"S" WORD tuesday?? May 31, 2011




YIPPEE!!!!! I MADE MY FIRST GOAL!!!

 

Weight Lost this week (11 weeks 2 days into journey)  "5" pounds

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: "50" pounds

Weight to lose til goal:  73 1/2 pounds

Here's What... I couldn't wait to post this... I wasn't going to see my weight loss doctors this morning, but, thought, what the heck!!!!  I'm so happy I did.  I have officially reached my first goal of "50" pounds!!!  Is that crazy?? In less then three months, I've dropped fifty poundarino's... AGHH  So Happy!!!

Unfortunately, it might be short lived, now that i'm back on Prednisone for a while.  But, I am more determined then ever to get this weight off!!  So I might gain a few pounds here and there due to my lung disease.. I can handle that, right!!



my lungs... c.o.p.d is alive and well :-(

Here they are.. My Lungs... Those shadows might look like pneumonia, but, it is in fact C.O.P.D.  (I'm confused. Is that pneumonia?)

 I have never smoked but apparantly I have the lungs of someone who has smoked their entire lives.. Isn't that crazy??   How many nail techs do I know in this world that don't have problems with the chemicals and dust, but, I must have had a genetic pre-disposed problem with my lungs (adopted.  never knew this information)...

It's okay.  I can think of many worse things a person can suffer from.  Right??!!! And I don't suffer... Yet.... (smile)... Some days are just worse then others... This weekend was one of the "worse" days... 99% of the time I have AMAZING days!! (plus I was able to slow down, hide in my house with my girls and RECONNECT... BOND.. after a long 9 months in school... So it worked out!!)

All in all, I'm on the right track!!!   Who knows... In another 3 months, maybe I will be down another 30-50 pounds?? Wouldn't that be exciting!!!

Thanks for the support y'all!!

MY JOURNEY CONTINUES!!!

"S" word Monday, May 23, 2011

That's right, everyone... I'm makin' myself UNSTOPPABLE!!!

 Weight Lost this week (10 weeks 2 days into journey)  "2 1/2" pounds TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: "45 pounds
Weight to lose til goal:  78 1/2 pounds

Here's What... I am feeling incredibly confident about this weight loss.  It has finally occurred to me that if I continue plugging along, I really am going to get this weight off of my body!! It is definitely a possibility that this time next year, I will be in normal sized, maybe even "aeropostale" cute clothes!!  The tortouise wins the race, right!!!  a pound here or there is great, every pound lost is another pound I'm not carrying around!!  I had a great week...

I just have to keep telling myself to keep plugging along and I will achieve my goal!!!!!!
Thanks for your constant support!! I love you all!!!

MY JOURNEY CONTINUES!!

"S" Word Monday, May 16, 2011



 Weight Lost this week (9 weeks 2 days into journey)  "4" pounds TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: "44 1/2" pounds
Weight to lose til goal:  81 1/2 pounds

Here's What...  I have to admit.  This week has been a whirlwind of weight loss emotions. 
44 1/2 pounds is a lot of weight to lose, right??!! Isn't it??   So why do my clothes still fit?? FORTY FOUR and 1/2 POUNDS and the only thing I cannot wear anymore is my wedding ring.  My pants aren't even baggy!! My shirts, although can button and zip up now, are still my size.........  Have I been wearing too tight, form fitting clothing the past 10 years, or what (laughing)!!?? 

9 weeks ago, I needed to lose 126 pounds.  That seemed like such an unsurmountable goal.   I now have 81 1/2 pounds to lose... Yes it is something to celebrate, but, boohoo, I thought I'd "look" like I've lost weight by now...

When I look at the picture below, it reminds me that 9 weeks ago I was the guy on the left....Couldn't get off the couch without help, walking up the stairs was a "chore", literally could not wear shoes that had shoe laces (unless you've been obese, you cannot relate to tying your shoes as a fat person......) and there was NO WAY I could have run outside with Izee while she was riding her bike.  For that I am proud and will give myself a gold star

 

Started at far left... Have moved to the middle!!
I'm 33% to my goal.... 1/3 completed



I need to remind myself that I am the middle guy in the picture now... Still chubby, but, on my way to the picture on the right....  I am NOT the guy on the left any more...

 Go Me, right!! GO ME!!

MY JOURNEY CONTINUES

Sisters... I truly do love my girls...

"S" Word Monday-May 9, 2011

Weight Lost this week (8 weeks 2 days into journey) 40 1/2 pounds
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: "6 1/2" pounds
Weight to lose til goal:  86 pounds

Here's What...  WOO HOO!!  I'm back in the saddle again!!! Can I hear a "YEE HAW"!! (laughing).  Last week was Rough with a capital "R" at my doctors office... But, he was all a twitter this morning, beeming like a proud parent. 

He says repeatedly to me, "I just don't know what to do with you, Jules..."  I think I MIGHT be a tad bit overbearing at our appointments (a TAD bit...).  Last week I made "him" get on the scale and told him that I was going to weigh him every week, just like me.. Always preaching to me about health, nutrition and all that crapola!!!  I mean, who does he think he is, anyway?? My doctor or something?? SHEESH!!! (p.s., he GAINED 1 1/2 pounds this week, so, I gave him the same speech he gave me last Monday)...



Week in review:  Wow, it was a great week.  Started off with my little hicup that shall be called the doctors appointment 8:00 a.m. last monday morning, but, was smooth sailing from there!!  Went on three different walks this week.  It was really fun to get out and enjoy the weather. and Little America for Mothers Day... A PURRRRFECT week!!

Weekly Cravings:  My cravings are becoming less and less.  Probably because I ate everything but the kitchen sink the week before... Let's try this subject again, next week.... :)

One more thing.. Apparantly, my Wii Fit scale is off from my doctors, according to my Wii Fit, I have lost 43 pounds, but, the dr's scale says only 40 1/2... I shall never look at my weight at home again)

(for those of you just joining this blog, "S" Word Monday is the day I go to my doctor's office and weigh myself on his "S"cale. 

MY JOURNEY CONTINUES!!!

"S" word Monday, May 2, 2011

...And this week shall be called, "the week of binge eating"!!!

Weight Lost this week (7 weeks 2 days into journey) GAINED 1 1/2 
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: "34" pounds
Weight to lose til goal: 92.5 pounds

Here's what...  This was the week of eating all day, every day, all night, and nothing but C-R-A-Pola!!  CURSE YOU EASTER CANDY AND CUPCAKES!!! :-(
Let's re-cap, shall we??....
Monday-Applebees (midnight snacking on M&M's and hershey bars)
Tuesday-Texas Roadhouse at 9:30 pm. FULL DINNER (I never eat after 7:00 these days) Candy all night long
Wednesday-after the young women left I ate leftover cupcakes and candy til midnight!! and millions of tootsie rolls.
Thursday-Macaroni and Cheese, bread with butter and dessert (and candy all night long)
Friday-THE DAY OF THE DOUGHNUT (what the?? I ate doughnuts all day, why?? and candy all night)
Saturday-Played pianer for a bunch of people, then on the way home, stopped at Wendys and at a double cheeseburger with fries, frosty...then ate candy all night long!!!
Sunday-Ribs with too much bbq sauce, salad with too much dressing and a bag of potato chips at midnight!!
To tell the truth, I was actually surprised I only gained 1 1/2 pounds!!!
THIS IS A NEW WEEK!!! Weight Loss Journey, I'm back with a vengence! LOOK OUT,  HERE I COME!!

MY JOURNEY CONTINUES!!!