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Well, it’s already the Holiday Season.  Since my last post, so much has happened.  The MOST IMPORTANT WAS THE ELECTION OF OUR NEW PRESIDENT.  OMG, I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER LIVE TO SEE THE DAY THAT A BLACK MAN WOULD BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  I AM STILL EXCITED.  Hopefully this country will start moving in the right direction when it comes to race relations.  Okay, I will stop while I am ahead, because I can feel my political soap box opening.  The Jackson’s came in October.  We celebrated Mama Jackson’s 93 B-Day.  We had an absolute blast.  The cookout was here and everyone enjoyed themselves.  Book club in October was also great.  I really enjoy those meetings; the next one will be here.  I am looking forward to hosting. 

So, I have been doing some serious weight lifting and I really like it.  Based on my updated 6 month chart, it really shows.  I still do cardio, but not as much.  It is nice to finally be in the 160’s, so my goal is truly in sight.  I know a few people that have had or are having weight loss surgery this month.  I am so happy for them.  It’s a whole new ball game, but I swear to you I love this game.  I wouldn’t trade in my position on this team for anything.  I continue to amaze myself when I look at pictures or catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror.  I do continue to fight with the head demons though.  I just can’t get it in my head that I am no longer the big girl that I use to be.  In my head I am still that big person.  I still size up a booth at restaurant’s just to make sure I can fit.  I still walk around cars in the parking lot from fear that I can’t fit between them.  I still disagree with my friends when they tell me that I am a great size now.  I just don’t see myself the way others see me, so I continue to struggle with the self image.  I don’t know if I will ever get use to the new me.  Looking at the amount of inches I have lost, you would that that would be a good judgment for me, but its not.  At any rate, I still consider myself a work in progress.  I will continue to workout like a crackhead and stay focused on what goes in my mouth.  I am looking forward to the holidays because I am going to Memphis for Thanksgiving and Louisiana for Christmas.  I can’t wait to see everyone.  I haven’t been home since May, so I am excited.  I think I have rambled enough.  So as always, until next time, be safe, love yourself and keep smiling. Most of all keep LOSING!!! 

N b4 Surgery        6 mos later         1 Yr Later        18 mos. later
Neck:   15”            Neck:  13.5”        Neck:  12.5”     Neck:  12.5”
Brt:  45”40C         Brt:  39”38B       Brt:  36”36B     Brt:  35” 36A
L. Arm:  18”           L. Arm:  14”         L. Arm:  13”      L. Arm:  12.5
Waist:  49”           Waist:  36.5”      Waist:  35”       Waist:  33”
Hips:    49”           Hips:  41.5”         Hips:  40”         Hips:  38”
L. Thigh: 25.5”      L. Thigh:  23.5”   L. Thigh:  23”    L. Thigh:  21”
R. Thigh: 25.5”      R. Thigh:  23.5    R. Thigh: 23”    R. Thigh:  21”
L. Calf:  19”          L. Calf:  17”         L. Calf:  17”      L. Calf:  16”
R. Calf:  19”          R. Calf: 17"         R. Calf:  16”      R. Calf:  15.5”
R. Arm:  ?              R. Arm:  14”        R. Arm:  13”       R. Arm:  12.5”
Sz:  Tight 20        Sz:  Loose 14      Sz:  10/12         Sz:  10