Now that my appointments are further in between and I am just doing day to day things, I haven’t really updated my blog. I lead a pretty boring life, over all. I know there are a few family members (and maybe friends) that would like to hear about my progress though.
It’s funny. There are days where I look down at myself or look in the mirror and REALLY see my weight loss. I’ll look down at my stomach and notice how much less it sticks out or how much of my lap I can now see! I’ll notice that my thighs are so much smaller and that the skin is sagging on my thighs, arms and stomach and just feel so excited that it’s coming off. BUT then there are other days I’ll look in the mirror and I see the same person that I was at the beginning. The sagging double chin and the protruding stomach and I’ll think to myself – UGH! You are so gross! Where is the progress??? It’s funny that you can see yourself so different just from day to day.
I had to break down and buy some new underwear the other day. Ha ha. Tommie had mentioned how it just hangs down in the butt. I try to hold on to the clothes i have for as long as I can, because I’m not done losing and don’t want to spend too much to buy too many new one’s….though I have some. I have four trash bags full of clothes to give away, and I’m adding to it daily. I haven’t went out to try to find any good thrift stores yet. I have bought a few things out of catalogs though.
I’m down 77 lbs as of today. I’m hoping to reach 100 lbs lost before my 6 month follow up appointment in August! I have 23 lbs to go before I reach it. I think I can do it. Tommie and I have continued to keep up on our walking and when he gets me to the gym, I’m doing my strength training. I ordered a new swimsuit, but haven’t tried it on yet. I’m hoping to be able to go swimming some this summer! I got a season pass to Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun. Tommie doesn’t have a pass, so I’ll need to go with other people, but I have several friends with season passes. ((Plus I’ll be going with my brother and sister in law and nephew when they visit next month))
Tommie and I have now requested off time from work for our vacation in August. We are planning on going to Vancouver. This will be my first time in Canada (and Tommie’s). I think we’ll be meeting Tommie’s daughter up there also, as long as she can arrange to get off work. I’m hoping to do a lot of outdoor activity while there. We’re looking forward to it. If you have ever been there and have suggestions on things to do – please, let me know! Always good to get firsthand experience on such things! 😀
Well – that is all I have for now. I’m sure I’ll think of more after I hit post, but oh well. Thanks for reading. 🙂 Keep in touch!