Current Weight: 197.2 lbs.
Total Lost: 89.5 lbs.
Well the Halloween party was a blast.
For the 45 people who I invited and didn't show up...you missed out!
And thank you to the 5 people who did show...I hope you had a great time.
I danced, I drank goodies, I didn't eat much.
Didn't eat much today either.
Went for a walk around the neighborhood this morning.
Went for a hike on the beach this afternoon.
Great weather, great friends, great times.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
FINALLY!!...199!!!
Current Weight: 199.0 lbs.
Total Lost: 87.7 lbs.
I held my breath and stepped on the scale.
The third square in front of the microwave.
And yes!!!
It finally said 199!!!!
THE 1's!!!!
I haven't seen the 1's since....6th or 7th grade??
I swear.
I can't even remember.
I feel great!
My body finally let go of the 2's.
Now I just have to keep it that way.
Ok...another goal accomplished.
Lose 80 lbs for wedding....check.
Get down to 199....check.
Next goal...be able to say I have lost 100 lbs.
It's not that far off people.
I'm at 87.7 down.
And then new pictures again!
What a great day!
I am at 199.
I felt like I got a ton of sleep last night.
I'm wearing a size LARGE pants today.
It's the day before Fall Break!
Woo hoo!
Total Lost: 87.7 lbs.
I held my breath and stepped on the scale.
The third square in front of the microwave.
And yes!!!
It finally said 199!!!!
THE 1's!!!!
I haven't seen the 1's since....6th or 7th grade??
I swear.
I can't even remember.
I feel great!
My body finally let go of the 2's.
Now I just have to keep it that way.
Ok...another goal accomplished.
Lose 80 lbs for wedding....check.
Get down to 199....check.
Next goal...be able to say I have lost 100 lbs.
It's not that far off people.
I'm at 87.7 down.
And then new pictures again!
What a great day!
I am at 199.
I felt like I got a ton of sleep last night.
I'm wearing a size LARGE pants today.
It's the day before Fall Break!
Woo hoo!
Monday, October 23, 2006
A Belt!?
Look at me! I'm wearing a BELT!!! I haven't worn a belt since like 1985. Seriously. This whole outfit is new from my favorite store...Goodwill. Size 18 top and size 20 pants. And yes...I am wearing makeup in this photo. I thought I would give it a whirl.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
199 Lb Party
Current Weight: 202.4 lbs.
Total Lost: 84.3 lbs.
Tammy threw me a 199 lbs. party on Friday night!
Even though I'm not there yet...
But everyone says they have faith in me.
It was a good little party.
We had chili, broccoli cheese casserole, apple pie, veggies and dip etc.
My sister and her husband drove all the way down after work!
That was so sweet of them.
Auntie Adie...you would be proud of me!
I drank almost a whole bottle of wine myself!!
So, after a week and a half hiatus with cardio, Tammy and I went back on Wednesday.
It felt good to work out again.
I pulled my thigh muscle at Julie's wedding and didn't go to cardio for a week.
Then Angie, our massage therapist, worked it out and it was amazing!
Today I think I am going to work outside.
I haven't cut the grass in a month.
There are leaves everywhere.
This might be one of the last nice weekends to get this stuff done.
My incision finally healed up!
It's a little crusty around the edges.
BUT...I don't have to wear a panty liner on my tummy any more!!
New goal...get to 199 by the end of the week.
Or the end of the month.
But I'll probably make it somewhere in between that.
Total Lost: 84.3 lbs.
Tammy threw me a 199 lbs. party on Friday night!
Even though I'm not there yet...
But everyone says they have faith in me.
It was a good little party.
We had chili, broccoli cheese casserole, apple pie, veggies and dip etc.
My sister and her husband drove all the way down after work!
That was so sweet of them.
Auntie Adie...you would be proud of me!
I drank almost a whole bottle of wine myself!!
So, after a week and a half hiatus with cardio, Tammy and I went back on Wednesday.
It felt good to work out again.
I pulled my thigh muscle at Julie's wedding and didn't go to cardio for a week.
