Getting Stronger

I weighed myself this week and I LOST .4 pounds ( .18 kilograms)... I have lost a total of 64.4 pounds ( 29.21 kilograms) in 35 weeks. I am a little disappointed as the loss is miniscule, however, a loss is a loss and it was a holiday so although my amounts did not deviate my typical menu was very different over the last 4 days...I also had a really great loss last week and in my experience my body prefers to even itself out...any way it is what it is, and I am staying accountable!

This week was QUITE EVENTFUL! I started my new job..WOW, talk about a really long 13 months of unemployment! I must say that although I experienced the full gamut of emotions, this lull period put many things into perspective. It reinforced the need for my dependency on God. I always knew in my head that this was true but now I really know and feel it in my heart.

So some blog worthy information...My new job involves a lot of running around the school, up and down stairs etc...I noticed that with all this weight off of me, I am not as WINDED as I used to be when going up a flight of stairs! I mean it was really noticeable that I had to call my husband and share the news! I am really looking forward to the day when I can run with no encumbrances, physically or emotionally! That day is approaching, it is on the horizon! I put the picture of the famous steps from Rocky I on this entry...I am sooooo going to put my ipod in and listen to this song while I run to the top! Oh and when I do, you are all welcome to join! What do you say???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhlPAj38rHc
Soon this will happen and maybe I will even post the video of me doing it!

Tonight in spin class I noticed how much easier it is for me to stretch out my hamstring..It used to be sooooo hard for me to reach and lift my leg up to my behind to stretch it out...I would have to use the spin bike to to it. Basically my circumference was just too much for me to reach my ankle from behind...I am happy to say, NO LONGER, I CAN DO IT!!!

Thanksgiving was really great..On Thursday, My husband, dad and Ms. Maggie (Dad's dog and sidekick) went to Eastern Long Island to spend the day with my brother and sister in law...She is such a great cook! The drive there was 2.5 hours which was OK considering the distance but it took well over 5 hours for the return trip! HORRIBLE! Then on Friday, we went up to Connecticut to help celebrate my uncle's 70th birthday, and on Friday we were in Bergen county with the in-laws...Sunday I rested, after church of course...LOL...

Please keep my dad in your thoughts and prayers this week..This Thursday, December 2, would have been my mom's 64th birthday and it is also the 6 month anniversary of her passing...I think about her daily and although part of me is soooo relieved that she is no longer suffering, i just want a hug and to talk on the phone...Anyway, thanks for reading, and especially those who comment either on here or facebook! your support is part of the fuel that keeps me focused!

Sorry it took sooooo long!

I weighed myself this week and I LOST 3.6 pounds (1.63 kilograms)... I have lost a total of 64 pounds (29.03 kilograms) in 34 weeks. Sorry for not writing sooner but I have been exhausted! Started my new job and it is A LOT of work, but I am liking it!

If I could think at the moment, I am sure I would write something profound, however, right now this entry is solely for accountability...Thanks for reading my little blurb! LOL

SOOOOO ANGRY!

I weighed myself this week and I GAINED 1 pound AGAIN (.45 kilograms)... I have lost a total of pounds 60.4 pounds (27.40 kilograms) in 33 weeks. I am beyond pissed as I am trying to assess what the hell is going on! Ok Confession, I did have a half of a pecan pie tartlet last week for lunch! But that should not have caused the gain, that's crazy! I worked out 5 days this week to try and balance that out, clearly it did not work!!! I AM GOING FUCKING INSANE! I really am! I am waiting on a call back from the doctor to see if I need to get another fill, because this is 2 pounds in 2 weeks and I need to stop this NOW! I am no where near my goal and cannot afford this slip up!!!!! I know I had a fill recently but my goal was to "feel" the way that I did post surgery where I was never hungry...I did feel that way for like a week but that went away..I am thinking, since I told the doctor that I did not want a major fill, that he only closed it slightly..I don't have a clue, all i know is the holiday's are approaching and I want to not just get through them, but I want to lose as well!!! SOOOOOOO PISSED!!!!! That's all for now...

FUMBLE!!!

In case your wondering who this girl is in the picture, the answer is, I HAVE NO IDEA! I put this picture here because I love the beach and I LOVE THIS DRESS! This is a dress I can see myself wearing next summer! The model was also blond so I figured hey, it could work! LOL, Although Frank has already stated that I am "WAY PRETTIER!" He is really sweet!

I weighed myself this week and I GAINED 1 pound (.45 kilograms)... I have lost a total of pounds 61.4 pounds (27.85 kilograms) in 32 weeks. I really have NO IDEA the reason for the gain, perhaps it has been my sedentary behavior because of the ankle, who knows! This week, my ankle feels pretty good so I plan on resuming my workout schedule...I can say one thing, I am not completely bummed because this is just a minor bump in the road..I am overall very very pleased with my progress...I pass the mirror and can actually see myself smiler more, with my shoulders back and way more confidence...It is almost like the butterfly is emerging from the cocoon, and I am growing into myself...So this gain will be gone next weigh in..I mean the contestants on the Biggest loser had gains last show as well and they could not explain it..Sometimes I think our bodies rebel against the changes that we try and make...


This week was time for MEASUREMENTS...I have lost another .5 inches from my neck(1.27 cm), 2.5 inches from my arms (6.35 cm), 5 inches from my chest (12.7 cm), 4.25 inches from my waist (10.79 cm), 4 inches from my hips (10.16 cm), 7.75 inches from my thighs (19.68 cm). I would say "HIP HIP HOORAY TO ME!!!!"

WAY TO GO!!

I weighed myself this week and I LOST 2.3 pounds (1.04 kilograms)... I have lost a total of pounds 62.4 pounds (28.30 kilograms) in 31 weeks. I am really getting SUPER motivated at this point for two reasons...#1 This is the thinnest I have been in a decade and in a few weeks, I will be at the agreed upon weight for FRANK TO KICK HIS WEIGHT LOSS INTO HIGH GEAR!!! This week, I went to spin and body works! WOO HOO!! Now at Body works, I did not do the lunges b/c the position of the ankle puts a lot of strain on my already injured ankle and for spin, I sat the entire time. I have to say, I never realized what a needed respite doing the jumps and standing hills are to your rump! I COULD NOT FEEL MY ASS, it was totally numb...But I DID IT, and I am really looking forward to getting back to being able to do the whole class the way it was meant to be done!

The band is fitting nicely, I am really feeling the positive affects of getting that fill...I am back to being able to not think about food in between meals! However, he did not put in too much fluid that my food choices had to change, if you recall that was one thing I was worried about..

I was blessed this week with the opportunity to go share a few weeks withmy mom's side of the family in Venezuela this summer...I am very excited but sooooooo NERVOUS...Let me explain: Venezuela is the home of MANY BEAUTIFUL THIN WOMAN!!!! My mom used to tell me she was considered fat! Thos of you who knew my mom, know that when she was young, she was FAR FROM OVERWEIGHT! I am a little nervous, I would hate to have peopel stare and comment on my fat ass! So hopefully, my ass will be MUCH SMALLER in the next 9 months, who knows, maybe I will be at my goal! Now that woudl be EXCITING!!! Either way, I am really looking forward to it..I never realized how much of my mom I can see in my uncles and cousins...I am not sure if it is just their mannerisms or if it is truly genetic, but I see her in them and it makes me feel much closer to the mom I miss sooooo very much....

I am on vacation this week and I am hoping to hear some favorable news about a few job opportunities...Keep me in prayer and THANKS FOR READING!!!