http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/Jobsies's Bloghttp://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/12/16/update-on-the-party---/Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:21:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/12/16/update-on-the-party---/Sandy nugged me so here's an update. I'll try to post a picture later...<br/><br/>So, I went to the party, and wore the teal jersey dress.  We had such a nice time, it was fun to see the people we usually only see in sweats and working out, dressed up and having ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/12/12/party-tonight/Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:02:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/12/12/party-tonight/So, my mentor is having a big party tonight.  She was my WW leader and she opened her own studio where she does exercise and group meetings.  She's a big reason for my success and I adore her. She's become one of my best friends this year.<br/><br/>So, tonight's her launch ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/12/01/last-month-of-the-year----/Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:32:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/12/01/last-month-of-the-year----/So, I've been in a bit of a stall, but with 195 pounds gone I really can't be upset.  I feel so normal -- even though I still have quite a way to go.  I feel like 'everyone' else at this point...I need to lose weight but I am almost ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/09/05/almost-a-year-out--/Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:46:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/09/05/almost-a-year-out--/I just realized that I may be under 200 pounds by April 15th.  Now keep in mind that I work tax season so every year I try to see how much I can lose during tax season.  Last year was the first year I had actually lost, of course that ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/08/09/what-a-change-----/Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:38:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/08/09/what-a-change-----/Last year I went on vacation and I was dreading it the week before.  Nothing fit, I was huge, and while I was happy to be seeing friends, I was so tired all the time and had so much to do before leaving.<br/><br/>Last year, I could barely help carry my own things ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/07/28/and-it-keeps-on-going--/Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:39:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/07/28/and-it-keeps-on-going--/So, I'm officially down 175 pounds and 30 points of my BMI.  I just can't get over how the weight continues to come off, how little I can eat and be satisfied, and how much I am enjoying exercising.<br/><br/>it's a whole other world, that's for sure.<br/><br/>I'm smaller than I was when ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/05/18/a-huge-accomplishment---/Mon, 18 May 2009 17:40:00 -0700http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/05/18/a-huge-accomplishment---/I still can't believe it.  This week will be my eight months from surgery.  I am down 150 pounds, halfway to goal. Before I was wearing a tight 5x, now I am in a comfortable 2x.  I never knew it would be this great.<br/><br/>I also did a Five Mile Walk this weekend ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/02/27/new-goal-met--/Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:01:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/02/27/new-goal-met--/So I am down 125 pounds and officially 40% of my excess weight.  Twenty five more pounds and I will hit my halfway mark.  WOW.   Nine more pounds to my nextmini goal which will be 75 WW pounds.  <br/><br/>So much is different now....in so many great ways.  If I did ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/02/25/hs-reunion---/Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:26:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/02/25/hs-reunion---/So i just learned that my 20th HS reunion will be next spring...April 2010.  WOW.  There is more than a little chance that I may be at goal by then.  It also means that I have to find a way to have plastic surgery before then -- especially my arms, if I ... http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/02/22/five-month-anniversary/Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:22:00 -0800http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jobsies/blog/2009/02/22/five-month-anniversary/Today is my five month anniversary.  How things have changed.  I am down 122 pounds.  I can now wear 'realpants' you know -- they have a button and a zipper.  I love how that feels.  I just can't believe how much I love this surgery and how happy I am ...