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Oh my gosh!!!  It's been forever....weight loss has definitely come to an almost complete stop, but  I'm not unhappy.  I feel good and look good.  Currently, I'm at 160.  Can't seem to budge from this, but haven't gained either. 

Hope you all are well.  I've been very busy with the two houses, I always seem to be spinning wheels and never getting anywhere.  Hopefully, by the holidays we'll be further along.  My 27 year old son has recently decided to admit to his difficulties with drugs and alcohol and just celebrated his 30th day "clean".  I'm so proud of him.

Someday I'll get some new pictures posted.  We went parasailing on vacation this year in paradise (OBX).  It was awesome - for once I wasn't embarassed when they asked me my weight.

God bless you all - stay safe and well.

Can't believe the whole first of the year has flown by.  Needless to say I didn't make my goal of 160 by the end of February.  I might make it by the middle of May.  Currently, I'm at 166.  The weight loss has really tapered off and I have found that I can eat many more things than I ever expected I would be able.  Size 10 now, and to be honest, if I never lost another pound - and of course never gained another, I'd be happy right here where I'm at.  I am hoping to get to a goal weight of 140, perhaps by my one year anniversary in August.

Hope all are well.  I've been so busy at work and with my Mom in an assisted living facility - taking care of two houses plus the animals is keeping me pretty busy.  I've also become addicted to knitting socks and just can't seem to stop.

Can't believe it's been so long since I posted anything.  I've been in my new job for over a month now and LOVE IT!!!!  Weight loss has slowed.  I'm down to 173 now - doubt it I'll make my goal of 160 by the end of February, but I am in a size 12 now.  That's good news.

Hope all are well.

Well, I made it through the holidays and even managed to lose several pounds.  Down to 179.  Did not however, make my goal of 175 for Christmas, but came pretty darn close.  Only 2 more working days until I start my new job.  Can't wait.


Purchased some size 16 pants and wore a pair today.  Because they have a little "stretch" in them, they look and feel too big.  Think I'll need to go back for a "14".  Maybe I'll try washing them first to see if they shrink a little, if not I'll give them to my daughter.  Gotta go - new goal for the new year - down to 160 by the end of January....and to start working out.  God bless .....

I had a marvelous Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Hope everyone else out there did too....I've been doing really well, surprisingly with the holidays.  I baked and baked and baked cookies, had a few, but didn't get sick and was able to resist the temptation to eat them.  I've found that I can practically eat any kind of sweet thing and NOT get sick.  But I keep telling myself, I've come this far and I don't want to slide back.  This weight loss has made such a difference in my life.  People at church and work make comments about how good I look, and after 22 years at the same job (the last 3-4 miserably I must add) I had the confidence to interview for another position.  I start my new job on 1/7/08 as the Exec Assistant to a vascular surgeon.  I'm very excited.  New Year, new start.  My husband and I celebrated our 31st anniversary on December 4th.  God is good.

   

 

As I predicted, I was yelled at.  I'm only getting in 10-20 grams of protein daily, have no desire to eat and about 16 oz of coffee.  Needless to say, this is not adequate.  Effective immediately, all coffee, including decaf has been banned, as has exercise, and I'm on liquids for 2 days.  The goal is 2 liters at least per day.  If unsuccessful, I'll need to go to the ER for IV fluids.  I did work with the nutritionist to develop an eating plan.  It is so hard.....cause I'm just not hungry.  Now I'm eating to survive not because I want to.  I have lost 49% of my excess .... which they indicate puts me at the 6 month mark.  It's also an indication that I am starving to death.  Imagine, going from food being your main focus to having absolutely no desire at all for it!!!  Labs done on 10/25 have not been received yet, but I'm sure they won't be very good.  This does explain why I've been so tired, nauseated, muscle cramps and these damn headaches.  I've fallen back into my old ways.  I need to snap out of it.
 

 

Only one pound this past week.....I see the surgeon on Thursday.  I'm sure she's going to yell at me.  I'm not getting enough protein and I'm not exercising.  

Nothing!!!  Things were going so well and now nothing.  Not a single pound.  I know I need to exercise.  I'm so lazy!!!!  Pray for me.  

Only lost 2 pounds last week.  How disappointing.  I must admit though, considering I'm not exercising at all, the loss has been good to date (62 lbs).  Now that it's cooler, I'll be able to walk more and get back to the gym.  Water is my passion, so I'll definitely be using the pool  Today is my firstborn's birthday!!!  No gym tonight, but tomorrow looks good since hubby has a session meeting at church.  Keep praying for me gang!!!

Fall is finally here.... I'm so excited that the weather is chilly.  This means I can walk and use the bowflex without sweating to death.  I believe I'll finally see 200 or less next week.  I don't think I've seen this for 20 years.  Things are going well.  I've started to get compliments from my coworkers.  My orthopedic surgeon (he's a cutie) said I looked "fantastic".  What a great feeling.  Now, when I have my second back surgery in January/February I won't be so embarassed.  Still having a hard time with getting in the protein.  Some days I find myself not eating at all.  I know, I know, this is a no-no.  I see Dr. Li on 10/31.  Hopefully, she won't yell at me.