On a brighter note....

If you read my last entry, you know that I have a weakness once a year and devour nearly an entire package of oreo's by myself.   Usually, it's about this time of year- winter, before spring. 

Since I did have this moment- or moments (I would like to state for the record that I did not eat the package all in one sitting- even for having a weakness for (a lot of) Oreo's once a year I do have limitations!) of weakness I thought I should check in with my progress.

I am, again holding steady (even with the Oreo consuption) on the scale, but the measurement numbers have been changing.  I lost another 1.5 inches off my waist!  This is thrilling to me since that means I only have 2 inches to go to fit into my wedding dress that I ordered (so says the size chart).

I'm not feeling great today- so no gym for me- I barely made it to work.  On the drive there I kept thinking "What am I doing? I am going to accomplish nothing...." Sigh.

The pants I'm wearing are fitting better too- specifically through the hip and thigh area.  I guess I know where I loose my inches last! Bummer. The waist will have to wait- but I'm sure it will catch up in the slim down show down.

It better...

It would be amazing if I ended up being the exact measurements of my dress for our wedding. Alterations? What alterations? 

Moments of weakness....

I have to admit- I have been very guilty this past weekend- of having a few moments of weakness.  The moment of weakness came in the form of a package of OREO cookies.

Every year, about this time, I have a tendancy to splurge and eat Oreo cookies. 

Let's just say I ate most of the package myself.

This was not helpful to my progress....

you know you've lost weight when...

you think your pants are falling down... but its actually your underwear.

there's not much more to say...

Goodbye Plateau!

I stepped on the scale this morning and thought "maybe today..."

Maybe today the number will be less than 161- maybe I finally broke through... but maybe not.

I held my breath and waited for the beep....

159.6!

My jaw dropped and I was (and still am) in disbelief.  I had finally done it- I had finally broken through the 160 lb. barrier.

I could hardly speak let alone type about it.

I am speechless- I am without speech.

My fiance gave me a big hug this morning and told me 'good job!' He knows how important it is for me to be healthier.

It finally happened. I have been waffling between 166-161 since July, after our second son was born.  It's not easy after having a baby or two.  I haven't been below 160 since before I was pregnant with our first son- so 3 years ago!

I wouldn't give up- I knew I couldn't- because if I gave up it would be a slippery slope back to even larger numbers. Gaining would be so disappointing and not the kind of example I want to set for our kids. 

159.6-- it's not the ultimate goal but it is a small step in the right direction.... Actually, it's about 3 pounds in the right direction! 

It feels good to know I'm not broken and good "old fashioned" exercise and watching what you eat can make all the difference in the world.