the other day!
Who knew I had one??
I've never seen it!
Total Lost: 69.1 lbs.
Well...I wanted to lose 70 lbs. before school started.
I think I just might make it.
I've been doing a lot of yard work.
We have a ton of weeds and stupid grape vines.
Tammy and I signed up for a cardio class today.
It's two times a week starting Sept. 11.
We will drop the kids off at cheer and then head to Merrillville H.S.
We will probably die of heart attacks.
I'll keep you posted on this adventure.
I was at school the other day during registration.
One of my student's mother kept telling me how beautiful I was.
It was kind of weird because I don't hear that too often from strangers.
Tammy keeps telling me that I'm getting more beautiful every day.
Isn't she sweet?
She's worried that I'm going to get hot and leave her for someone cuter than her.
She's nuts.
Oh...I found my hip bone the other day!
Who knew I had one??
I've never seen it!
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
New Pants and Water Slides
Current Weight: 221.4 lbs.
Total Lost: 65.3 lbs.
I went to TJ Max today just to browse for clothes.
I found a couple of pairs of black pants and decided to try them on.
They were a size 24.
The were TOO BIG!!!!
I was so excited!!
I found a size 22 pair that fit great and I bought them!!
And the best part....they were only $13.
Happy day all around!
Yesterday we went up to Six Flags Great America.
I had a blast!
I went on the Demon, the Whizzer, Scrambler, Log Ride.
The bar on the Scrambler even fit down this time!
Totally exciting.
BJ and I went down three waterslides and had so much fun.
I climbed up all the stairs to get to the slides and I wasn't out of breath!!
School starts again on the 22nd.
I want to get down 70 lbs before then.
75 lbs. down would be quite awesome.
We'll see.
Incision...stilllllllllll leaking!
Total Lost: 65.3 lbs.
I went to TJ Max today just to browse for clothes.
I found a couple of pairs of black pants and decided to try them on.
They were a size 24.
The were TOO BIG!!!!
I was so excited!!
I found a size 22 pair that fit great and I bought them!!
And the best part....they were only $13.
Happy day all around!
Yesterday we went up to Six Flags Great America.
I had a blast!
I went on the Demon, the Whizzer, Scrambler, Log Ride.
The bar on the Scrambler even fit down this time!
Totally exciting.
BJ and I went down three waterslides and had so much fun.
I climbed up all the stairs to get to the slides and I wasn't out of breath!!
School starts again on the 22nd.
I want to get down 70 lbs before then.
75 lbs. down would be quite awesome.
We'll see.
Incision...stilllllllllll leaking!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
60 Pounds Down!
Here's my front view after the 60 lb drop. I think I'm going to wear a different outfit during the next set of pictures. Those shorts fall off with just a little wiggle. I can't wear them out in public anymore! Check out my arms and ankles. You can even tell I have boobs!
60 Pounds Down!
Here's my side view after losing 60 lbs. Sorry it took so long to get these pictures up. I'm starting to look sexy!
Heat, Doctor and Food
Curret Weight: 223.0 lbs.
Total Lost: 63.7 lbs.
I can't believe the summer is almost over!
Where did it go?
Yesterday I decided that there wasn't much time left.
SO...I got outside and trimmed my bushes.
Ok...so...it was 97 degrees out, which felt like 110.
Pretty stupid thing to do in that heat.
I like the heat.
I moved slow and drank lots of water.
I even cut my front lawn.
It was worth it!
I lost 2 lbs!
Went to my regular doctor on Tuesday for a physical.
Everything looks good.
Having some blood work done just to make sure.
He's pretty impressed with my progress and says I look good.
I still have no appetite.
I very rarely get hungry...ever.
I never crave anything anymore.
It's really weird because right now I'm hooked on the Food Network.
I find cool stuff to try and make, but then my craving just passes.
I'm queen of the grill here and every time I grill something it looks great!
I sit down to eat it with the family and I get sick to my stomach without taking a bite!
I hope this passes.
Total Lost: 63.7 lbs.
I can't believe the summer is almost over!
Where did it go?
Yesterday I decided that there wasn't much time left.
SO...I got outside and trimmed my bushes.
Ok...so...it was 97 degrees out, which felt like 110.
Pretty stupid thing to do in that heat.
I like the heat.
I moved slow and drank lots of water.
