Day Nineteen

Weight 259.4

Another day where I stayed the same.  I'll take it.  Should be a hot humid day.  So glad we have AC this whole summer!!  Happy sweating all!

~M

Day Eighteen

Weight 259.4lb 

Finally in the 250s.  I know that's still quite alot of weight but, I haven't been in the 250's in a LONG time.  I might have been there for about 2 mins after the twins were born.  Each day it gets a little more mundane with my lack of food choices.  It's worth it though.  I know some will say it's not healthy to lose so much weight so fast but, that's part of the protocol and daily maintenance that goes along with this plan.  I can't wait to introduce dairy back to my diet come June 25th, maybe sooner!  June 24th is the longest (40 days) I can keep doing what I'm doing.  Almost 1/2 way there!  We'll see if I make it till then!! 

~M

Day Seventeen

Weight 261

Apparently I'm going to have to be very patient to get to the 250s.  I'm trying to hang on!!  I'm confident I'll get there, just wish it was sooner!!  Today is going to be a rough day fighting temptation.  Picnics and BBQs...Lord help us!

~M

Day Sixteen

Weight 261.8 lb

Lost several more ounces.  Slipped on some jeans I haven't worn since probably 2004 if not 2003.  Why did I still have them in my closet?  I'm not sure.  Faith, maybe!!!  Rick told me if I wasn't careful I'd be getting #4.  (Referring to child #4!)  I laughed and rolled my eyes.  His belly is showing significant shrinkage and he's looking good.  Here's to a strong weekend with LOTS of temptation in our path.  We can do it!

~M

Day Fifteen

Weight 262.6 lb

Neck 15"                      1/4" lost
Chest (boobs) 46"      1/2" lost
Chest 40.5"                 1/2" lost
Waist 51"                     1/2" lost
Hips 54"                     1 1/2" lost
Thigh 30"                    1" lost each
Calf 16.5"                     1/2" lost each
Upper Arm 16"           0" lost
Lower Arm 11.5"        0" lost
Knee 18.5"                  1/2" lost each

The lost totals are just this week, not cummalative! 
That's 7 1/4" lost this week! 
5.6 lbs lost this week!
Approx 15" lost total
And 13.6 lbs lost total


I'll think about revealing my diet here shortly, for those that don't know!!!

~M

Day Fourteen

Weight 263 lb

Whew!  Yesterday was a rough day.  Tack on pms, all this rain, and wanting some damn chocolate, I was quite a wreck yesterday.  I apologize to anyone I may have bitched at.  Being down 1.5 lbs this morning is my reward for not giving in.  Of course, Rick was down 2.5 lb this morning.  Tomorrow is measurement day for me.  Hoping for some noticeable changes.  Cheers to the long weekend ahead!

~M

Day Thirteen

Weight 264.6

Same as yesterday.  Seems to be my pattern on this diet.  Lose for a couple days, stand still for a couple days!  I'll take any progress I can get!  Now if it would stop raining!

~M

Day Twelve is Swell

Weight 264.6lbs 

Feeling good.  Little groggy this morning but that's ok.  Having a play date today with some of Dina's classmates.  Should be a good day!!

~M

Day Eleven...can I rhyme with Heaven again?!?!

Weight 265.4  Down just over 11lbs!

So happy this morning on the scale.  Proof that you HAVE to get in the suggested water amount on this diet!  And, follow protocol!!  So happy to have a great support group, you know who you are.  Rick is down 9lbs in 9days!  Just the motivation we need to keep on keeping on!!! 

~M

Day Nine, Feeling Fine!

Weight 267 lbs

Feeling good.  Today is going to be a busy day.  Here's hoping I don't feel it too harshly with everything I have planned today.  Have a great Saturday everyone!!

~M

Just some observations!

So, I've noticed that I'm sleeping ALOT better.  Not sure if it's the healthy food or my body burning up all this fat that's making me sleep better.  Either way, I'll take it.  My nose is working really well too.  I'm smelling things that I wouldn't think I could.  This is not necesarily a good thing when walking into the twins room and smelling the poopy butts at a whole new level!!!  I got Dina a happy meal yesterday from McD for her last day of school treat.  The smell almost made me vomit.  That's never happened to me.  Rick is down about 5 lbs, he's a couple days behind me on the diet.  Glad that he's showing progress too!  I'm sure he'll surpass me any day now!!

~M

Week Two, you better be true!!!

Weight 268.2 lb   Up a little from yesterday, but today was measurement day!

Here goes...

Neck 15.25"                1/4" lost
Chest (boobs) 46.5"   1/2" lost
Chest 41"                     1" lost
Waist 51.5"                  1 1'/2" lost
Hips 55.5"                   1/2" lost
Thigh 31"                    1/2" lost
Calf 17"                        1/2" lost
Upper Arm 16"           1/2" lost
Lower Arm 11.5"        3" lost (CRAZY, can we say bloated!?!)

That's 8.25" lost!!  Seems crazy!  Of course, I have several more inches to go!!!  I guess I will be happy with that, considering I gained a few oz from yesterday. 
Week 1 synopsis: 8 lbs lost & 8.25" lost!!!
Hoping it's a good weekend!!

~M

Day Seven, I'm in Heaven!

Weight 267.8 lb  Down another 2.4lbs

I'm a happy girl with a busy day ahead!!

