Closet Clear-out

Dec 13, 2009

This is when I start to actually believe that this is happening to me.  This morning I had the opportunity of clearing a massive garbage bag full of clothes from my closet and for once, it's not because they were too small!  I'm excited to find that I'm swimming in size 16s (my 18s fell right off of me) and my 14s make me look like a raggamuffin, just too baggy! I'm now into some of the clothes given to me by a good friend...size 12s and 11s.  I fit back into my size 31 jeans on the weekend and was dancing around my room like I'd won the lottery.  I know there will be more weight loss ahead but for me...I feel 10x better about myself just seeing that I'm creeping close to single-digit sizes.

I've only lost 30 lbs and am one month post-op officially as of yesterday but that is HUGE for me.  It took me 2 YEARS to put that on...and a month to take it off.  I love my little jellybean (aka the sleeve *lol*). 

Has anyone found any safe, gentle exercises to do (besides walking) while their abs heal up? I'm very nervous about stretching and tearing things...but being as though it's -40 out, I'm hoping to find a class that might be gentle enough to work out for me...indoors :)

Also...to track or not to track?  I KNOW I haven't been getting all the water or protein that I need despite my best efforts, do you find that tracking helps force you to get those last little bits in?  What do you use? Any good aps for the blackberry?!

I'm excited and starting to feel hot again - hoping to drop another 10 lbs or so before we leave for our trip January 5 - we'll see how that goes.

Thanks everyone for all of your help and support, my jellybean COULD have done it without you but it would have NEVER been as much fun!!! You guys are fantastic and your tips and hints have saved me from a life of tuna, tuna and more tuna!

Lighter dayz ahead :)

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