Happy Birthday, JA!

It is my BFF's birthday today. I can't believe we have known eachother for 35 years! Crazy. I hope she has a great day. So far January has not been easy for her.

Success!

So I lost another 2 pounds this week. I am at 262.5. That makes 13.5 pounds total. I still have 86.5 pounds left. It seems insurmountable some days. I don't want to lose my will to do this. I really need to add exercise to this routine.

I also want to add pics of my projects to this blog.

Have a wonderful day!

Weight today - 264.5! 11.5 pounds in 2 weeks. Yahoo!

I am going to try to post everyday, but that hasn't worked out so far, has it?

I did make it through week one on phase 1 of South Beach. I lost 6.5 pounds, so as of yesterday, I weighed 269.5. I feel better that I am out of the 270's, that is for sure. I thought that my cravings were supposed to decrease! I want sugar and fruit so bad. And cereal. I am doing ok with the potatoes and bread though. We went to Chili's on Friday and I had fajitas without the tortillas. It was yummy. I just wish I could cook for myself the same way.

On a sad note, Jennifer's Dad, Gregg, died on Saturday. It was quick and definitely unexpected. It has made me think about my own parents and their mortality. I know that no one lives forever, but it is hard to think about the day that they will not be around anymore. I feel so horrible for the Merrill family, and I think it hurts even more because I have known them more than 80% of my life. I have been on vacation with them. I spent more weekends at their house than my own in my younger years. Love to them.

2 days down, 12 more on Phase 1! I got really hungry this afternoon, but had some tea and it really helped. I am doing OK! I want to weigh myself, yet I know that I need to wait until Sunday again. Yahoo!

Ok, here goes! I weigh 276 today(eek)! I really am ready for this! Have a wonderful day!

I had my "last supper" tonight at Nicolos. A cheesy sausage and mushroom calzone. I sure am going to miss the bread, potatoes and pasta. But I will be stronger and healthier for leaving them behind!

By the way, old friends are the best. I have such a hard time making friends, and it is awesome that some people know me so well and I don't have to try hard to enjoy myself. Love you Camps and Farrells!

See you tomorrow for the big weigh in!

Happy New Year

So, it is the beginning of 2010 today. I can hardly believe how fast the last decade went. And this year, my little man will officially become a teenager. Scary!

I have a goal for this year. I don't want to call it a resolution, because I really don't like that word. I would like to lose 100 pounds! It will be incredibly hard, especially since my perimenapausal body doesn't have great metabolism, but I really think I can do it. Lots of exercise and eating much better will be the key! Right now I think that cutting the carbs will have to be the way to go. I am so addicted to potatoes, bread and chocolate!

Sunday I will weigh myself and take a picture and get started on this new journey. I will document my progress here. Jeff has promised me a "new" Suburban when I lose 55 pounds. That will be cool!

Happy New Year!