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I went on a bit of a blogging hiatus…sometimes I forget and then sometimes I just feel like I don’t have anything to say or don’t feel like updating…sorry not sorry? So this post is gonna be pretty random and bulleted…deal with it 🙂
- As of this morning, just over 6 months out, I hit the 100 lbs lost since surgery mark! This makes me so excited and I’m kind of in disbelief a little bit. I lost 100 lbs in 6 months? And 140 in 10 Â months? What the what?!
- I’ve stepped up my gym game BIG time…and it was MUCH needed. I’m going 4-5 days a week now, see the trainer once a week and alternate with all cardio and a combo of cardio/strength training. I really think it’s making a difference in not only the scale, but also my measurements and the way clothes are fitting me!
- I went to Old Navy over the weekend to return a pair of jeans that were too big (say what?!) and decided to grab a pair of 20’s and try them on. And you know what? THEY FIT!! They’re a little snug, but THEY FIT…and they fit well enough that I can wear them now, but they’re snug enough that I don’t think I’ll grow out of them super fast. You better believe I bought those suckers! I also bought a sweater in an XXL and a tunic in an XL. This means that I can officially wear clothes that are NOT PLUS SIZE!! Woohooooooo! I know ON’s clothes run a little big…BUT, I also bought a cardigan in an XXL from Gap, sooooo there’s that 🙂 🙂
- I’ve finished week 2 of Couch25K on Monday. I decided that I’m going to repeat week 2 as I still need to work on controlling my breathing at 90 seconds before I bump up to 3 minutes. I’ll re-start Week 2 Day 1 tonight and hopefully will be on to Week 3 in no time!
- I decided to try the elliptical last night…I’ve NEVER been able to stay on it very long. So I told myself I’d do 10 minutes. I ended up doing 30 minutes for a distance of 2 miles…it. felt. awesome.
- I’m all around feeling good….I’m finding I’m a more positive person. I don’t feel like an outsider anymore. I’m feeling more like a “normal” person, not a fat person. I don’t worry that people are staring at me when I go out anymore b/c of my hugeness….now I feel like I blend in a little better. I don’t have to worry about not fitting in a seat or getting out of breath because I’m going up some steps. I’m healthier and happier and that is a pretty amazing feeling.
Week 25 & 26 stats:
Week 24 weight: 298.8
Week 25 weight: 295.8
Week 26 weight: 292.6
Total 2 Week Loss: 6.2 lbs
Lost since surgery: 97.2 lbs
Total lost: 135.6 lbs since January