I even cut my front lawn.
It was worth it!
I lost 2 lbs!
Went to my regular doctor on Tuesday for a physical.
Everything looks good.
Having some blood work done just to make sure.
He's pretty impressed with my progress and says I look good.
I still have no appetite.
I very rarely get hungry...ever.
I never crave anything anymore.
It's really weird because right now I'm hooked on the Food Network.
I find cool stuff to try and make, but then my craving just passes.
I'm queen of the grill here and every time I grill something it looks great!
I sit down to eat it with the family and I get sick to my stomach without taking a bite!
I hope this passes.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Roller Coaster Blues
Current Weight: Don't know...didn't weigh this morning.
Total Lost: Hopefully still around 60 lbs.
We went to Kentucky Kingdom this weekend.
Fun place...4 hours away...nice little weekend.
Here's a back story.
Went to Kentucky Kingdom two years ago.
I hate roller coasters.
The only one I wanted to go on was wooden and didn't go up-side-down.
I got in and didn't fit.
I sqeezed, but no.
I got booted off because I was too fat.
I cried.
BJ cried.
It was sad and embarrassing.
So, I went to conquer that damn roller coaster again.
I mean...hey....I've lost 60 lbs. for pete's sake!
I should be able to fit!
Nope.
I did fit in the seat this time.
Slid in real nice.
The damn seat belt was so freaking short!
I couldn't get it fastened.
This time I wasn't the only one booted off.
There were two other big girls that couldn't ride too.
At least I didn't cry this time.
I was happy that I fit in the seat.
That ride must be small or something.
Whatever...I still look hot.
My incision hole is the size of a pinhole now.
Still leaking though!
I have been wearing a panty liner on my belly for 4 months now.
4 months!!!
Just imagine how sexy that is.
Total Lost: Hopefully still around 60 lbs.
We went to Kentucky Kingdom this weekend.
Fun place...4 hours away...nice little weekend.
Here's a back story.
Went to Kentucky Kingdom two years ago.
I hate roller coasters.
The only one I wanted to go on was wooden and didn't go up-side-down.
I got in and didn't fit.
I sqeezed, but no.
I got booted off because I was too fat.
I cried.
BJ cried.
It was sad and embarrassing.
So, I went to conquer that damn roller coaster again.
I mean...hey....I've lost 60 lbs. for pete's sake!
I should be able to fit!
Nope.
I did fit in the seat this time.
Slid in real nice.
The damn seat belt was so freaking short!
I couldn't get it fastened.
This time I wasn't the only one booted off.
There were two other big girls that couldn't ride too.
At least I didn't cry this time.
I was happy that I fit in the seat.
That ride must be small or something.
Whatever...I still look hot.
My incision hole is the size of a pinhole now.
Still leaking though!
I have been wearing a panty liner on my belly for 4 months now.
4 months!!!
Just imagine how sexy that is.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Almost down 60 lbs!
Current Weight: 227.6 lbs.
Total Lost: 59.1 lbs.
I'm almost at 60 lbs down!
Time for new pictures.
I just can't seem to find that green shirt though.
Let me tell you...those shorts...they are ready to fall off!
Stay tuned for new pictures within the next couple of days!
Total Lost: 59.1 lbs.
I'm almost at 60 lbs down!
Time for new pictures.
I just can't seem to find that green shirt though.
Let me tell you...those shorts...they are ready to fall off!
Stay tuned for new pictures within the next couple of days!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
New Measurements
Ok, ok...so I decided to measure myself today.
I was feeling gutsy.
The first number is the number I posted on March 19, 2006.
That was the day before my surgery.
The second number is what it said today.
Almost four months later.
Check this out...
Weight - 285 lbs./230.8 lbs.
Total Lost - 0 lbs./55.9 lbs.
Bust - 52 in/47 in
Waist - 53 in/46 in
Hips - non-existant/56 in (ok...sit ups here we come)
Right Arm Around - 16 in/14 in
Head - 22 in/Still 22 in
Shirt Size - 26 or 28 or 3X/22 or 24 or 1X
Pant Size - 28/22 or 24
Wow is all I have to say!
I'm pretty proud of myself.
So, if you read my other blog you know that I spent the weekend with P!nk.
Yes...jumping, screaming, sweating in the sun and crammed up against a stage.
