Today is going to be great! The 3 of us test for our 4th Degree Brown Belt today. Then we are going to lunch for Logan's birthday, just to get everyone together, and have fun.
Thursday night Ray & I fought in a Black Belt test, it was fun. We had to do 25 fights! And we did it, we completed all the fights, the 2 boys up for their Black Belt both passed. But seeing the test, is really an eye opener for what we have to go through. After the initial part of the test, it is Katas, horse stances, blocks, kicks, punches, self defense, & one steps. Then on to the sparring, After the 25 fights for the Black Belt candidate, it is a 2-on-1, 3-on-1, a progressive 4-on-1 then a 5-on-1. These kids were so awesome!
Today when we go for our Brown Belt, we will stop at the 2-on-1. Logan has said a few times he is nervous, as am I. But once we get there, the comfort will set in and it will all be fine.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Weight Loss Update with Pictures
The below might be TMI
My weight loss is 70 pounds, as always, I fluctuate as any ones weight does, but you can see it in my sizes. When I started in February of 2009, I weighted about 320 pounds, wore a tight size 28 pants, (I was not going any higher), I was wearing up to a 32 in shirts, or 4X (they were tight) in t-shirts. The tops are a little more understandable, my bra 48DDD - hence the large shirt size.
So here we are on Jan 1, 2011 - as it stands now. Jeans/pants 18(lose)/20, depending on the cut. My shirt size 20/22, still broad shouldered and it does make it hard to find the shirts that are cut too slim, and tapered, still don't like them, but I am learning. I have purchased 2 new bras in the last 2 months, 42DD, 6 inches down, and more to go. I am thinking I might be able to go down to a 40. Now on the scale 250-255. I am pretty proud of myself, and I know I have more work ahead of me.
I have to tone, and trim. With weight loss of anykind, those problems arise, but this is going to be my year to get back in shape and finish what I started. Hoping by the summer there will be some very noticable changes.
Here are some pictures from the last couple years.
This was at Logan's 7th Birthday Party Feb 2010 Roller World
Holly's Birthday Party March 2009 before surgery
Christmas 2010, the shirt is not too flattering?? But I had Leggins at work which I never would have worn 2 years ago.
I am going to try to take more pictures this year, and maybe even start today with measurements. I am too the point that the inches are more important than the numbers on the scale.
The below might be TMI:
My weightloss is 70 pounds, as always, i fluctuate as anyones weight does, but you can see it in my sizes. When I started in February of 2009, I weighted about 320 pounds, wore a tight size 28 pants, (i was not going any higher), I was wearing up to a 32 in shirts, or 4X (they were tight) in t-shirts. The tops are a little more understandable, my bra 48DDD - hence the large shirt size.
So here we are on Jan 1, 2011 - as it stands now. Jeans/pants 18(lose)/20, depending on the cut. My shirt size 20/22, still broad shouldered and it does make it hard to find the shirts that are cut too slim, and tapered, still dont like them, but I am learning. I have purchased 2 new bras in the last 2 months, 42DD, 6 inches down, and more to go. I am thinking I might be able to go down to a 40. Now on the scale 250-255. I am pretty proud of myself, and i know i have more work ahead of me.
My weightloss is 70 pounds, as always, i fluctuate as anyones weight does, but you can see it in my sizes. When I started in February of 2009, I weighted about 320 pounds, wore a tight size 28 pants, (i was not going any higher), I was wearing up to a 32 in shirts, or 4X (they were tight) in t-shirts. The tops are a little more understandable, my bra 48DDD - hence the large shirt size.
So here we are on Jan 1, 2011 - as it stands now. Jeans/pants 18(lose)/20, depending on the cut. My shirt size 20/22, still broad shouldered and it does make it hard to find the shirts that are cut too slim, and tapered, still dont like them, but I am learning. I have purchased 2 new bras in the last 2 months, 42DD, 6 inches down, and more to go. I am thinking I might be able to go down to a 40. Now on the scale 250-255. I am pretty proud of myself, and i know i have more work ahead of me.
Welcome New Year!
So 2011, has started! We had a blast ringing it in. Thanks Tammy & Rich!!
I had to work yesterday which was cool, got lots done, although not enough of my work....but anyways. The day went pretty fast, and was pretty stressful. Had great pizza & salad for lunch from Campisi's, and little local family run Italian restaurant. Then I walked with a friend of mine to the local CVS and got Ice Cream, just what we needed to get through the day.