Then Angie, our massage therapist, worked it out and it was amazing!
Today I think I am going to work outside.
I haven't cut the grass in a month.
There are leaves everywhere.
This might be one of the last nice weekends to get this stuff done.
My incision finally healed up!
It's a little crusty around the edges.
BUT...I don't have to wear a panty liner on my tummy any more!!
New goal...get to 199 by the end of the week.
Or the end of the month.
But I'll probably make it somewhere in between that.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
The Wedding
Current Weight: 205.8 lbs.
Total Lost: 80.9 lbs.
Yes...I have lost 80 lbs!!!!!
I lost 2 whole pounds dancing my butt off at Julie's wedding.
The wedding was awesome.
My dress fit like a glove.
Julie looked beautiful.
Kevin looked handsome.
Mom looked stunning.
I am so happy that I started that cardio class before the wedding.
There is no way I could have squatted to fix the dress or dance like I did if I didn't prepare.
The DJ was awesome and I think he only played one song that I didn't know.
Hence...I danced all night like a mad fool and lost 2 pounds.
Today, my thighs are KILLING ME!
My feet ache even though I had gym shoes on during the entire reception.
Even my arms ache.
Well....I did it.
Julie has been bugging me for as long as I can remember about losing weight.
She always said to me, "You're gonna have to fit in a dress for my wedding."
Well...it was still a big dress, but I fit into it.
It needed to be taken in.
And even though I'm still a little puffy...I looked better than I would have at 286.7 lbs.
Julie...thank you for giving me a goal.
Thank you for helping me reach it with all of your support.
Even though I have a big head...you still were more beautiful than me.
You were georgous and radient...I was girlified and cute.
I have never seen you more happy.
Brian...you are one lucky guy...you are getting a great girl.
Congratulations Brian and Julie! Have fun in Hawaii!
Total Lost: 80.9 lbs.
Yes...I have lost 80 lbs!!!!!
I lost 2 whole pounds dancing my butt off at Julie's wedding.
The wedding was awesome.
My dress fit like a glove.
Julie looked beautiful.
Kevin looked handsome.
Mom looked stunning.
I am so happy that I started that cardio class before the wedding.
There is no way I could have squatted to fix the dress or dance like I did if I didn't prepare.
The DJ was awesome and I think he only played one song that I didn't know.
Hence...I danced all night like a mad fool and lost 2 pounds.
Today, my thighs are KILLING ME!
My feet ache even though I had gym shoes on during the entire reception.
Even my arms ache.
Well....I did it.
Julie has been bugging me for as long as I can remember about losing weight.
She always said to me, "You're gonna have to fit in a dress for my wedding."
Well...it was still a big dress, but I fit into it.
It needed to be taken in.
And even though I'm still a little puffy...I looked better than I would have at 286.7 lbs.
Julie...thank you for giving me a goal.
Thank you for helping me reach it with all of your support.
Even though I have a big head...you still were more beautiful than me.
You were georgous and radient...I was girlified and cute.
I have never seen you more happy.
Brian...you are one lucky guy...you are getting a great girl.
Congratulations Brian and Julie! Have fun in Hawaii!
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Bachelorette Parties Should Be Every Night
Current Weight: 209.0 lbs.
Total Lost: 77.7 lbs.
I need to go to a bachelorette party every night.
Just look at my weight!
Oh did we have a good time.
Good food, good drinks and good fun.
The wedding is next Saturday.
One problem...
I have lost 3.6 lbs. since my final fitting on my dress last Tuesday.
I hope I lost it in my butt or my big toe
That way when I put the dress on it won't fall off or something.
I doubt that.
Wouldn't it be awesome if my 80 lbs down picture was in my bridesmaid dress?
I can't even begin to tell you what that dress looked like the first time I tried it on.
It wouldn't zip and you could see my stomach everywhere.
Ick.
Now...all she had to take IN was the bust area on the dress and you can't see my stomach.
I can't wait to wear it.
Julie and all the girls that were out last night celebrating Julie's last night of freedom...
I had a great time with you all.
Thanks for coming and making Julie's night special!
