I got on the scale....

So I finally did it. I got down to 168! That is 50 lbs., I truly never thought I could do this, but now that I have come this far I am motivated and know that I can do anything. My size 12 pants are all very lose and I am close to getting to 10, I will be so happy and satisfied with size 8, that would get me back to the size I was in high school! I haven't been this size since my first year of marriage! I am using a lot of exclamations! But I am very happy!
I did it, I changed my life, I finally figured it out and even though I have farther to go, I know that I will get there. About 40 more pounds and I reach my goal and get to continue living a happier, healthier life. I am so excited that I am finally one of those kind of people who are in to fitness and exercise. I am going to keep it up forever, it is amazing to feel this way. I have so much energy, I get so much more done during the day and I have a great (though useless at the moment) sex drive (sorry again family). I don't miss regular soda and I haven't had a real pizza (just lean cuisine, kind) since I started this, I used to go to godfather's buffet and eat my whole days worth of calories or more. I didn't need stupid Dr. Phil's plan, or Jenny Craig or any of those, I didn't even need a gym! I just changed the way I eat and live and I am never going back. I hope this inspires others, cause if I can do it, seriously, ANYONE can do it.
My biggest downer on this whole thing is that now cause of my weight loss I have the dreaded useless hanging skin that I can't do anything about, when all is said and done I will go get a consultation for plastic surgery. I will desperately need a tummy tuck, and I don't think it is vain at all, it is necessary and what it would take to make this whole process worth while. I know with clothes on I will look great but I will still have to look in the mirror and feel disappointed. After all this hard work I want to just feel amazing not gross, and the vain side of me would like a boob lift too! OK people, keep up the comments and the support, I couldn't have done it without you!

Old Pictures Suck!

I hate seeing myself in old pictures and I can't wait to look back and see more change. I am not doing as well as I would like to, still cheating a bit, not a lot but I had a sonic burger today, but I had a luna bar for dinner to make up for it. I missed a work out or two, it is hard to keep track. When I started I did a journal of my exercise and food intake, maybe I need to do that again, probably. I am sure there is someplace online to do it. I did try on ore clothes, while cleaning out my closet and drawers, and nothing fits, I have a huge pile of clothes if anyone knows any short fat people who could use them. I know I should take them to goodwill, then I have nothing if I gain so I can't gain! I will NEVER ever go back to that. I am finally happy, healthy and unfortunately horny (sorry family), it would be much better if my hubby lived with me. I guess being fit and exercising make you frisky. I miss you Kevin!!! I work off that energy with more exercise. I am so sick of the weather going back and forth, I loved jogging the last two weekends but it is going to be cold tomorrow. I was jogging in a tank top last week and this week it is supposed to SNOW! I want to go back to Cali! Ok I will keep you all updated, I might get on the scale at the end of the month, as long as I do well the rest of the month. Ok, I promise to get on the scale, that way I have to work hard so I can see some great results, I am so hoping to be in the low 170's, maybe, I hope so. 

Great week!

I am so motivated again, so pumped up! Thank you so much to all of you who comment, call, email, etc. You have all given me such a boost. I had an awesome week. I didn't miss a work out and did above and beyond some days. I had a great jog yesterday, 3.8 miles and I did some actual running, needless to say I have very sore legs today. I am ready for another great week! I am not ready to get on the scale yet, maybe at the end of February. My size 12 jeans are already in need of a belt. 

It feels amazing to have people who haven't seen you in a while say how great you look, it really is keeping me going. What doesn't help is seeing the swim suits that are already out in stores, not ready for that yet, but hopefully when it is time to get out in the pool I will be ready and looking super hot! 

I am glad that I am getting others motivated. Seriously if I can do it, anyone can, believe me. And so far I haven't had to deprive myself, although I should keep away from a few things, especially chocolate. I did find 100 calorie pack Twinkies! And Peppermint patties are low-cal too! Ok well I have a busy week ahead, lots of working out to do, need to get some good sleep. I love you all and thank you all so much for your support and motivation.