Nov 19 - 90 pounds gone!!!!

If you had asked me last year if I thought I could lose 90 pounds in 5 months I would have laughed at you.... but here I am, 5 months since surgery and down 90 freakin pounds lol

I cant begin to tell you what a difference this has made in my life.  Ive never been so happy, or energetic or motivated to to anything.  Ive been going to Curves everyday... and loving every minute of it!!!!!

Im still learning, and I still have bad days, bad hours, bad minutes... but they are definitely father apart now, so I am enjoying the good days so much more! 

I could never have gotten where I am without my husband, kids and family.  I am so thankful for all the support I have had!!!!! 

Ten more pounds and I get my tattoo!  Cant wait!!!!!

Nov 17/11 - Family Portrait

Today my husband, children and I had a family portrait done!  It was our first one.  Why you ask?  I think you know.  I never wanted to do one because of how I looked... but they turned out pretty good!  Im really glad we did them.. and I now have presents to give to grandparents for Christmas!

Nov 9/11 - Zumba :)

Today I had my 6th workout at Curves.  Everyday I go I love it even more!!!! I even purchased a few Curves tshirts.. so now I fit right in lol  And the machines are getting easier.. I think Ive picked it up pretty quick :)  The back of my legs are killing me though but it comes with the territory.

Tomorrow morning I get to be set up on CurvesSmart.  I'm excited to get going and to have it push me.  That way Ill know if I'm doing it right!  I decided to go back today to do a Zumba class.  I wasn't sure if I would go since I was so tired after my workout.. but I couldn't resist! 

IT WAS SOOO HARD LOL   The instructor was awesome, and full of energy.. but she could move in ways that I don't think I will ever be able to!  For every one step I did she did about three.. and no matter how hard I tried my legs couldn't keep up!  Also I am so not coordinated!  Trying to move my hands and legs at the same time was a huge challenge.  Thankfully I did not feel embarrassed at all and spent most of the time laughing at myself. 

By the end my heart was pumping and I was super sweaty so I must have been doing something right!  I'm going to keep going every week.. hopefully I will pick up on the moves.  Ill also be able to practice between classes on Zumba for Wii :)  I love that its at Curves and that it is only per class.  You have the choice to Zumba the whole time, or Zumba for one min, and then to a machine for one min.  Cant wait till next week!!! I highly recommend it!!!

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Oh ya.. I was at GT BOUTIQUE lol.. and one of the cashiers was looking at me.. and said... There's something different about you... you got your hair done.. but that's not it.. you've lost weight!!!!!   LOL   People are really starting to notice!!!   And like Ive said before.. I really appreciate the compliments.. but I don't know what to say!!!!

Nov 7/11 - My Tattoo Idea!

ALRIGHT!!! Here it is.. This is going to be the tattoo I get when I have lost 100 pounds... I was going to put "I did it".. but I will never be DONE wls.. so I CAN DO IT will be a constant reminder for me :) This is just the idea.. Jason on of our artists is going to draw it up much better for me! Cant wait!!!!  When I lose more than that I will put a line through 100 and put 150 underneath etc lol

Nov 5/11 - Small World :)

I met a fellow OHer this morning :)

I was at Curves for my third workout... (I now get to do the machines on my own lol yay!) and as I was getting my shoes on, someone tapped me on the shoulder.  I turned around and a lady asked me if my name was Dollface.  She recognized me from ObesityHelp.com!  I thought that was pretty awesome and Im glad I went in when I did!  Its always nice to meet someone from here and be able to put a face to the name!

My workout was awesome and Im so glad I have decided to do this!  My butt and upper back are a bit sore but soo worth it!

I was so pumped this morning that I walked to Curves, and then after my workout met up with my husband and walked to Timmy's for a tea (decaf) and then walked to work :)  Lets see if Im still pumped after my 10 hour shift tonight lol

Nov 4/11 - Bariatric Bad Girls Club

Bariatric Bad Girls Club... my new favorite site lol... lots of great girls who have had surgery.. sharing their stories.. highs and lows... with an edge ;) lol.. they also have a facebook group if you are interested!  I'm hooked.. and I just ordered my hoodie and Bad Girl in a Box..  cant wait!  I'm even thinking it will make a great tattoo when reach 100 pounds lost.

Here is my new second home... where I plan to be 6 days a week.. (they are closed on Sundays lol)  I had my second work out today.. well.. really my first since yesterday was just getting used to the machines.  I loved it even more :)  I tried their Chocolate protein shake.. added some ice and strawberries and its not bad :)  

I ran into my father in law at Dollarama after my workout.. and it took him a second to register who I was!  LoL  It made me feel good!

The only negative thing that I have noticed is that I can eat more now... I guess after 5 months I'm at normal... so I just have to REALLY watch my portions... I still cant handle carbs very well.. especially breads and pastas... so I stay away pretty much completely lol 

I'm getting there... and loving the journey :)

Nov 3/11 - First workout in 6 years!

This morning I had my first workout at Curves.  I haven't been there in 6 years and I definitely haven't done any other work outs in between lol...

It felt sooo good to be back!  I know people might think its an old lady workout... but it made me sweat and got my heart rate up lol... and it definitely was working my muscles!  Everyone there is so nice and not judgmental.. no one gave my tattoos a second thought and treated me equally.. which is nice :)

The machines are so great.. and they have a new chip system that really pushes you to do your best.  I have to say the best part of today was the stretching at the end.  I twisted and pulled in ways I didn't even know I could.. and it felt SO GOOD!

This is going to sound redundant.. but I feel great! LOL.. Its so nice to be active and part of something.. and have something to look forward to.  I know its only been one day.. but I am determined to stick this out!  I love Curves :)

Cant wait for tomorrow!

Nov 2/11 - Good Day ... Curves :)

Today was a good day :)  First of all.. I felt really good in my outfit today lol... (with the help of slimpressions)  Two people came in to the shop that haven't seen me in a few months.. who neither knew that I had surgery and both commented on how much weight Ive lost.  It felt so great.. but I still get red faced and embarrassed when they compliment me lol... Its so great to know that people are noticing though!

After work I headed to Curves.  I had a membership there years ago.. and I really loved the atmosphere and the work out.  I went back and forth between joining there or a gym.. but I think for now I made the right choice.  For someone who hasn't worked out in 6 years... it will ease me back into it.. and having someone there to keep me motivated and knowing that I have a time limit will help me keep my pace.  Once Ive reached my goal weight and I'm ready to do more toning.. I might think about doing the gym thing.

I'm really excited for my first work out tomorrow!  And for Zumba... I'm pretty sure its going to kick my butt for the first few times!!!  They had a promotional deal on that if you donated to Breast Cancer they wave your 0 sign up fee..  so it only cost me to join! 

The pieces to my puzzle are finally fitting together!!!  I'm so ready for this!