Week 15

The last 3 weeks have been hard for me. I came off of the "high" of losing all this weight and bad habits tried to come creeping back up. There were days it was simply impossible for me to keep on track. Ugh, being an emotional person can really complicate things ;)

The proverbial straw... I went to see the Doctor for Strep throat and on their scale I weighed in at 214! AT home I was 199. That sent me into a tail spin of sorts.

I don't know why food makes me happy, but it does. And the worst part... I don't feel any regret eating. Most people complain about guilt and I just get this feeling of extasy. "You deserve this!" I dunno...

That being said, I stepped on the scale for the first time in 3 weeks and I am at 200. So really, in 3 weeks I gained 1 pound. Which all things considered is NOT bad. Actually it was all very good ;) (If you haven't yet, go to "Bad to the bone" in San Juan Capistrano and get the pork Nachos!)

But I do want to get back on track. I want it all off. So today is day 1.

Week 12

OK! So yesterday was officialy week 12, so 3 "months" of Nutrisystem now. Here come the pic's and the stats!

Total weight loss: 28 pounds
Total inches lost: 15.5 inches
Start Weight: 227
Current Weight: 199
Goal Weight: 175

Week 11

2 more pounds!
That means I'm 200 pounds today. I am 1 pound away from "ONE"-derland. Next week, I will never-ever be in the two's again :) I might actually look hot for my July 5th Birthday :)

Also, I have now lost more than I have to go, GOOSEBUMPS, I'm so happy!

A little funny... Our dog Kehna is 9 pounds.
As of today, I have lost 3 Kehna's :)

Week 10 + 2 days ;)

OK, I was so upset about the +2, that I went back to 100% NS, 100% water intake and I did a toxin flush.

Today the scale said 202!

That's a good kick in the booty to keep myself on track :)

Week 10

+2, darn it....

But I've been getting a little lazy. Cheating here and there. We went out to dinner for the first time in 10 weeks and had a couple drinks. Then Sunday we took a day-vacation (hey man, vacations are expensive!) and I convinced myself that food was free that day too. Oh and btw, if you were wondering, French Fries are NOT as good as I remembered.

But this minor hiccup will not deter me from reaching my goal!

227/205/175

Week 9

I lost 2 more pounds this week!!
What a journey, what an ego-boost, what a great feeling :)

227 / 203 / 175

Week 8

0 loss today.
But after doing my "8 week pictures" I can see I've come such a long way, I'm really OK with it. After all, it's much easier putting it on than taking it off. And I'm am doing NO exercise at all, so what can I really expect, right?

K, the numbers:

Total weight loss: 22 pounds
Total inches lost: 11.5 inches
Start Weight: 227
Current Weight: 205
Goal Weight: 175

Now, the pictures!
My camera is dying on me, and Mason took them, so they are not very focussed, I'll have Kev re-take them tonight:




Alright...

They fit!

I bought a pair of capris in September 2005 to wear for my anniversary. Lane Bryant size 16. I had to suck in my gut and it really didn't look all that good....

Last year I bought 4 tank tops I thought I could wear for summer... Well, the tags are still on them.

Today... it all fits like it should
And Aunt Flo is even in town!

Anyone from NS, or anyone who knows anyone from NS.. if you're out there listening, thanks for giving me my life back, that feeling of hope and that tingle of excitement only girls get when they feel kindda pretty. Not drop dead gorgeous yet. But for the first time in probably 4 years, I seriously believe it's going to happen

(Yeah, I'm bawling..... )

Week 7

Oh my word, I LOVE this program!!!
3 more pounds!
This brings me to 205!

5 more pounds to hit that under 100 mark, YES :)

227 / 205 / 175

Week 6

I kind of had a feeling I was slowing down, and I am.
1 Pound.
*Sigh*, I guess I have to start exercising.. darn ;)

So close to those first 20 pounds, which really is a huge mile marker for me. But it's OK. I haven't been this low for over 2 years I would say. So I'll take it :)

227/208/175

Week 5

Another 3 pounds!

That puts me at 209 lbs.
A total weight loss of 18 Pounds.
And SO happy :)

Week 4

Nutrisystem's schedule is on 4 weeks. So, today is my official 4 week mark.

Another 3 pounds!

So in 4 weeks I lost a grand total of 15 pounds!

That sounds great, it really does.

Somehow in my mind this means I should be able to wear a bikini .. sigh... Ah the cruelty of it all!

4 Week pictures

It's a little depressing to not be able to see much of a result so far. Sometimes I want to scream:
"SOME ONE, ANY ONE... SAY SOMETHING!"
But, Patience Mama. You didn't get this big in 4 weeks.....

So here are my 4 week pictures. Nutrisystem goes in 4 week sets, so that's how I'll go :) I'll wait for my official Wednesday Morning weigh in to disclose the numbers!

PS, If you click on the pictures they blow up, so be careful, it's kind of scary ;). But... seeing it all blown up, I can see a few changes here and there. Good, now I can go to bed and not be bummed :)

PS2, I had to come back and add. It bugs me that I don't smile in pictures anymore. I know it's because I don't like to have pictures taken. But it's another one of those things I hope will change :)

Week 3

4 Pounds!
OK, truthfully, I had the flu for 3 days ;), BUT I also had a VERY bad day on Saturday. Fell off the wagon. Yup, sure did. Dang good box of Girl Scout Cookies too!

My favorite snack right now is sauteed mushrooms, onions and zucchini seasoned with Curry. If you would have told me 3 weeks ago I would actually like this, I would have said "Yeah right". I think it has something to do with the fact that after eating my concoction I feel full, satisfied yet not stuffed.

I wish I could say I feel healthier. But I've been so sick, I can't tell. But I can tell my clothes feel different.

Funny story. Being high on my weight loss, I giddily tried on 2 summer dresses. Yeah, when you're as big as I am, 12 pounds does not make enough a difference to all of a sudden be "cute". It's all still that proverbial "Flag on a Mud-ship" :)

But that makes 12 pounds! I'll take it!
I was going to take pictures, but like I said 12 pounds, at my size... you can't tell ;)

Week 2

2 pounds :(

I know, I know.... patience.
2 lbs. is better than nothing.

Bleh. It's so easy to put on, no fair!
But I'll take it

219

Week 1

The Wednesday Morning weigh-in!
I know the first week it always a big loss... so part of me is a little bummed, but this week's loss....

6 Pounds!
I am now 221 pounds.

Week 0

This whole "Big Momma" - thing MUST come to an end. I really feel like this is my last chance. If I can't be disciplined enough to loose the weight, I will just have to accept I will be this way for life.

So I ordered Nutrisystem, and started my first week just days ago.

This Blog is so I can "check" myself. I'm going to put it all out there, the numbers, the losses and I'm sure the gains.

I had my son take these pictures, and I cried when I saw them. I don't feel like I look. Healthy me is still in there, I just can't get her out...

Goal #1 is to reach 175 pounds.
Today I am 227.