So we went over to some friends house for NYE, it was really fun. We ate, and snacked, sloppy joe, taquitoes, chips, dip, & drinks. We sat around and shot the breeze. Then broke out the wine, and Trivial Pursuit, a lesson learned on NYE that will carry over...DO NOT PLAY TRIVIAL PURSUIT WITH RICH!!! He whipped the snot out of me...and well that little wifey of his was on the same track - HA HA !!! We had so much fun, I will admit, I am a sore loser, but it is really fun playing a game like that with someone so fricking smart!!! But next time we are going to play the All American Addition, or hell if want a chance at winning I will have to take the Junior Addition. Or maybe.....The Lord of the Rings Addition, it has been a while since I have played it, or watched the movies....I guess I know what I will be doing before we go to their house next time. My mission for 2011 - Win - Win - Win !!!!!!
On the flip side, we did play Taboo, girls against boys....needless to say Ray & Rich were no match for Tammy & Drunk Missie. We whipped the snot out of them. GO GIRLS!!!!
After a bottle of Red Wine, it is okay, but will try other kinds. As it got closer to midnight, we got the kids together, and of curse Logan was asleep, but we woke him up. We rang in the New Year with the kids popping off poppers, wearing cool tiara hats, and being with friends.
Logan fell asleep in the game room, with his elephant pillow pet....so Rich comes in to the kitchen, and tells Ray .. "Your son is sleeping with my daughter", it was too cute, he was asleep and she was sitting on the floor beside him. The kids are really good Friends, we are so blessed to have these friends.
We got home, put Logan in the bed, and we went as well, I think the last time I looked at my clock was 2:30am, and sure enough 5:00am my eyes are open...it was a fight, but I managed to stay in bed until 6:30am. I hope tonight I will be able to sleep a little better and longer.
So today, we will be going to the mall, got to get some calendars, then home for some good food - brauts, tators, black eyed peas, sauerkraut, & hot water corn bread. I can taste it already.
Not truly making 'New Years Resolutions', wanted to get my motorcycle licenses in 2010, and that did not happen. Life really got in the way. But that could be a carry over, but this year I want to get back track with my weight loss, I want to see about finding a a lapband doctor close to me, get back on getting fills, I will be trying to work out by doing Pilate's 3 days a week, on top of TKD 2 times a week, my next biggest 'want' to accomplish is running, yeah running. I have never been a fan of running, but I need to do what i can to tone up.
I had to work yesterday which was cool, got lots done, although not enough of my work....but anyways. The day went pretty fast, and was pretty stressful. Had great pizza & salad for lunch from Campisi's, and little local family run Italian restaurant. Then I walked with a friend of mine to the local CVS and got Ice Cream, just what we needed to get through the day.
So we went over to some friends house for NYE, it was really fun. We ate, and snacked, sloppy joe, taquitoes, chips, dip, & drinks. We sat around and shot the breeze. Then broke out the wine, and Trivial Pursuit, a lesson learned on NYE that will carry over...DO NOT PLAY TRIVIAL PURSUIT WITH RICH!!! He whipped the snot out of me...and well that little wifey of his was on the same track - HA HA !!! We had so much fun, I will admit, I am a sore loser, but it is really fun playing a game like that with someone so fricking smart!!! But next time we are going to play the All American Addition, or hell if want a chance at winning I will have to take the Junior Addition. Or maybe.....The Lord of the Rings Addition, it has been a while since I have played it, or watched the movies....I guess I know what I will be doing before we go to their house next time. My mission for 2011 - Win - Win - Win !!!!!!
On the flip side, we did play Taboo, girls against boys....needless to say Ray & Rich were no match for Tammy & Drunk Missie. We whipped the snot out of them. GO GIRLS!!!!
After a bottle of Red Wine, it is okay, but will try other kinds. As it got closer to midnight, we got the kids together, and of curse Logan was asleep, but we woke him up. We rang in the New Year with the kids popping off poppers, wearing cool tiara hats, and being with friends.
Logan fell asleep in the game room, with his elephant pillow pet....so Rich comes in to the kitchen, and tells Ray .. "Your son is sleeping with my daughter", it was too cute, he was asleep and she was sitting on the floor beside him. The kids are really good Friends, we are so blessed to have these friends.
We got home, put Logan in the bed, and we went as well, I think the last time I looked at my clock was 2:30am, and sure enough 5:00am my eyes are open...it was a fight, but I managed to stay in bed until 6:30am. I hope tonight I will be able to sleep a little better and longer.
So today, we will be going to the mall, got to get some calendars, then home for some good food - brauts, tators, black eyed peas, sauerkraut, & hot water corn bread. I can taste it already.
Not truly making 'New Years Resolutions', wanted to get my motorcycle licenses in 2010, and that did not happen. Life really got in the way. But that could be a carry over, but this year I want to get back track with my weight loss, I want to see about finding a a lapband doctor close to me, get back on getting fills, I will be trying to work out by doing Pilate's 3 days a week, on top of TKD 2 times a week, my next biggest 'want' to accomplish is running, yeah running. I have never been a fan of running, but I need to do what i can to tone up.
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