All that screaming and jumping...I found a pain in my left side.
I hope it's not a hernia coming on.
I can kind of feel something in there.
I need to take it easy.
Hernia = free tummy tuck BUT...
I'm not ready for that just yet. Hee hee.
I went swimming again last night and lost 2 more pounds!
Woo hoo me!
Stomach still has a tiny hole that is still leaking steadily.
What a pain.
Alert...if anyone has any extra money that they don't know what to do with...
Toss it this way so I can buy some clothes that fit!
You should see the shorts I usually wear in my 20 lbs photos...
The are HUGE on me!
A couple more pounds to go and you'll see them again.
I can't wait!
I was feeling gutsy.
The first number is the number I posted on March 19, 2006.
That was the day before my surgery.
The second number is what it said today.
Almost four months later.
Check this out...
Weight - 285 lbs./230.8 lbs.
Total Lost - 0 lbs./55.9 lbs.
Bust - 52 in/47 in
Waist - 53 in/46 in
Hips - non-existant/56 in (ok...sit ups here we come)
Right Arm Around - 16 in/14 in
Head - 22 in/Still 22 in
Shirt Size - 26 or 28 or 3X/22 or 24 or 1X
Pant Size - 28/22 or 24
Wow is all I have to say!
I'm pretty proud of myself.
So, if you read my other blog you know that I spent the weekend with P!nk.
Yes...jumping, screaming, sweating in the sun and crammed up against a stage.
All that screaming and jumping...I found a pain in my left side.
I hope it's not a hernia coming on.
I can kind of feel something in there.
I need to take it easy.
Hernia = free tummy tuck BUT...
I'm not ready for that just yet. Hee hee.
I went swimming again last night and lost 2 more pounds!
Woo hoo me!
Stomach still has a tiny hole that is still leaking steadily.
What a pain.
Alert...if anyone has any extra money that they don't know what to do with...
Toss it this way so I can buy some clothes that fit!
You should see the shorts I usually wear in my 20 lbs photos...
The are HUGE on me!
A couple more pounds to go and you'll see them again.
I can't wait!
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Bikini Here I Come
Current Weight: 233.2 lbs
Total Lost: 53.5 lbs.
I've finally lost some weight!
Yesterday evening we went to family swim at the high school.
I did some laps and played around with the kids.
I guess it paid off!
I actually bought a bathing suit last year that was a size 22.
I couldn't squeeze into it last year.
This year...fits like a charm.
Kind of exciting.
Pretty soon I'll be in a bikini...HA HA HA!!
Total Lost: 53.5 lbs.
I've finally lost some weight!
Yesterday evening we went to family swim at the high school.
I did some laps and played around with the kids.
I guess it paid off!
I actually bought a bathing suit last year that was a size 22.
I couldn't squeeze into it last year.
This year...fits like a charm.
Kind of exciting.
Pretty soon I'll be in a bikini...HA HA HA!!
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Happy 4th of July!
Current Weight: 236.0 lbs.
Total Lost: 50.7 lbs.
Happy 4th of July everyone!
Not much new here.
I haven't lost much in the past couple of weeks.
It's kind of sad.
I haven't really been exercising like I should.
I am hoping that my hole will completely close up this week.
It's much better and I really want to swim.
I am going to walk in the 4th of July parade this morning.
That will be some exercise.
The route is like 4 miles around a lake.
I have been busy working for our local newspaper.
I have been taking photos and writing stories.
That's all for now!
Total Lost: 50.7 lbs.
Happy 4th of July everyone!
Not much new here.
I haven't lost much in the past couple of weeks.
It's kind of sad.
I haven't really been exercising like I should.
I am hoping that my hole will completely close up this week.
It's much better and I really want to swim.
I am going to walk in the 4th of July parade this morning.
That will be some exercise.
The route is like 4 miles around a lake.
I have been busy working for our local newspaper.
I have been taking photos and writing stories.
That's all for now!
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Bored!
I was bored...
I changed to green...
No apparant reason.
Just bored.
No weight loss or gain info in this one.
Just a jumbled up mess of hellos!
I did have a little Mt. Dew tonight.
I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest!
Here's a shout out to my sistA...Julie.
I WILL LOOK HOT FOR YOUR WEDDING!!
I SWEAR!!!
