Update: Almost 6 months in

A brief update to all three of you that follow my ramblings:

I think I'm near the 50-pound mark. I am also within 3 pounds of comfortably fitting into a size 14 jeans....from Old Navy!!!!! I can't begin to explain how excited that makes me. I haven't been that size since 2000. EIGHT YEARS!!!!!

When I started this diet I thought I could lose some weight, but never this much. I have to admit that I'm surprised I've been able to commit to this lifestyle change. And it truly is a lifestyle change. And I think it's one I can maintain. But perhaps most importantly I think I've realized that I deserve to be healthy and fit and not hide behind baggy clothes and extra weight. I just needed to start believing in myself.

Now that I'm all hip and stuff and on Facebook. I'll post some photos on the blog in case anyone wants to see the slimmer me.

Long time no post

Wow! I haven't posted in a loooooong time. I know there are four of you waiting with anticipation for my next entry. :)

The diet is plugging along. Getting in the regular workouts. The weird thing is that my body feels crappy if I don't make it in to exercise. I guess my body likes to workout.....who knew? :)
I did have a happy moment a couple of weeks ago: I actually tried on and purchased a pair of jeans at Eddie Bauer. I swear I almost burst out crying in the dressing room. It was like they were made for me. And they were a little loose. No sausage pants for me!! Julia said "Mommy, you're beautiful when you lose weight!" From the mouths of babes! I also bought a real-life dress, too, which was really great. I know the rest of the 70 pounds might come off slower, but now that I'm over the "hump" I think I can slowly but surely whittle off the last half. Next doctor weigh-in is Monday, keep your fingers crossed!!

P.S. I've added the link to the best. jeans. ever. Click on the title of the post to see 'em.