ONE year...FIVE days

YUP...that is how long it took me to lose 100 POUNDS!!!!

I landed on that beautiful number this morning and couldn't be happier!I've got about 30 lbs to go...but that will be here soon enough!

I'll be back with pictures of me in my milestone making shirt by the end of the day!

Changing everyday

April was a wash for me...I didn't lose anything, but didn't gain either.
This morning I was down 1 pound - WOOHOO! but that still leaves me 1 pound from that 100 mark milestone! I'm hoping to hit it soon!

I didn't lose control in April it was just the month of non-stop birthdays. I did eat a small piece (or 2) of each of the 5 cakes. I could be blaming the cakes, but I feel that lead to the scale to stop moving. It also derailed my "sugar free" lifestyle for a few weeks - but I sent all the crap out of the house and got serious again.

I did learn that after several months of being sugar free - now eating sugar makes me ill. Seriously my stomach hurts, I feel like I'm going to throw up and every time ended up in bed feeling miserable. (I am afraid I may love misery - cause I still ate more cake the next go round)

I'm looking forward to wearing that "100 pounds lost" t-shirt soon...so no monkey business here.

Today I have a job interview. I haven't worked in over 10years...so this may be a bit odd for me. It would only be part time, but I thought it would be something productive to do (other that sit on the computer most days) and the extra money could be handy too.

I can see the light

This morning I ordered my celebratory shirt...

I'm only 3 pounds away...and can't wait to wear that baby on the big day!

90 and falling!

SO excited today when I stepped on the scale and FINALLY hit the 90 pound loss mark!!

10months ago I would have never believe I could do it in this amount of time...but it has been quite the journey.

Today is day 6 of sugar free life. No biggie so far. I miss my coffee...but life goes on!

I look forward to hitting that 100 mark soon!

Glad to feel GOOD

Finally feeling back to my old self this morning. I went to my water aerobics class...It had been a week since I'd worked out. I just hate being sick.

I asked my daughter to take a couple of new pictures for me this weekend (as I am scrapbooking my weight loss journey). I am proud to announce I am 1 pound away from 90lbs lost. I am just dying to cross that 90lbs mark! It is shocking how time flies when your busy. I can remember being so proud at 20lbs. lost, 35, 50...to think of 90 or 100 was too far to stretch my mind. I have always worked off little goals. I constantly focus on making it to the next mark...not the overall goal - as it would be too overwhelming for me. I am just thrilled to have made it so far in just 9 1/2 months. I had hoped I could do 100lbs in a year...but never pressured myself with it, but as the time draws near I think it is possible to accomplish.

The other day my husband was complementing me on my hard work and success...he told me he thought I'd never do it. I guess after seeing someone try and fail for years one would just assume this was just another "Try". Most previous "diet" attempts lasted less than a week. While I was caught a bit off guard by the sheer fact he was admitting to me he never expected me to accomplish this...I can't blame him for it. Somewhere inside myself I might not have believed I could do it either in the beginning, but I sure am glad I stuck with it. The changes I've made have become a lifestyle, I have really never felt like I was dieting. That was the purpose of the journey - to make a change, to improve my health, my fitness, and my quality of life but not feel deprived. I am just ever so grateful that I have found success to this point as I know so many of my fellow bloggers have truly struggled alot.

Gave in

Started taking prednisone (steroid) this morning to get over this asthma bout before it migrates to bronchitis. I feel better today already - I haven't gotten to workout Tuesday or today because I was doing good to breathe without any additional stress...I hate having asthma! If you smoke - STOP...the pleasure is not worth the long term effects!

I did delight in the fact that I lost 2lbs...woohoo! I'll take it and hopefully be back to full steam in a couple more days.

All is well, food is still on track - just a lil residual guilty for not working out, but I know that is the right thing to do given my health right now.

Good week

I'm guessing I'm doing something right - I've managed a 4lb loss this week!

I haven't seen a loss that great since early in this journey but I am so excited to have it now. Eating Clean really has made a huge difference in both my weight loss and hunger.

I made a new dish last night - It was a BIG HIT with the family.

I got it from the Clean Eating Magazine "Orange Shrimp with Orange -Spinach Pilaf".

I will post the recipe a bit later after my workout, but here is a picture to tempt ya!