And to the other "wedding ladies" who I just recently found out read this blog...
Hi ladies!!!
And to my cousin Coreen...my addicted reader.
Thanks for all the support!!
Ok...good night!
I changed to green...
No apparant reason.
Just bored.
No weight loss or gain info in this one.
Just a jumbled up mess of hellos!
I did have a little Mt. Dew tonight.
I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest!
Here's a shout out to my sistA...Julie.
I WILL LOOK HOT FOR YOUR WEDDING!!
I SWEAR!!!
And to the other "wedding ladies" who I just recently found out read this blog...
Hi ladies!!!
And to my cousin Coreen...my addicted reader.
Thanks for all the support!!
Ok...good night!
Three Months Down...50 lbs. Gone!
Current Weight: 236.8 lbs.
Total Lost: 49.9 lbs.
It's been three months since my surgery.
My scar is STILL not healed.
But I have lost 50 lbs.
I'm feeling great and looking great.
I don't have any pants that fit me.
My XL shirts that I just bought are getting bigger.
Eating is still a hit or miss thing.
But I am doing great!
Total Lost: 49.9 lbs.
It's been three months since my surgery.
My scar is STILL not healed.
But I have lost 50 lbs.
I'm feeling great and looking great.
I don't have any pants that fit me.
My XL shirts that I just bought are getting bigger.
Eating is still a hit or miss thing.
But I am doing great!
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
XL Shirt
Current Weight: 239.8 lbs.
Total Lost: Same As Yesterday
FYI...
I fit into an XL shirt today.
XL!!!!
I haven't fit into an XL since like 4th grade!
That's exaggerating a bit, but you get the point.
Total Lost: Same As Yesterday
FYI...
I fit into an XL shirt today.
XL!!!!
I haven't fit into an XL since like 4th grade!
That's exaggerating a bit, but you get the point.
Monday, June 12, 2006
I've Almost Lost A BJ
Current Weight: 239.8 lbs.
Total Lost: 46.9 lbs.
I can't believe I've almost lost 50 lbs already.
That is just crazy to me.
I've almost lost an entire BJ.
My stomach hole is now the size of a quarter.
I hope it heals soon.
I want to go swimming!
Patience I guess.
Sorry this was a short one.
I just wanted to post a little something to hold Coreen over!
Hi Coreen, my loyal reader!
Total Lost: 46.9 lbs.
I can't believe I've almost lost 50 lbs already.
That is just crazy to me.
I've almost lost an entire BJ.
My stomach hole is now the size of a quarter.
I hope it heals soon.
I want to go swimming!
Patience I guess.
Sorry this was a short one.
I just wanted to post a little something to hold Coreen over!
Hi Coreen, my loyal reader!
Friday, June 09, 2006
Doctor Appointment Update
Current Weight: 241.6 lbs.
Total Lost: 45.1 lbs.
Drove up to the doctor today.
Took me about 2 hours to get there.
Stupid traffic.
I hate his scale.
It always says about 3 lbs. heavier than my scale.
Grrr.
He looked at my scar and said it looked normal.
He cut off the alien head looking thing.
Then put some stuff on it to burn the bad stuff away.
Did I mention that I found some thread yesterday?
Yes...a long piece of thread that came out one hole and attached to another.
I thought it was a piece of hair so I pulled it.
Then I realized it was a stitch!!
He cut that off too.
Bandaged me up and sent me on my way.
Said I was doing great.
I go back to see him on Sept. 8.
He said I could be down about 80-100 lbs. by then.
Imagine that.
Total Lost: 45.1 lbs.
Drove up to the doctor today.
Took me about 2 hours to get there.
Stupid traffic.
I hate his scale.
It always says about 3 lbs. heavier than my scale.
Grrr.
He looked at my scar and said it looked normal.
He cut off the alien head looking thing.
Then put some stuff on it to burn the bad stuff away.
Did I mention that I found some thread yesterday?
Yes...a long piece of thread that came out one hole and attached to another.
I thought it was a piece of hair so I pulled it.
Then I realized it was a stitch!!
He cut that off too.
Bandaged me up and sent me on my way.
Said I was doing great.
I go back to see him on Sept. 8.
He said I could be down about 80-100 lbs. by then.
Imagine that.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Tried On The Bridesmaid Dress
Current Weight: 242.2 lbs.
