Major Milestone

So it is February 28th, 2009 at 7:04 in the morning. I NOW WEIGH UNDER 300 POUNDS. I finally made it to 299. Just to not see that 3 anymore is more amazing than you know. It has been 10 years since I have been under 300. It makes me feel like I can accomplish anything, but right now I am sitting here with a tear in my eye. Now I am off to make some oatmeal and green tea and do my exercising. YIPEE!!!!!

This weeks Weigh In

So, after a weekend of my mother visiting and eating ok, Not the greatest, but ok, my weight is 301. As you all know my goal is under 300 pounds and it is going so slow. I know I can get it by this coming monday. I haven't been going to the gym because I have had the opportunity to get more hours at work. That is very important to me. I did buy the Outdoor Adventures game for the Wii and man, it makes a person sweat. My butt cheeks hurt from squatting and hurdling. It is a great workout and fun for me and the boys. I have not been following my diet as strictly as I would like so back on it this week, after chinese food today for dinner. I am allowed a treat now and again. Any whoo that is what is going on with me.

Along for the Ride

JJ and I went to Paige's Sister's house to hang out while she and Patrick Babysat their niece and nephews. Cody fell asleep in Jeff's truck and wanted to stay and hang out with him so it was just JJ and I. We went to Shari's for dinner and hung out and had fun.

Here are the crazy boys.

Just being crazy. I pity whoever was sitting around us trying to enjoy their meal. ha ha

Paige and I Here is Brooke being crazy at dinner. She was so happy.

Brooke is getting so big and is pulling herself on everything.

We had so much fun hanging out.

Week 4

Week 4 is off to a good start. I am down another 4 pounds for a grand total of 21 pounds. I am at 307. My goal for next week is to be down under 300 pounds. I know it might take more than one week but I am gonna exercise my ass off. Lisa, my sister in law, gave me a couple of aerobic exercise tapes to use on the days I can't go to the gym. I went very little last week because I have chest cold. You all know I like breathing and with asthma and a cold, it doesn't mix. I can feel my clothes are looser and I now have to tie the front of my work pants so they don't fall down when a kid pulls on them. That could be embarrasing. I have been making fresh juice shakes with my juicer. My favorite is Apple, pineapple, spinach, cucumber, lime and celery. Believe it or not, Cody asked for one for a snack. I would make him one with every meal if he wanted. Very healthy and tasty. Good way to get some vitamins. Anywho... Alls well here on my end. Off to make some dinner.

Week 3

So week 3 has been a little slow. I am down to 311. My goal by the end of next week is to be under 300, somewhere I have not been for quite some time. I haven't been exercising as much due to a cold in my chest and many appointments. One being getting my internet back, woo hoo! No excuses. I will be back kicking some ass by the end of this week. I feel so energized and I am starting to feel proud of myself. My pants are loose and I don't have to struggle to zip them up. I think 17 lbs is pretty good for 3 weeks. I do have before pictures, which I am having a hard time posting, not because I don't know how, but because I am ashamed of them. i can't wait until I can start taking some after pictures. I know the time will come, I just wish it would come right now. My friend Natalie keeps reminding me that it took me years to put the weight on so don't be so impatient on getting it off. Thanks Nat. My friend Windy made a beautiful video of my boys for me to have. I have to admit it is hard watching it due to my very large ass taking up the whole screen. Some day I will feel comfortable in my own skin. Some day I will allow myself to have chocolate, but right now if I tasted it I would gain all of my weight back. I guess chocolate is my addiction. One of the thoughts that I have in my head at all times is a comment I got from my cousin Sean. Sean had gastric bypass 5 years ago and looks fantastic. He said to me, " I am so proud of you for doing something I wasn't able to do without surgery. Keep it up." He doesn't know it, but those words inspire me each and every day. He has been thru alot and I love him so much. Well off to tuck the kidlets into bed.