Here's a shot of my finished Thanksgiving Day plate.
I ate a little bit of everything.
I just took a spoonfull of everything and ate a tiny bit.
Everything was delicious.
I ate slow and watched the sugars.
I was happy that I didn't get sick and was still able to eat.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Bruise From Nowhere
Current Weight: Don't know...Thanksgiving...Break From Weighing.
Total Lost: About 97 lbs. still
Last Monday I noticed this bruise on the back of my leg.
It hurt pretty good.
See that white spot in the middle?
That's where it hurts to the gentle touch.
I don't know how I got this.
I went to the doctor on Tuesday because I got worried.
I thought it could be a blood clot.
They checked my blood and said eveything looked ok.
She said to watch it and see if it changes and grows.
See the red line around it?
I drew that on Tuesday.
It has grown a little and gotten darker.
Ever since Tuesday I have noticed my right knee hurting.
It has gotten progressively worse.
Today it is a little swollen and crunches when I bend it.
Not good.
And I swear I haven't done anything to hurt my leg or knee!
I wonder if the two things are related.
I think I just might have to go back to the doctor tomorrow.
What do you think?
Total Lost: About 97 lbs. still
Last Monday I noticed this bruise on the back of my leg.
It hurt pretty good.
See that white spot in the middle?
That's where it hurts to the gentle touch.
I don't know how I got this.
I went to the doctor on Tuesday because I got worried.
I thought it could be a blood clot.
They checked my blood and said eveything looked ok.
She said to watch it and see if it changes and grows.
See the red line around it?
I drew that on Tuesday.
It has grown a little and gotten darker.
Ever since Tuesday I have noticed my right knee hurting.
It has gotten progressively worse.
Today it is a little swollen and crunches when I bend it.
Not good.
And I swear I haven't done anything to hurt my leg or knee!
I wonder if the two things are related.
I think I just might have to go back to the doctor tomorrow.
What do you think?
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Running A Lap
Current Weight: 189.6 lbs.
Total Lost: 97.1 lbs.
So, today in photo class we went outside.
We were practicing taking action pictures.
I was looking at the track and thought to myself,
"I wonder if I could run a whole lap without stopping?"
So, one of my junior students Christina and I took off running.
I made it 3/4 of the way around and then pooped out.
Eighth hour I decided to try it again.
This time I ran the opposite way thinking it would be shorter.
It wasn't shorter.
AND...I made it this time!!!
I was so excited!
One day I hope I can run a little longer...maybe a marathon or something.
Hey..everyone needs goals.
Total Lost: 97.1 lbs.
So, today in photo class we went outside.
We were practicing taking action pictures.
I was looking at the track and thought to myself,
"I wonder if I could run a whole lap without stopping?"
So, one of my junior students Christina and I took off running.
I made it 3/4 of the way around and then pooped out.
Eighth hour I decided to try it again.
This time I ran the opposite way thinking it would be shorter.
It wasn't shorter.
AND...I made it this time!!!
I was so excited!
One day I hope I can run a little longer...maybe a marathon or something.
Hey..everyone needs goals.
Size 18 Jeans!
Current Weight: 189.6 lbs.
Total Lost: 97.1 lbs.
So I haven't done my laundry yet from my trip to Nashville.
I couldn't find any pants to wear this morning.
I looked at the size 18 jeans I bought a Goodwill a while ago.
I read that Rosie O'Donnell weighed 212 and wore a size 18.
I thought...hell, I'm less than that!
So, I put them on and look how they fit!
I was shocked and excited!
Tammy made me wear a shirt that I could tuck in.
I was a little self conscious about it at first.
I didn't want my roll to show.
I looked in the mirror and it looked ok!
Tammy just wanted to see my cute butt!
I totally need to go shopping again and get smaller clothes.
On another note...eating is the devil.
I hate food.
Maybe I'm just doing a bad job of eating.
I think I eat too fast because I get excited.
Then two seconds later the food looks gross and I get sick.
I am also doing bad on my sugar intake.
I need to watch this.
Every time I eat now I have to say to myself, "You hate eating."
Just to remind myself that I'm going to get sick if I don't eat right.
Total Lost: 97.1 lbs.
So I haven't done my laundry yet from my trip to Nashville.
I couldn't find any pants to wear this morning.
I looked at the size 18 jeans I bought a Goodwill a while ago.
I read that Rosie O'Donnell weighed 212 and wore a size 18.
I thought...hell, I'm less than that!
So, I put them on and look how they fit!
I was shocked and excited!
Tammy made me wear a shirt that I could tuck in.
I was a little self conscious about it at first.
I didn't want my roll to show.
I looked in the mirror and it looked ok!
Tammy just wanted to see my cute butt!
I totally need to go shopping again and get smaller clothes.
On another note...eating is the devil.
I hate food.
Maybe I'm just doing a bad job of eating.
I think I eat too fast because I get excited.
Then two seconds later the food looks gross and I get sick.
I am also doing bad on my sugar intake.
I need to watch this.
Every time I eat now I have to say to myself, "You hate eating."
Just to remind myself that I'm going to get sick if I don't eat right.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Nashville Here I Come
Current Weight: 191.2 lbs.
Total Lost: 95.5 lbs.
Well Cardio class is over.
It was a good run and I really enjoyed it.
I would like to keep going, but I think I'm going to continue at home.
I found a fitness channel on On Demand that has cardio workouts.
I also found 4 Tae-bo tapes in my basement.
Tomorrow I head to Nashville for the national journalism convention.
It should be fun...I'm not really into going this year for some reason.
Hopefully we'll do some walking down there on Thursday.
And maybe even a little bit of line dancing.
Total Lost: 95.5 lbs.
Well Cardio class is over.
It was a good run and I really enjoyed it.
I would like to keep going, but I think I'm going to continue at home.
I found a fitness channel on On Demand that has cardio workouts.
I also found 4 Tae-bo tapes in my basement.
Tomorrow I head to Nashville for the national journalism convention.
It should be fun...I'm not really into going this year for some reason.
Hopefully we'll do some walking down there on Thursday.
And maybe even a little bit of line dancing.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Halloween Blast
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.
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.
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!
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