100lbs Down!..newest member of the Century Club..

"You must do the thing you think you cannot do"~Eleanor Roosevelt

Today is the day I reached 100lbs down, a goal I never thought possible. At 243lbs reading that number on the scale in the DR office, I so well remember that moment. It wasn't a good one. 

My first goal was 155, the weight at which I met my husband, the weight I had met doing weight watchers 2x before.  (the goal I knew achievable)

Then with the help of my band I actually thought about 140's a weight I never ever remember weighing(except maybe in JR High)

My Surgery was August 24 2009.  My goal of 155 was reached September 3, 2010 read my goal post here.

My aspirational goal of 145 was reached X-Mas Week..my own X-Mas miracle. I could never get a 145 on the dot closest I saw was a 145.1 and then I was 144.

But today I saw it, I saw something I only dreamed about. CENTURY CLUB

And BOY did that moment feel so good.

This moment would not be possible without my band and my support from Blog Land..

And REMEMBER if you can DREAM IT..you CAN ACHIEVE IT.

Spin, Double Date and Meatballs!

I think I have mentioned before how much I love spin. I really really  <3 it!

I feel like it really challenges me and I can really see a difference in my legs.. they are getting toned!   Try it, it's hard but it's so worth it and just a little insentive...

I am so fortunate to live within 45 min of one of my favorite bloggers Kristen. We really have developed and amazing friendship and not a day or two goes by where we aren't emailing or BBMing and supporting eachother.. We had a double date on Thursday..

<3 my Pretty!

We had some delecious Cabernet! And we have been to XO before we love their Tapa's menu they have Cognac Meatballs that are to die for...

WOW 2010..you were amazing! A friend being banded

I am sad to see such an AMAZING year go. It was truly one of the best years I have had in such a long time. (click on photo to make bigger)

I posted this as a note on Facebook..some of you have may already seen it..
Top 10 things I have learned in 2010 1.When a tragedy happens in your life, you find out who your real friends and family are, the ones that are their every day even two years later. 2. Carbs are overrated. 3. When a group of people go through the same experience, they create a bond that no one can understand. 4. Lock your rims 5. Starbuck's Skinny Vanilla Latte..was created just for me. 6. Working for a Non-Profit is TRULY rewarding 7. A well made cosmo can put a HUGE smile on my face. 8.Holding a baby the day they were born is truly special 9. You can eat Tuna every day for lunch 10.I am an inspiration. Thank You to all who were involved in making my 2010 so great, I <3 you all! Bring on 2011!


I can say # 10 for the first time in my life. My friend Angie from High School is being banded on Tuesday, because of me. A while back she sent me a private message on Facebook, asking how I was losing weight. And I told her all about the band.  Below is a note she sent me last week.
Remember I am finally doing this because of you...you are my inspiration!! THANK YOU!!!


Please send Angie a message, as she starts on her amazing journey!


Cheers to 2011!!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Wanted to wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas!

These are pictures from Carey's Christmas Party...they even had people there to draw you!

Wishing you all a safe and very happy holiday with you and yours!

Time for a picture post..

I finally got around to uploading my Thanksgiving Day pictures..I was amazed at how much they changed even from last year. I remember Thanksgiving 09 I was THRILLED to be down 48lbs and you can tell by my smile..and after seeing pictures from this Thanksgiving..NEWS ALERT...someone has lost there booty...

Last night I went to the FIRST of my SEVEN Holiday party's I will be attending this year..YIKES!  I am trying hard to kick up my work outs ( I <3 Spin!) and enjoy my self at the parties (but not to much!)



12/10 Holiday Party  with my step mom



Thanksgiving 2009 thrilled to be down 48lbs (notice the booty)





Thanksgiving 2010 down 95lbs










Thanksgiving 2009



December 2010..my love and I.. and his silly faces he makes for the camera ;)

New Blogger being banded next week!

New Blogger Tracy is getting banded next Wednesday, let's show her some support!
And she get's Thanksgiving as her "last meal" how lucky! ( unless she is on liquids!)


http://www.bandadventures.blogspot.com/, If the link isn't working she left the last comment on my last post.



This year I am Thankful for my health, for the first time in my life being a healthy weight (on the charts!!).  For no longer needing medications due to my obesity. Good Bye Nexium, no more gurd! Good bye Metformin, no more borderline diabetes!


Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Challenge Weigh In, 95 LB's down and a size 4

My weigh in for the challenge is MUCH better than last week! I weighed in today for the Holiday Challenge  148.4, a loss of 3.2lbs this week, and a total of 95lbs DOWN!! I had pretty good restriction because of my T.O.M.

I <3 My Band!!

Yesterday I went shopping at my favorite store (J.Crew outlet)  They had an additional 40% off their clearance..there had been a blazer I had been eyeballing and it was on clearance now and of course no size 8 biggest size was a size 4 for shits and giggles I brought it in to the dressing room. I almost DIED right their in the dressing room, the size FOUR fit and buttoned and get this was NOT tight.. I literally had to look at the tag 10 times to make sure it really said 4. Oh and best part I scored it for $24  I believe my workouts are really helping me lose inches!

After thinking the jacket was sized wrong I went and tried and XS sweater... I was drooling over it at $98 purchased for $32!

 I did it I finally had the courage to purchase Skinny Jeans, these are Jeggings for $14! Size 8, I had to purchase the sequin top it was not on clearance but marked down to $30 

 

Good Luck this next to all who are doing the Holiday Challenges, I am hoping to just maintain my great loss for this week!!