Hello All,
It's official, it took me from May 2006 to do it, but I did it, I lost my first 100 lbs
Today I get to use the new face cream I bought, plus work out using my new weights, and tonight I get a lovely foot massage for my efforts. All that and knowing I am feeling much healthier and happier too
I got Daren to measure me this morning so I could see how many inches I have lost with the 100 lbs, and it's a grand total of 70"
That includes a whopping 20" off my hips
I am one very happy chick today
Xena - that is fantastic that you are going to see Rod Stewart in concert, hasn't he got the most sexiest voice I know you will have a fabulous time when you go, but you'll probably be hoarse for a week from singing along to all his fab songs!
That's great that you got right back on track straight after Christmas, no waiting for New Years Day for you Well done on that 7 lbs you have lost already and I am sure you will have another loss on Wednesday. You will definitely reach that first 10 lb mini goal in time for Valentines Day
Catherine - the only thing I'll get from Victorias Secret is their Love Spell toiletries I will keep the other things as something to buy after I have got to my final goal and had my tummy tuck
to your husband on the honour of being invested in the Order of Canada. It sounds pretty awesome, and I love the idea of him being able to do the ceremony when you are finally allowed to become a Canadian Citizen.
Michelle - not long now til your move, I bet you are counting the minutes, not just the days I hope it will all go smoothly and that you won't be too long offline
Erika Leigh - How did it go on Friday with Amanda, is she going to be able to go ahead and have the surgery
Patti - wow you and hubby sure were keen on getting a Wii. I am so glad you were lucky enough to get one, I hope it will bring you hours of entertainment, and of course some weight loss too
Sandy - I have a memory like a sieve, but I am SURE somebody here used to or maybe even still does follow a diet that sounded like the one you mentioned. I hope they read your question. Me? I personally just like to do it the way I know that works for me, which as you know is WW and exercise.
Shadie - good for you for buying some new clothes and of course the purple purse. So is that why Purple is in your name, you love the colour?
Annie - thanks for keeping your fingers crossed for me, it obviously worked because I lost those last 2 lbs that were keeping me from the 100!
Did you enjoy wearing your new PJs on Saturday. You know don't you that you will have to keep them forever even if you don't throw them out when you are too small for them. They mark a great milestone for you
Chimichanga - hi Where about in Sydney are you? I used to live in Matraville for a few years before we headed to the Blue Mountains till I was 18.
I don't think it's impossible to lose 5 lbs a week, but I don't think you should expect it to happen, or be disappointed when it doesn't. Last year I seemed to yo yo weekly with the amount I lost, 5 lbs one week, 2 the next, 4 lbs one week 1 the next, one week I even lost 6 lbs. I guess as long as you are getting the right amount of calories and the right amount of exercise your body will lose what it sees fit
As for the MIL question, if I had to go somewhere that I knew would mean eating too much or perhaps causing offense I would eat first before going, and then claim to be sick and just pick at the food at MILs. I know it's dishonest, but unless you can sit down with her and explain that you are on a diet and as much as you LOVE her food, you would rather only enjoy it on very special occasions like birthdays, then you need to fib for now!
Kymberly - you spent all day cleaning house AND then you exercised The FFM is going to love you at your next WI
Heather - great to see you back and happy to hear you had such a good time while you were away AND that you had those lovely daily walks
Jill - glad to see you are feeling good and are 100% up to getting back on track with the diet and exercise!
How was Jeff's grandmother, you went to see her on the weekend didn't you? Next weekend it's the trip to see your lovely new niece, yes? I can't wait to see the photos you will take
Sharon - good for you for buying some new pretty undies, you can throw away those baggy ones you mentioned now
I need to go exercise now, so take care all, and I'll be back later.
Hugs,
Ammi