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.

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.

Merry Christmas!

So the one day of the year that we prepare for way to long, is almost past us again. It seems to be harder every year to get in the Christmas mood. Maybe it is just because I am getting older, but then again this is not one of my favorite days, don't get me wrong. I recognize that it is the Birthday of Jesus, and I honor that....but as far as one day of complete beat down is just beyond me.

I love seeing it through Logan's eyes, the wonderment of Santa, and waiting to see what he is brought, I am not ready for him to be past that point. We had fun baking cookies last night, and watching Santa on NORAD....Thanks Paz for keeping us posted on Facebook as well. He got his Santa gifts, a Wii, harmonica, Sponge Bob Bath stuff, and New Black Karate Uniform. He was pretty excited, he also go some cool gifts from friends, & family.

But now it is after 2:00 almost time for some food, Ray is napping, we have watched Tom & Jerry's Nutcracker Movie, and not back to the Wii...on the upside, I did get several loads of laundry done today, and some other light cleaning...

Vacation Week

So we are on vacation this week. All 3 of us, this is really great. Spending time with Logan & Ray has been fun, sleeping late....until 5:00am....is wonderful. Yeah I am not much of one to sleep in but this has been nice. Ray & Logan both sleep a little later, so I get some good down time in the morning.

We got a scanner, so I have been uploading OLD pictures to Facebook...the only bad thing is...seeing what I use to look like, just makes me want to get there again. I know some of those were 15 yrs ago, and getting down to that size again might not be possible, but I will work my tail off to do it.

I have scanned some of other family members...hee hee hee....just remember love you guys!

Christmas is near, and I am looking forward to it. Logan is going to have a good one. I will tell you all about it after Santa stops by!

Long Weekend!

So the calorie fest that is Thanksgiving is over....and yes I ate dinner 2 times!!!

We had a great day, my parents, and Ray's family was here. Were were going to do a low key meal, but it ended up as Turkey Day Dinner on Steroids! We had Turkey, Ham, Green Beans, Green Bean Casserole, Corn, Corn Casserole, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Pumpkin Pies, Pecan Pies, Peanut Butter Pies, Fudge, and Rolls!!! We all brought/made stuff and it was wonderful.

Everyone headed home by about 5:00, and it was a nice visit. My parents had just gotten back from a 3 week trip to PA, and it was great to see the pictures of family, and hear their stories. Logan informed everyone at the house, he wants to spend Christmas in PA next year, and the he 'was born in Pennsylvania' he is so funny!

So we rested last night, went to bed early, and now we are getting ready to head to Glen Rose to Dinosaur World, gonna spend the day with Ray, Logan, & Holly. It is going to be fun.

Then tomorrow Birthday Dinner with some friends, and Sunday will be catch up to prepare for Monday.

We are less than one month from Christmas and I am so excited for Logan this year.

A slap of life

This week started like any other, except took off early on Monday, needed some mental time ya know.

Well, Tuesday when I took Logan to daycare, I got a some really bad news about one of his little friends. For those of you who have not personally met Logan, you might not know just how he is. He makes friends more quickly most, and he loves his friends, he is very compassionate about his friendship. This little boy is too cute, and he is as drawn to Logan as Logan is to him.

There was a huge Get Well Soon Card and on the front is says - We Love You Sterling!

Sterling is a little 3 yr old boy, he is so full of life, and love. He gives really good hugs, and his smile is infectious.

I asked what happened. I was told Sterling was in ICU at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. Logan was devastated! As was I.

I went through the day with him totally on my mind, and praying so hard, I told people to get the prayer chain started, there is nothing like the power of prayer.

That afternoon when I picked Logan up I gave him the option of going to TKD or to the hospital to see Sterling. He decided to go to the hospital, so off we went. He understood that he might not be able to go into the room and visit. We had no idea what we were facing.

We got to the hospital and mom had left, but gramma was there, I had seen gramma at the daycare several time. The nurse in the waiting room called them and they come out of Sterling's room. When she came in she hugged me and I cried like I had not cried in a long time!

Logan was going to be able to visit Sterling in the room, although he had to visit with a Child life Specialist first, this is like a counselor for the little ones to get an idea of what to expect. I asked gramma exactly what happened, since I had gotten bits and pieces of information.

The kids were playing in the back yard, kids ranging in age from 21 down...Sterling mistaken a can of kerosene from a Tiki Lite as a coke and took a drink. The can was sitting in a bar/storage place, as we all have! He took a drink, choked on it, then inhaled it. He was rushed to Children's, where still today, he is medically sedated, on several machines. He is on the ECMO, if cleans the blood, filters the blood and does all the working of the heart and lungs. He is on a breathing machine, IV's, feeding tubes, and if covered by an inflatable chambered 'blanket' to keep oxygen from being absorbed into his skin so they can monitor how his body is precessing everything.

Logan went in the room, climbed up on a step stool beside the bed and talked to Sterling, he was with him for about 3-4 minutes, then he was ready to go. Ray left out with him, and they went to the waiting room, I visited a little longer then we said our good byes.

I have been praying hard for Sterling, the family, and the medical staff tending to all those angels!

Logan and I will be going back to the hospital on Saturday, he wants to take a book to read to Sterling while we are there. I will be posting updates as I get them. The doctors fell pretty confident about recovery, but at this point do not know the extend of the damage.

LAZY!!!!!

That is what this weekend is going to be....

I have been fighting something all week. Either a head cold, sinus crap, or just exhaustion! We had to miss class on Wednesday night, we worked late, and when it came down to it....I was glad, I felt like crap, and the extra day of rest and going to bed early was so needed!

I can not believe it is November already...Not even in the festive holiday mood yet. The weather is right but just coming up too fast.

Veteran's Day is coming up on Thursday! Make sure you thank a veteran, or a currently serving member of the military. I have been blessed to meet a WONDERFUL new friend on the TRE. Ms. Jackson is the best!!! She is a Vet and such a kind, giving, loving person. She is one of those people who make you want to be a better person. Thank Jackie for what you have done in the past and what you do everyday at the VA!!

Thanksgiving - we will probably just stay home. Just the 3 of us. As for dinner...I don't know. Maybe the new Furrs in Arlington.

I am not even ready to think about Christmas yet....That is a whole 'nother show!