The Worst Weight Loss Plan Ever!

Last week, I was on the worst weight loss plan ever!  Sadly, I was sick as a dog, and I wasn't able to keep anything down.  I lost 3 pounds in 1 day.  I've regained 1 1/2 pounds of that, so I'm not dehydrated any more (which is good), but I've not been able to walk since Wednesday because I've been so sick.

I finally got a picture together of me at 288 pounds in December 2009 and me at 248 pounds May 16th.  It's been a lot of hard work, and the work's not over, but it's great to actually SEE the progress.

Here's some stats:  I've lost 43 pounds since March 1st.  I've gone from a size 28 or 4X to a size 22 or 2X.  My BMI has gone from 46 to 39.  It's kind of embarrassing admitting my weight and size in such a public manner, but the reality is, I can't hide my size.  I can't hide my weight.  Hiding the actual numbers never worked for making me appear smaller, so hopefully by shining a light on the reality of the numbers, it'll be easier to make them less embarrassing.

If you're reading this and thinking that you can't manage to lose weight, get off the couch and just start.  That's what I did, and I'm on my way!

Milestone Weight!

I've been losing weight for 72 days now, and while I haven't been blogging every day, every single day I'm aware of what I eat, and what impact it will have on my body.  I try very hard to not eat things that are unhealthy, but once in a while I slip.

This morning when I got on the scale, I hit a major milestone.  Today I weigh 250 pounds.  I know...It's still a lot, but I'm on my way.  I haven't been this weight in over 6 years.  I've lost 38 pounds in 72 days.  I'm losing almost 1/2 a pound a day.

I went to Kohl's the other day because I had $40 in Kohl's cash and I wasn't going to waste it.  I decided to purchase clothes smaller than I have in years, and I'd just wait to fit into them.  My own little goal outfit.  I came home and I decided to try them on...just to see how far I had to go until them fit, and they fit then!  I don't have a picture of me in them, but I plan on taking one this weekend and I'll be sure to post it.

For everyone who is supporting me on this quest...thank you so much.  Every comment, every look, every hug...they all help keep me motivated to keep going.  For those of you who watch the Biggest Loser, I've lost 13.19% of my starting weight.

For anyone who thinks they can't do this...you can!  It's honestly so much easier than I thought it would be.  I'm so glad I finally made the change I've always wanted to do.