More to come!

~M

Day 6

Weight 270.2 lb

Nothing lost, nothing gained!  I did some quick measurements, not too accurate.  Looks like I've lost 1/2" on my neck and waist and an 1" on my chest.  Of course, I sacrifice my boobs for everything else.  Glad Rick isn't a breast man! 

~M

Feeling alive on day FIVE!

Weight 270.2  down ANOTHER 3 lbs!!

Say what you will about this diet, when you find out which one, I'm in love.  Granted it's early, so maybe it's just puppy love.  But, I'll take it!!

~M

Good start to Day 4!

Weight 273.2lbs  DOWN 3 lbs!!

What a great way to start the day!!  Of course, I'm tired, as usual, but that usually wears off in an hour or so.  I may start drinking black coffee for that extra kick.  We'll see! 

~M

Day Three

Weight 276.2lb

Up just under a pound but, I'm starting hard core today on the fruits and water.  Bring on the detox!  Had a great night, last night, with new friends.  Even Rick raved about Adam, one comment being, "He's a real cool guy!"  So excited to have friends close by, with kids esentially the same age, with similar interests!  Woodbecks, you're stuck with us!!!  LOL

~M

On to Day 2!

Weight: still 275.4lb 

Had a good day yesterday.  Bought a lot of fresh and some organic foods.  Water bottles, a digital food scale, snack size baggies, etc to help us be successful on our journey.  Thank you to everyone for your support!  It is greatly appreciated!

~M

Day One!

Weight 275.4lb
Measurements
Neck 15.5"
Chest (across breasts) 47"
Chest (below) 42"
Waist 53"
Hips 56"
Thighs 31.5"
Calf 17.5"
Upper arm 16.5"
Forearm 14.5"

Now, I'm going to go crawl in a hole and diet! 

~M

Dr Approved!

I went and saw my doctor today.  She has given me the go ahead!  Rick and I will be starting our jouney this weekend!!

~M

So it begins....

So, this is all new to me.  I've never really considered myself an "open book."  Carpe diem, right?  I have a doctors appt in the am to discuss a weight loss plan.  I have friends who've had great success with this diet and I've heard my share of skepticism from others.  I'm debating not revealing "my diet" until I have some proven success (also, my way to drag you in!).   Every diet works differently with each person.  So how about a little history?!?!

My weight has always been a bone of contention with me.  I don't believe that I was ever the "chubby" girl but, certain people made sure to let me know I wasn't "skinny."  I remember being embarassed when my dress for Homecoming, my freshman year of hs, was a 12 when my mom was approx a size 6 or so and always a "tiny thing."  {Granted, my mom is 5'2" and my father 6'4".  I clearly have my father's genes at 5'9.5"!!}  Of course, I look at that picture now and wonder what I was worried about?  I'd love to be a size 12!  

Few things will always be with me, some may consider it scarring of my emotions, and maybe it is!  When I was about 10 or 12 I remember my maternal grandmother informing me I had a double chin.  I was not fat, by any means, at either of those ages.  Another memory I have that brings me great laughter is with both my grandmothers.  I was preparing for my hs graduation and preparing 2 small frozen pizzas for lunch.  My maternal gma made sure to let me know it wasn't healthy and that I was fat.  My paternal gma chimed right in.  I believe her words to my mat. gma were, "It's none of your damn business so shut up."  It speaks volumes to the character of both women!  

Fast forward 15yrs and I'm still struggling with my addiction to processed quick, frozen food, especially pizza.  The most successful weight loss I've had in those 15 yrs was when I did WW in 2000-2001.  I lost approx 75lbs, maybe more.  Of course, I then met my husband and the comfortable love and over eating started to take over, that seems to occur in most relationships.  The other great weight loss I've experienced was during pregnancy.  I lost approx 25-30lb during my first daughters pregnancy, not to mention the added weight loss that delivery brings, only to gain it all back within 6mo-1yr post delivery.  I had twins in April 2010 and lost 35lbs during the first 5mos, to gain it back the last few months.  I esentially gained nothing during my pregnancy with the twins, in fact, I lost 5lbs instead.  After delivery, I was thrilled with the scale for about 6mos.  Then the weight starts slamming itself back on.  In the past few months I've struggled to lose 10lbs.  I am also hypothyroid which just makes it even harder to lose weight.

I went and purchased new summer crops this past weekend and was delighted to see that I needed a smaller size.  This has created a fire in me.  I want to be 2 sizes smaller....at least!  Not a huge goal, a doable one.  So, here goes me laying it all there.

Sep 1995, 17yrs, start of senior year 180lbs  size, not sure
June 1996, 17yrs, graduation 220lbs  size 18
Oct 2000, 22yrs  295ish lbs (ended 3yr 1st serious relationship)
May 2001, 22yrs  215lbs (began dating husband)  size 18 
Oct 2004, 26yrs  wedding day 270lbs size 24
Jan 2007,  28yrs  317.4lbs  size 28-30
May 2011, 32yrs  275ish lbs size 24

So, there you go.  Balls to the wall out there.  Here I am, take it or leave it.  My husband and I are planning to do the same diet and start it together.  I hope to document our journey and do it well!  If anything, I hope this blog will help others to feel comfortable in their own skin.  I believe women are beautiful, no matter their size.  But, maybe that's something a "fat chick" says!!!


~M