Why stop now....

So yesterday was full of excitement, getting to a new stage in my weight loss. Can't beat that and I'm not stopping. For the most part everyone was excited, supportive and encouraged which is great. But I did have an interesting question asked, "Why not just stop, that's a lot of weight." Normally people who just want to lose 100 pounds would stop. But I have more then 100 pounds to lose. When I explained it the persona asking the question said that I didn't seem like I had that much to lose. But it's true, I for the last 12 years put on more then 160 pounds that I didn't need. It's probably more because I would lose 5-10 pounds. But that's a lot of weight to put on one's body. So I won't stop, I will continue to see my goal through and get to the point in my life where I should of always been with my weight.

A crazy fact I was this weight when I was a junior in college. Crazy!

Keep smiling and moving forward. :)

Weight loss: 0

Total weight loss: -101 pounds

Are you sitting down?

It's official. I have now lost 101 pounds. Not just 100, but 101. :) The feeling I have right now is shock, but all in a good way. I weighed myself 10 times this morning. I even did it with all my clothes on...yeah, it was great! I am so excited to be here, to get to this point and know that I can accomplish anything now. I also believe too that if I can do this, anyone can. This is possible.

I apologize as I was going to call people this morning, but realized that many of those that I'd call would still be in bed or in another time zone. HA, don't think you'd want to be woken up...but we will celebrate. Not only this accomplishment but this journey and what is ahead. I have 55 more pounds to lose to get to the goal I first set out to do. Maybe I'll lose 5 more and make it an even 60. Who knows, but what I do know is that I'm so thankful in many ways that I am at this point.

WOO HOO

Weight loss: -2 pounds

Total Weight loss: -101 pounds YEP, 101....I just like to type it...sorry :)

Come on now...

Yeah so kid at Christmas. This is what this week has been like for me. Waiting...it's like waiting for really good news that you "heard" about but haven't really been told yet...I'm just hoping that it will happen in the next two days. I'd like to go into the weekend ready to hit the final 56 pounds.

There will be a good celebration when I hit it, so keep your eyes open for when the party will happen. :) It's time to celebrate.

Make it a great day!

Weight loss: 0

Total Weight loss: -99 pounds.

6 months...

6 months ago a woman began a journey that would forever change her life, not just physically but mentally and emotionally. 6 months ago a decision was made to never settle, never give in to the old habits. 6 months ago the thought of losing 100 pounds felt like it would take years. 6 months ago I made a commitment to myself, my daughter and those around me that I wouldn't give up. 6 months ago my life changed forever..... Actually 6 months and 2 days I began this journey that has forever changed my life in so many good and positive ways. When I started this, if you would of asked me when or what it would feel like to hit a big goal like 100 pounds, I would of smiled and said....I'll get there eventually but it will probably be a year or two. That's what I thought, but my body had different plans. I stepped on the scales this morning and it felt like Christmas for me. I'm waiting on 1 pound, 1 pound to make the 100 mark. But, just like a child waiting for Christmas morning...I have to wait another day. I'll keep doing what I'm doing and know that sooner then later...it's going to happen. *I should just warn my parents that when it does and I scream loudly, they don't need to be startled. HA!

Thank you to all of you who are walking this journey with me and continue to see me through. This could of never happened without the support, encouragement, prayer and love that all of you have shared. I continue to do this not just for myself but for my beautiful little girl and those around us. I am humbled by this opportunity in my life and realize that I am blessed. Everything...everything happens for a reason. I have the best people in my life. Love you all!

Weight loss: 0

Total Weight loss: -99 pounds.

A little step in the....right direction?

So I've been thinking again, yes I know sometimes when I do a lot of thinking it gets me into trouble or it gives me some sort of insite as to where I think my life if heading. Well this time it was neither of those two things. I actually was thinking about what my life was like 5 year ago, 3 years ago, 1 year ago, 6 months ago, 2 months ago, last week. Sometimes I think we get stuck thinking that life is the same "everyday". That nothing changes and we just move in and out of life with no change. BUT when you step back and look at what life has been like over the course of years...wow! I believe that everything that has taken place over the last 5 years was for a reason...to get me to where I am right now. To prepare me for what I'm doing right now. I am so close to the final stretch of this journey I can feel it. I'm ready to complete the goal and then onto the bigger part...maintaining it. That my friends will be the hardest part. But I'm ready.

Weight loss: -1 pound

Total weight loss: -99 pounds.

Thank you

First I want to say thank you to all of you who comment on my blog. Either I do something wrong or I just don't know how to reply, but mine never seem to show up. So thank you to all of you. @ Erin, yes I can totally feel your excitement! Thank you!!! Can't wait to see you guys too.

I'm only 2 pounds away from hitting the big number, I feel like my body is holding back and saying hahah you have to wait...I'm not giving up these 2 pounds that easy. I also have been struggling the last few days with seeing myself and not seeing the result like everyone else has. I'll have to have some "removal" surgery when I am at my goal weight. But in the meantime I have to believe that numbers don't lie. What I see on the scale is right and it's happening. WOO HOO.

Weight loss: 0

Total Weight Loss: -98 pounds.