11 Month Update....

Today I'm officially 11 months out. I swear I don't know where the time has gone. But I'm enjoying my journey to say the very least.

Today, I'm thankful for the Gastric Sleeve. As of today, I am 11 months out. I'm down 149 pounds, and over 70 inches. I've gone from a BMI of 52 down to 28. I've gone from size 24/26 in pants, 3X in tops to a 11/12 and a M in shirts. I knew the day of surgery my life was going to change, but NEVER in a MILLION years did I expect my life to change like THIS! =) I'm forever thankful!

Here's a quick picture!

My mom and I had a baby shower yesterday. And, I was in desperate need of a new pair of jeans. So through my mom's encouragement I went into Dots and tried some clothes on.

Originally I picked a pair of flare legged jeans that were a little dressy. And, when I tried them on the looked HUGE in the bottoms. Like bell bottoms or something. Well, the nice sales associate saw me with them and was like GIRL! With people like us who are SHORT, flare legged pants make us look boxy. So, he was like let me help you! He asked my size and ran off to find the jeans pictured above. HE brought me both a 13/14 and an 11/12. My mom suggested I go a little bigger then normal because she thinks their jeans are cut smaller.

The 13/14's were just TOO big. And, the 11/12's fit perfect on the bottom but up top they're a tad too big. But, such is my life. And, I liked the outfit so BAM!

The sweater is my NEW favorite. The boots aren't comfortable but they're cute so yah! I felt super cute!

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!

First let me say this.. I'm very sorry if I ramble in this post I'm just so darn excited. I'm having trouble containing myself!

Anyway, I weighed in this morning like I do EVERY Sunday. Sunday's are my "OFFICIAL" weigh ins..

This brings me to 149 pounds lost.

And, leaves me with 21 until reaching my new goal of 147.

YESSSSSSS!!! =) =) =)

I seriously had to step on and off the scale to make sure it was working. 

IS THIS THING ON!?! Is it REALLY working?!

Ok. After getting the same number a few times I think I'll allow myself to get excited!

NEW UPDATE PICTURES ARE COMING TODAY!!

Overweight?

Well, as of this morning Sunday, September 25th, 2011... I am OFFICIALLY out of the OBESE category in the BMI determination. And, I'm now just considered OVERWEIGHT!

I also said good bye to the 180's..... just BARELY. But, enough to wave a little! :)

Hoppy Easter!

Hope everyone has a fantastic day =)

I participated once again in another holiday challenge. :) 

My Valentines Day was a success and I really liked the motivation they offer.

Today was my cut off to meet my Easter goal... and, I was 3 pounds shy.

At first I was bummed. I REALLY wanted to have lost 100 pounds by today. 

But, then I really sat and thought about it.

In reality I should be happy! For one reason, a loss is a loss! I managed to lose weight while on this challenge... so boo! =P

Also because I set my goal pretty high. I set a 35 lb loss.

And, to be honest lately exercise has been slacking greatly. So I am still pretty happy that I managed to lose 32 pounds since signing up!

When I first threw myself into the challenge I was 252 pounds. Wow!

Today, I'm 220!! I just can't complain!

Measurements!

I haven't really taken any measurements since 12/19/10. I decided today they were LONG overdue. So instead of doing a regular weight check in, I'll be doing inches..

I don't have a fancy spread sheet today because my Word stopped working... but, I have this from my facebook :

Tonight, I'm going to post a different kind of update. INCHES! In my 

arms, I've lost approximately 2 inches, wrists: 1.5, thighs: 2, hips: 7.

 Neck: 3 , Waist: 6 and Chest:7. Combined that's a total of 28.5 inches 

lost in 3 months! My BMI has also dropped about 13 points since 

December! =)

Sunday Update 1

Good Morning! Today is Sunday so that means MEASUREMENTS♥ In short, I decided against tracking inches. As for pounds as of today I'm 6 days post op. I am down 7 pounds since surgery itself. But in total I'm down 32 pounds since PRE-Op! ♥ Whoohoo! Hoping today I can get to the mall and buy my first charm for my bracelet since reaching my first goal of 25 lbs lost!

Sunday Updates

Originally Sunday updates were to include inches AND pounds.

I made a nice little chart to track inches.

After today, I decided against that.

It's too much making sure we remember WHAT part we used last time (l or r)

And, exactly WHERE we measured. I wanted it to be as precise as possible and it doesn't look like that will happen. So, BOO!

But, nonetheless there will be an update!