ms.sss

Never thought I would say this, but I think I've lost enough weight.
My goal was originally 120 lbs, and I think I'm going to stop where I am (127.3 lbs).  I'm about to size myself out of the smallest of sizes of women's clothing and I really don't want to sport a wardrobe from Gap Kids (which, btw, I actually wore this morning...my jacket felt so loose on me and its just a little too cold today to go jacket-less, so I put on the Kid's old windbreaker that she wore 2 years ago: Gap Kids size 12. Seriously.  I'm wearing my kid's hand-me-downs.  What is happening??)
I don't really understand though why when I was in my 20's, when I weighed less than I do right now, was I actually bigger than I am right now.  I still have clothes that I wore in my 20's that I am swimming in these days *scratches head*.
...and since I plan to get some PS done in August, I figure whatever skin they chop off of me will get me down closer to 120 without having to lose any more fat and/or muscle and/or overall bulk.
Soooooo....now I have to figure out how to do the maintenance thing.

Never thought I would say this, but I think I've lost enough weight.
My goal was originally 120 lbs, and I think I'm going to stop where I am (127.3 lbs).  I'm about to size myself out of the smallest of sizes of women's clothing and I really don't want to sport a wardrobe from Gap Kids (which, btw, I actually wore this morning...my jacket felt so loose on me and its just a little too cold today to go jacket-less, so I put on the Kid's old windbreaker that she wore 2 years ago: Gap Kids size 12. Seriously.  I'm wearing my kid's hand-me-downs.  What is happening??)
I don't really understand though why when I was in my 20's, when I weighed less than I do right now, was I actually bigger than I am right now.  I still have clothes that I wore in my 20's that I am swimming in these days *scratches head*.
...and since I plan to get some PS done in August, I figure whatever skin they chop off of me will get me down closer to 120 without having to lose any more fat and/or muscle and/or overall bulk.
Soooooo....now I have to figure out how to do the maintenance thing.

When I spoke to the psychologist back in 2015, he asked what my goal weight was, I told him 140 lbs, he told me that was not realistic and that I should aim for 160 at most. Well, I hit 140 back in 2018 and have been hovering there for about a year. My weight did drop down to 134, but I of course gained back about 6 pounds. I decided that I would try to get down to 127 to be in a solid size 6. 

I'm not complaining, but I know it is going to sound that I am.  But here goes:
I used to be discouraged going shopping because I knew that more often than not, all the nicer clothes I really wanted to wear would not come in my size.
So now I lost the weight, and wouldn't you effing know it, I'm in the same position as before again, but on the opposite end!
Winners is one of my fave stores, because every once in a while you'll score.  I went to one across the street from the office at lunchtime today.  And every single item I tried on was too big.  We are talking Smalls and Extra-Smalls.  I had to buy a child size hoodie at Roots the other day and I thought it was pretty funny.  Not so funny anymore.

T-minus 3 days! Only two more days of Glucerna shakes. Is it wrong that I'm excited to be able to have the sugar free jello and chicken broth on Wednesday? Anything for a change!

46lbs to reach my goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lets go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woohoo!!!!
103 days post op and I am officially "only" Obese!!!  I hit 56 pounds down and a BMI of 34!

👉🏼 One. Hundred. Pounds. Lost. !!!
I was 235 lbs on Oct 10th, 2018.  Six and a half months later, I have shed the equivalent of my 13 year old daughter. 
That's just CRAZY 😮!!!

👉🏼 One. Hundred. Pounds. Lost. !!!
I was 235 lbs on Oct 10th, 2018.  Six and a half months later, I have shed the equivalent of my 13 year old daughter. 
That's just CRAZY 😮!!!

👉🏼 One. Hundred. Pounds. Lost. !!!
I was 235 lbs on Oct 10th, 2018.  Six and a half months later, I have shed the equivalent of my 13 year old daughter. 
That's just CRAZY 😮!!!

Yay me!  Today, I am officially no longer overweight (at least according to BMI scales).  I'm "normal" again! 😎

👉🏼 One. Hundred. Pounds. Lost. !!!
I was 235 lbs on Oct 10th, 2018.  Six and a half months later, I have shed the equivalent of my 13 year old daughter. 
That's just CRAZY 😮!!!

👉🏼 One. Hundred. Pounds. Lost. !!!
I was 235 lbs on Oct 10th, 2018.  Six and a half months later, I have shed the equivalent of my 13 year old daughter. 
That's just CRAZY 😮!!!

A prime example of why the number on the scale is not the only measure of weight loss success/failure:
For the past week I have been basically at the same weight, give or take 1/2 a pound.
However: my body fat percentage went from 29.4% to 27.7%, and I lost 1/2 inch off my waist (and other places) in the same period.
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Feeling a bit bummed out today. I know most of it is because I'm feeling gross with this damn UTI and being on antibiotics, but the pre-op diet is kicking my butt and I confess I slipped a little yesterday. Today I was snippy with my husband when he was eating his lunch... those damn smokies just smelled so good. I need to figure out how to manage around my family when they're eating and I can't. Tomorrow is a new day. Hoping that the meds start making me feel a bit better, at least well enough to get outside and walk in the sunshine. 

TMI Alert.  So I looooove poop days.  I only have them every 4-5 days now, but when they come around I just feel so much better afterwards 😁
Plus the 1+ lbs weight drop is always a nice bonus...

Knee injury is not timely. Set back and I have a Marathon in May

I broke 150 lbs today!!!!
150 lbs has been my wall for the past 15 years.  I've dieted down to the low 150s 3 times only to regain what I lost and more. 
I am now officially 149.7 lbs as of this morning.  Yay me!

I broke 150 lbs today!!!!
150 lbs has been my wall for the past 15 years.  I've dieted down to the low 150s 3 times only to regain what I lost and more. 
I am now officially 149.7 lbs as of this morning.  Yay me!

I'm a finisher of a half marathon! Completed yesterday on a beautiful day to run. My hips and Knee are pretty angry with me today, but we finished at 2:19. Not bad for my first half. I was able to run with my wife, so that made it much nicer and easier to get through

First day of mush diet, and I feel like I'm in heaven. Plus, I've lost 16 pounds since the surgery on the 21st! I'm so excited. ❤️

I left the store after trying on a ton of jeans.The ones that fit best?? Size 11!!?!!! out of the juniors section!?! It doesn't seem real. I don't look in the mirror and see it.  I look and feel different, but I don't feel like I could fit into a size 11...despite having tired them on three times and repeatedly/obsessively checking the label. 
It's weird having options, not having to go to the end of the track and hope something will fit. I found I had to talk my self out of getting some others that fit just so so, in the past if something fit acceptably, I felt I needed to buy them, because who knew when I'd find another that was close? 
I'm excited and stunned. And now have one pair of jeans for the days when I'm tired of wearing yoga pants. 

Oh, man, I was at work sitting at my desk, and suddenly found that I was crossing my legs!  I mean, not completely knee-over-knee, but it's a total Non-Scale Victory for me - I've never really been able to cross my legs!

Okay, so I'm looking much better in clothes, but out of clothes, ummm, lot so much.  Yikes!

Excited! Only 10lbs away from being considered just "overweight" on the BMI chart instead of "obese". While I don't heavily rely on sticking to the "BMI" guidelines because every BODY is different, it still feels like an achievement! Also, our vacation to Ireland only 20 days away. Working hard to drop these last 11lbs before the trip to be back in the "100's"! Time will tell  Hope everyone is happy and healthy!!!