We had a blast!!
Total Lost: 77.7 lbs.
I need to go to a bachelorette party every night.
Just look at my weight!
Oh did we have a good time.
Good food, good drinks and good fun.
The wedding is next Saturday.
One problem...
I have lost 3.6 lbs. since my final fitting on my dress last Tuesday.
I hope I lost it in my butt or my big toe
That way when I put the dress on it won't fall off or something.
I doubt that.
Wouldn't it be awesome if my 80 lbs down picture was in my bridesmaid dress?
I can't even begin to tell you what that dress looked like the first time I tried it on.
It wouldn't zip and you could see my stomach everywhere.
Ick.
Now...all she had to take IN was the bust area on the dress and you can't see my stomach.
I can't wait to wear it.
Julie and all the girls that were out last night celebrating Julie's last night of freedom...
I had a great time with you all.
Thanks for coming and making Julie's night special!
We had a blast!!
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Realizing I'm Cute
Current Weight: 212.2 lbs.
Total Lost: 74.5 lbs.
Someone asked me if my inside is matching my outside.
Well....
Tammy has always told me how beautiful I am.
I always replied with, "whatever!"
She said that after surgery...one day I would just totally see a change in myself.
That day occurred on Thursday.
I was drying my hair and I came from up-side-down and looked in the mirror.
I realized I was a total hottie!
My face has changed so much!
So for the past couple of days...I have been really vain.
I have been in such a great mood lately.
I'm just excited that I'm finally looking different and feeling great.
So, yes...my self confidence is getting higher and I'm very happy!
Total Lost: 74.5 lbs.
Someone asked me if my inside is matching my outside.
Well....
Tammy has always told me how beautiful I am.
I always replied with, "whatever!"
She said that after surgery...one day I would just totally see a change in myself.
That day occurred on Thursday.
I was drying my hair and I came from up-side-down and looked in the mirror.
I realized I was a total hottie!
My face has changed so much!
So for the past couple of days...I have been really vain.
I have been in such a great mood lately.
I'm just excited that I'm finally looking different and feeling great.
So, yes...my self confidence is getting higher and I'm very happy!
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Cardio Kicking My Butt
Current Weight: 211.8 lbs.
Total Lost: 74.9 lbs.
Cardio class kicked my butt last night!
I am aching this morning in places I never knew I had!
Those old ladies in that class can really move!
I keep up pretty well with them
But some of the moves on the floor I couldn't do.
Some of them required stomach muscles that I don't think were ready yet.
Or they are just still pretty weak.
So I took it at my own pace.
I did learn how to do a proper sit up.
I need to do more of those.
This cardio lady makes Joel, my chiropractor workout guy, look like a nice guy.
I do feel great after the class is over though.
I love the cool down part...it's my favorite because I know it's almost over!
If it would stop raining outside I would start walking again.
I would like to jet over to the pool after cardio too, but Tammy says cardio is enough.
Too bad...I'm going swimming too.
When did I get on this exercising kick?
Total Lost: 74.9 lbs.
Cardio class kicked my butt last night!
I am aching this morning in places I never knew I had!
Those old ladies in that class can really move!
I keep up pretty well with them
But some of the moves on the floor I couldn't do.
Some of them required stomach muscles that I don't think were ready yet.
Or they are just still pretty weak.
So I took it at my own pace.
I did learn how to do a proper sit up.
I need to do more of those.
This cardio lady makes Joel, my chiropractor workout guy, look like a nice guy.
I do feel great after the class is over though.
I love the cool down part...it's my favorite because I know it's almost over!
If it would stop raining outside I would start walking again.
I would like to jet over to the pool after cardio too, but Tammy says cardio is enough.
Too bad...I'm going swimming too.
When did I get on this exercising kick?
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
The Dress Fits
Current Weight: 212.2 lbs.
Total Lost: 74.5 lbs.
Sooo...I went to try on the bridesmaid dress again.
It fits.
And I can breathe!
I go for the final fitting on Tuesday.
It needs to be taken in around the chest area.
I'm going to look so good!
