Been a long time...

So I keep forgetting to update this with my progress.  I was stuck for some time and finally broke through that stubborn weight.  I am now at over 70 pounds lost so can't explain how great I'm feeling.  I found a pic of what I looked like before I started all this and couldn't believe I was that big.  Even my husband couldn't believe I was.  So at this point I only have 20 more pounds to reach my goal.  Seriously I have never seen 150 pds since I was a teenager.  I am no longer embarrassed to tell people how much I weigh... and to wear regular clothes... OMG!  I don't even buy XL shirts anymore. The only downside to all of this has been my excess skin.  The four areas that bug me the most are in this order: stomach, arms, boobs, butt.  Once I get to my goal and stay there for at least a year, I plan to start looking into a tummy tuck.  I have never had a flat stomach and I would deal with all the others for just that fixed.  On top of all that, about 3 weeks ago I started working out again.  Let me tell you, Wii's Active game is great!  With the weather being in the 100's, working out inside is a must.   

Getting back on track...

So I can report that after 2 weeks of snacking on candy/cookies each day (only one time each day) I have finally broken that habit. YEAH!  3 days in a row now and the scale has been rewarding me for it.  Each day I've gone down... so now I'm only 1 pds off my lowest weight right before Easter.  I have a goal of 8 more pds by June 10th when I leave for vacation.  If I don't make it... oh well but I have something to strive for.

Double Whammy

OK... so I'll admit it... totally fell off the wagon.  Been finding myself snacking everyday in the afternoon.  All because on Easter I gave in and ate sweets.  I was doing so good and than that damn ice cream cake for my daughters birthday and my favorite home made cookies.  Good thing is I'm still at 50 lbs lost and wearing XL clothes so there is an upside to it all.  I need to get back on track though.  Each day I say this will be the day and than I get stressed and eat something bad.  I am totally a emotional eater... and I was doing so good.  Guess I just have to find another outlet for the stress... hmmmmm.  Any ideas?!

The big 2-0-0

I never thought I'd see that number again in my lifetime.  After I passed it years ago, there was no going back.  Well luckily... I can say I finally saw it again.  I couldn't believe my eyes this morning.  Felt so good to see that number again.  Shopping for clothes has been difficult but good.  I can finally fit into regular size shirts... but pants... I'm on the verge of that so finding shorts for the summer has been difficult to say the least.  Does feel good to shop in regular stores again though.  I also can't believe the energy I have!  My two biggest things right now though are that I am no longer that person on a plane (you know the one everyone thinks to themselves that they hope they don't get stuck next too) and I can't wait to go to the amusement parks again and not worry if I'll fit in the rides seats.  The confidence is growing... and next 25 pds lost, I'll be at what I was when I lost weight years and years ago.  I can't believe I'm already half way to my ultimate goal.... so exciting.

30 Pounds Down!

Finally hit the 30 lbs lost mark total!  I don't remember the last time I saw that number on the scale. I even checked twice! It's been so long.  The best part is I actually enjoyed a meal out last night... scrambled eggs and hash browns. Hmmmm.  Only a few more days 'til I can eat some meats and other foods that can sustain me more. 

Hmmm.... tuna fish!

So I got to add tuna fish today to my eating.  Didn't go down as easily as I expected.  It was a weird feeling but felt good once down.  Looking forward to next week when I can introduce all foods back... just gotta be smart about it.  It has been so incredibly hard to not try to eat the loads of candy and cake in this house from Emily and Morgan (between Em's bday and than her bday party.)  I've successfully have done it though so that I am proud of.  I haven't lost anything and gained 2 pds back since starting to eat more... I only eat 3 meals a day that are small but I guess my body has become used to that.  I'm hoping it starts to pick up again... I'm only 15 pds away from my first goal.  I am happy though at right now I am at the weight I was in 2004.  Shirts and pants are falling off of me and I actually tried on some adidas wind pants I haven't worn in years and surprisingly they fit! 

another one bites the dust...

OK... so I've dropped another pound this morning... each day seems to be a nice surprise.  Makes all the pain from surgery seem worth it.  Since the surgery I've dropped 8 pounds (whoa!) and I am only 14 pds away from my first goal.  The non eating thing isn't too fun but I know Tuesday I get to look forward to some scrambled eggs and some mashed potatoes!  So looking forward to that.  I'll finally feel satisfied when I eat something... cause yogurt just is not cutting it anymore.  One thing I found though... taking care of 2 little crazy kids when your not eating enough equals no energy whatsoever!  The 6 hour nights some days just isn't enough to get through a day with them.