2011 Perspective

Dec 31, 2011

As a numbers person, I really needed to put my losses into perspective for myself going into 2012.

For some reason, I dont "see" the loss - I know this is common, but it is also frustrating!! 

Here are the numbers, as of today, December 31st, 2011:

Weight: started at 400.5 in March of this year, and am ending at 316.6 - total loss of 83.9 pounds!
Waist started at 57" and ended at 45.5" - total loss of 11.5"!
Neck started at 17" and ended at 14" - total loss of 3"!
Bicep started at 18.5" and ended at 145" - total loss of 4"!
Forarm started at 13.5" and ended at 11" - toal loss of 2"!
Chest started at 50" and ended at 42.5" - total loss of 7.5"!
Hips started at 72" (yes, I was wider than I was taller!!) and ended at 61.5" - total loss of 10.5"!
Thighs started at 36" and ended at 29" - total loss of 7"!
Calves started at 21.5" and ended at 20", a total loss of 1.5"!

Overall, I have lost 47.5" - almost 4 foot of fat from my body.
I went from a size 38, to a 28/30. A 5X to a 3X/4X. My shoe size has dropped about a half of a size.

Do I think I am done losing? OMG no!! I am a little over 3 months out, and will continue to lose well into 2012. 

I did clean my back room for 4 hours yesterday without having to sit down at all - I worked continuously, and didnt need a break. My boyfriend Mike told me my ass is smaller, lol... this was while I was bent over picking up some things from the floor. That is probably the best compliment he could ever give me!! Lol... I laugh at it now, because he says he really sees the difference. I really dont. 

I did notice today, when I put on my outfit that it looks different - the shirt fits nice, and the pants are loose (they are 32's!). I do need to buy a few new things that will last a few months so that I have some work clothes. Right now, everything looks like I'm wearing a tent! I have more clothes to get rid of, and have a friend who I can donate them to. She will be having surgery in the spring, and she has taken a bunch of clothes off of my hands! It's awesome to know I wont ever need those clothes again. I will never get "huge" again. I will be more active and interested in life - I already am! I love being able to do things I couldnt a year ago, and have major remodelling plans for my house that will keep me busy! I need to paint every room in this huge place and since its a 3 story, 4 bedroom house, its a lot of painting!! I have to remodel my kitchen, and have a lot of work done outside as well. It will be expensive, but worth it! 

Okay, I have veggie bars to make for the kids New Years eve treats - they are so yummy, and healthy!! I can even eat one, lol... which is good, but I need to supplement with some protein today - I had blood work done yesterday - 12 tubes! And I know the results are going to be BAD. My protein levels arent where they need to be, and I am short on calcium. I am working on placing an order thru Bariatric Advantage as well for extra vitamins. I need them desperately! 

New Years Resolutions:

Get off my ass and exercise daily - at least 30 minutes a day
Eat according to plan - I have reintroduced carbs, and need to quit that!
Do more fun stuff with my kids
Run a 5K
Help my kids eat healthier and more nutritous
Less TV, more activity.
Be kinder to myself - I am working hard and have always pushed myself to be perfect - that is not necessary. I am who I am.
 

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