Total Lost: 74.5 lbs.
Sooo...I went to try on the bridesmaid dress again.
It fits.
And I can breathe!
I go for the final fitting on Tuesday.
It needs to be taken in around the chest area.
I'm going to look so good!
Awww Cuties!
Ok Ok...so some of you have been bugging me for a picture. Here's one of me and my cousin's son, Aidan. It was his first birthday this weekend. In this picture I am down 74 lbs. As soon as I hit 80 down I will take the side by side pictures again.
I can't believe how thin I look in my face. I don't think I have ever looked like this...ever. When I saw the picture I seriously didn't recognize myself.
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Doctor And The Road To 199
Current Weight: 212.8 lbs.
Total Lost: 73.9 lbs.
I went to see Dr. Vitello yesterday.
It took me 2 hours to get there.
I hate traffic.
He said I look good.
I don't have to see him for 6 months.
March 9th...that's almost my year mark.
I wonder what I'll weigh then?
He cleaned up my incision again.
Gave me some sulfuric acid stuff to put on once a week.
It burns a little, but he said it will help it heal.
Yeah right...we'll see about that.
Tammy and I start that cardio class on Monday.
I'm not sure if we will survive or die.
I'll keep you all posted.
I'm dropping pretty steadily right now.
I think the consistant exercise is helping a lot.
The high school pool opens again for open swim at night.
Three times a week.
Tammy found out that we get in free because she is faculty.
How sweet is that?
Hopefully with swimming, cardio and walking the dog...
I'll be on a big downslide here in a couple of weeks.
Only 12.9 lbs. to go until my 199 party.
You are all invited.
I don't know what I'm going to do when I see a "1" on the scale as the first number.
I may pass out.
I did step on the scale yesterday with my friend Reina and I am FINALLY less than her.
She is now mad at me.
Hee hee hee.
Now she has to chase me!
Total Lost: 73.9 lbs.
I went to see Dr. Vitello yesterday.
It took me 2 hours to get there.
I hate traffic.
He said I look good.
I don't have to see him for 6 months.
March 9th...that's almost my year mark.
I wonder what I'll weigh then?
He cleaned up my incision again.
Gave me some sulfuric acid stuff to put on once a week.
It burns a little, but he said it will help it heal.
Yeah right...we'll see about that.
Tammy and I start that cardio class on Monday.
I'm not sure if we will survive or die.
I'll keep you all posted.
I'm dropping pretty steadily right now.
I think the consistant exercise is helping a lot.
The high school pool opens again for open swim at night.
Three times a week.
Tammy found out that we get in free because she is faculty.
How sweet is that?
Hopefully with swimming, cardio and walking the dog...
I'll be on a big downslide here in a couple of weeks.
Only 12.9 lbs. to go until my 199 party.
You are all invited.
I don't know what I'm going to do when I see a "1" on the scale as the first number.
I may pass out.
I did step on the scale yesterday with my friend Reina and I am FINALLY less than her.
She is now mad at me.
Hee hee hee.
Now she has to chase me!
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Walking and Walking and Walking
Current Weight: 214.2 lbs.
Total Lost: 72.5 lbs.
Leslee's old basketball coach didn't recognize me today.
That was pretty fun!
The pants I just bought are getting bigger on me.
I've been walking a mile every single day with the dog.
He loves it.
I would like to get my butt out of bed earlier and do it in the morning too.
I need to try on my bridesmaid dress again.
Maybe this time I will be able to breathe in it!
Mike...be patient..new pictures coming soon...I'm almost at 80 down.
Total Lost: 72.5 lbs.
Leslee's old basketball coach didn't recognize me today.
That was pretty fun!
The pants I just bought are getting bigger on me.
I've been walking a mile every single day with the dog.
He loves it.
I would like to get my butt out of bed earlier and do it in the morning too.
I need to try on my bridesmaid dress again.
Maybe this time I will be able to breathe in it!
Mike...be patient..new pictures coming soon...I'm almost at 80 down.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Purging, Drinking and School...Nice Combination!
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.
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.
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!
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