Total Lost: 44.5 lbs.
Hello everyone!
I haven't written in a long time.
Nothing is too new around here.
I'm still losing slowly, but surely.
I've been whipping out clothes from the underground.
AND they FIT!!!!
That's really exciting.
I'm heading to the doctor on Friday morning.
My scar is looking a little better.
Still gross, but better.
Eating is going well.
I lost some good poundage this weekend.
One day I was out cutting grass and working in the yard so that was good.
On Saturday we danced all night at a retirement party...again...good exercise.
The last day of school was today!
Thank the goddess!
I am cleaning out my little corner and I am out of there.
I am hoping to get on a regular walking or bike riding schedule.
OH! I went in and tried on my bridesmaid dress the other day.
She was able to clip the top of it but it didn't zip yet.
That's ok though...I wasn't disappointed.
I have a couple of months and a bunch of pounds to go.
Ok...until next time...
Total Lost: 44.5 lbs.
Hello everyone!
I haven't written in a long time.
Nothing is too new around here.
I'm still losing slowly, but surely.
I've been whipping out clothes from the underground.
AND they FIT!!!!
That's really exciting.
I'm heading to the doctor on Friday morning.
My scar is looking a little better.
Still gross, but better.
Eating is going well.
I lost some good poundage this weekend.
One day I was out cutting grass and working in the yard so that was good.
On Saturday we danced all night at a retirement party...again...good exercise.
The last day of school was today!
Thank the goddess!
I am cleaning out my little corner and I am out of there.
I am hoping to get on a regular walking or bike riding schedule.
OH! I went in and tried on my bridesmaid dress the other day.
She was able to clip the top of it but it didn't zip yet.
That's ok though...I wasn't disappointed.
I have a couple of months and a bunch of pounds to go.
Ok...until next time...
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Finally Past the 40 lb Mark!
Current Weight: 244.6
Total Lost: 42.1 lbs.
Yesterday we a rough day.
I got sick about three times.
That was every time I ate!
Blah...I have to get back to eating good things.
It's rough because everyone around can eat what they want.
I can now eat anything I want too...consistency wise.
The thing is...some foods just don't agree.
Or sometimes I just get too excited about eating
And then I eat too fast.
Not smart.
The two things I haven't had are bread and pop.
I have had a couple of sips of pop...but not a whole can or anything like that.
Pita bread and tortillas are ok with me.
Buns, rolls and regular bread gets stuck.
I think we are getting the bikes out of the shed today.
Total Lost: 42.1 lbs.
Yesterday we a rough day.
I got sick about three times.
That was every time I ate!
Blah...I have to get back to eating good things.
It's rough because everyone around can eat what they want.
I can now eat anything I want too...consistency wise.
The thing is...some foods just don't agree.
Or sometimes I just get too excited about eating
And then I eat too fast.
Not smart.
The two things I haven't had are bread and pop.
I have had a couple of sips of pop...but not a whole can or anything like that.
Pita bread and tortillas are ok with me.
Buns, rolls and regular bread gets stuck.
I think we are getting the bikes out of the shed today.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Before and After Front View
Current Weight: 246.8 lbs.
Total Lost: 39.9 lbs.
I look like a butterball on the left!!! I have now found dimples on my face that I never knew I had. All of my pants/shorts and bras are sagging! It was really cool to Photoshop these two pictures together. It really shows a difference! Looking at them gives me encouragment to keep going.
Bad note...my nurse friend says my scar is infected. I better get that checked out.
Good note...I can eat a lot of different stuff now. Bread is still a no no because it gets stuck. Sugar is also evil.
Total Lost: 39.9 lbs.
I look like a butterball on the left!!! I have now found dimples on my face that I never knew I had. All of my pants/shorts and bras are sagging! It was really cool to Photoshop these two pictures together. It really shows a difference! Looking at them gives me encouragment to keep going.
Bad note...my nurse friend says my scar is infected. I better get that checked out.
Good note...I can eat a lot of different stuff now. Bread is still a no no because it gets stuck. Sugar is also evil.
Before and After Side View
Here it is everyone! Ok ok...so I'm only 39.9 pounds lighter...but close enough to 40!! Here is a before and after picture. The one of me on the left is from March, before my surgery. I took the picture on the right tonight!
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