Sticking with it

Wow does it pay-off to Stick with something, like this new healthier lifestyle!
I woke-up to an AWESOME 2lbs loss for this week - putting me at 80lbs lost {finally}!
I'm so thrilled. I lost 6lbs in Dec. during the first 7-10days of the months - but then hit a standstill and was certainly mentally considering that I might be at that dirty "P' word...so glad to see I was wrong!

Tuesdays Workout:
20 minute run

* couldn't finish my intended workout, as my hip has been somewhat sore and yesterday while running it was just sharp shooting pains.

So I'm gonna lay off a couple days and see how it goes. I was planning to enter a local 5K that Friday is the last day to register for {race day is 2/27}...this has been a big goal of mine. I hate to pay and not be able to run, but I also hate to NOT pay and feel better quickly and wish I could run. Decisions stink

Dark Days

The past 24hours have been a drama filled roller coaster. The old me would have said "screw it" and found some comfort in the closest bag of chocolate...but I'm proud to say I didn't handle the stress that way this time.

Women...what can I say. You put more than 2 in a room and the sparks will eventually fly. I can't stand drama. I feel like I am having to leave so many things and people behind on my journey to change. I'm sure it's for the best, but hard to face so many changes. I guess when your really trying to accomplish a goal - you can truly see who your supporters are - and who more importantly are the saboteurs. I'm just having to work thru eliminating all the negative in my life.

On a brighter note I weighted in at a loss of 1lb this week - I'LL TAKE IT!

Hot 100 - Update

HOT 100 UPDATE

1. lose 5lbs per month - 5lbs exactly...WooHoo
2. workout with weights 2x's a week - didn't do weights last week, did running "couch to 5K"
3. no bread for snacks - did excellent - no more crackers!

Most of the month I was stuck at a 2lb loss and the last week, Thanksgiving week of all things I lost 3 lbs! I am shocked and amazed and ever so grateful to earn those 3 pounds! Since I started doing the couch to 5K running - I'm guessing that boosted my lose. I'd begun to think I might be at that weights forever!

I'm looking forward to December. On the 15th my scrapbooking groups "Biggest Loser round 2" ends...I won the first round, if the numbers are about the same as our last group weight in - I will likely win this round too...lol!

Hope you all have a great Monday - after our wonderful long weekend break for thanksgiving!

FINALLY!

I stopped weighing for several days in frustration that I'd been at the same weight for 2 weeks and only 1/10 of a pound from 70 lost. This morning to my joy I lost that 1/10 plus and extra 1/2 lb! WOOHOO!!!

Hot 100 - Weekly Wrap-up

MY HOT 100 GOALS

1. lose 5lbs. a month - lost 7lbs!!!
2. do weights 2x's a week - did 3days
3. No BREAD for snacks - done

As this week draws to an end...life is good and on track. Working out at the gym is becoming easier by the day...while water aerobics is fun - I'm dreading those days because it's so darn cold now. I've decided to not do the unlimited membership for November and most likely will cut back to 2 days a week. With all the hardware in my legs...the cold and water chill really make me ache...I will just have to see how it goes as time progresses.

I'm loving the weight workouts...hoping to get some 1 on 1 time for advice and a lil training from a friend of my husbands who is a body builder.

I can't believe how fast October flew by! Only 46 days till Christmas!!!

Eating has been really good. I've been focusing on the clean eating. I'm totally off Sprite Zero..and all Caffine (my coffee habit). I am still indulging in decaf. coffee but MUCH less and barley using any coffee creamer (sugar free of course).

reason to celebrate

Yesterday was my 2 year anniversary of quitting smoking! What a milestone that is for me...I wanted to quit for some long, glad I finally followed thru!

Eating was good this weekend - had a little tiny bit of BBQ at my brother's Sunday.
Got some AWESOME new shoes - needed them badly and only had to try on like 30 pair to find the right ones for me. I hate buying shoes...my feet are so picky (an have expensive taste)

Monday eating - I seemed to snack all day, which is totally out of the normal for me. Not sure if it was because it was gloomy and raining, I had a kid home sick and my routine was off, or if I just had a bad day. I didn't totally blow it...but did have one cup of coffee more than I typically allow myself (additional 2 points) and one slice of banana bread I made my husband (5 points - but my daughter swear I should have only counted it as 3).

weighed in this morning - 1 lb loss...I'll take it!

Today I am right on track food wise:
B: English muffin, 1 tbsp peanut butter, coffee (6)
L: lean cuisine (6)
S: kids cliff bar (2)
D: planning on fish and broccolli