Haven't checked in on my blog in a while.

          I haven't checked in on my blog in a while.  I don't want to stop because it keeps me motivated in my journey, but I have been so busy lately.  I was chosen to be a model in my very first fashion show which turned out to be a great success.  I had so much fun and did an excellent job for it to be my first show.  I am at 57.8lbs lost.  I can't believe that I have come so far on my journey in losing this weight, but I know with some motivation and determination, anything is possible.  I have set a goal to lose 70lbs by Christmas and I am right on track.  I have had some weeks where I was not losing as much as I would have like to lose, but I guess we all go through that when we are on a path to a healthy lifestyle.  I am going to vow to blog at least once a week, because this blog really keeps me on track.  I am going to add some pics from the fashion show on this blog and also add some more weight loss pics as well.  I can't believe my body has transformed in the way that it has, but I am soooooo happy and proud of myself and I know that I can do this.  Until next time.......



I almost forgot.......

            I almost forgot.  I did my first photo shoot for the group, THICK IS THE NEW SEXY!!!!  This group is new for me.  I became interested in it and it has really help me to feel more secure about being a plus size female.  It builds character and confidence and I am soooo happy that I found this group to lean on in this exciting time in my life.  This is also the group who chose me to be a model in thier fashion show.  The cater to women sizes 12 and up.  Thanks ladies for all you do, and I look forward to the future of this group.  Below you will find a ling to the photo shoot pictures.  It was so fun........

http://www.facebook.com/MzThang32?v=photos#!/album.php?aid=77582&id=1153293901&page=4

Feeling really good and doing even better!!!

All of my WW awards so far.  10% ring, 5k charm, and 25lb washer.

         

          I haven't posted an entry in a little while, I have had sooooo many new things going on in my life in the past month or so.  I went and auditioned to be part of a plus size fashion show and got the gig.  I am soooo excited about.  I have never done anything like this before and I am sooooo happy and blessed to be able to do it.  I have been very faithful to my WW plan and getting on the scale this morning it read 295.l lbs.  It's not an official WI, I do those on Saturday, but it is still a WI and I am soooo proud of myself.  I am almost to a 50lbs lost mark.  My BMI as dropped down 7 points since starting on my new lifestyle change.  I have lost 26% of the total weight I need to lose to get to my goal weight, that means I have completed my goal 1/4 of the way.  this is so unbelievable to me.  I am staying focused and not letting anything get in my way.  I have to say that thing that has helped me the most is not limiting myself to what I can eat.  I eat what I want, but in moderation.  I don't feel like I am on a diet, I just have what I want, even if it is a piece of cake!  I love cake and yes I have cake when I want it.  I am officially 4 months in and the results are more than I could ever ask for.  I just thank God for helping me and keeping me on this road to success.  I will not give up!!!

Down 43.6lbs

Made it to my 10% goal......

My 10% charm!!!!

         

I have to be honest today and say that I honestly was not expecting a 3.6lb loss last night at WI!  I had added some weight training into my exercise routine, and everybody said, "Don't expect a loss this week, because you are gaining more muscle mass and muscle weighs more than fat".  I was a little hesitant at first to start doing weights, but I thought what the hell, muscle helps you burn more fat so in the end weight training will be a benefit to me.  This just goes to show that people don't always know what they are talking about and you have to do things and see things for yourself.  I will continue the weight training 2-3 times a week. 

          After saying all of that, I HAVE FINALLY MADE IT TO MY 10% GOAL!!!!!  I was so happy, and I have a total weight loss of 35.6lbs.  This just gets better for me every week.  I am so happy that I am not letting my mind and insecurities get in the way of this weight loss.  Everyone is so happy for me and that is motivation enough.  Thanks to everyone who is in my corner and cheering for me all the way.....

Second gain since starting......No biggie

          So, I weighed in yesterday and I had a 1.2lb gain.  I really don't know what happened seeing as thought I was strictly on plan and I increased my exercise by and additional day.  I really think it had something to do with TOM and it is ok for me.  I hope to have a double loss next week and if not that is ok too.  I am determined and one gain is not going to stop me from getting to my goal.

Reached 30lbs!!

          I went to my WI last night and dropped down another 2.8lbs.  I was sooooo excited.  I only have to lose 4lbs more to make it to my 10%.  That is 10% of my original starting weight.  I am really going to work a little harder this week to see if I can do it in a week.
          This WW program is becoming more and more a part of my normal everyday life.  I don't even have to think about it anymore, it just comes rather naturally.  I don't feel like I am on a diet, because WW makes it easy to live and eat the normal things you like and still lose weight at the same time.  I am realizing everyday that this really is truly a lifestyle change.  I am thankful that I came to a decision to really get my life on track and get my body healthy so that I can live a more productive life.  I have to be honest, being overweight can really hold you back from doing lots of things in your life.  I use to say that I am happy the way I was, and to honest with you, I really was.  I had no problem with how I looked, because I always have thought very highly of myself.  When I started to feel bad on the inside, meaning not feeling good physically, I knew that I had to do something about it.  I am too young to die of a cause that I could have done something about, so guess what, I'm doing it and nothing or no one is going to stand in the way of my progress.  Either you are with me, or you are against me, and if you are against me then you can step off.

25lb MILESTONE REACHED!!!!

Last night at my WI, I went in as usual paid my $13 and got up on the scale.  Most people who weigh you will normally tell you how you did, but this particular lady never shows any emotion at all.  I was so anxious to see what the sticker she placed inside of my weight loss tracker showed.  I was delighted when I opened my book and saw a loss of 2.4lbs, which brought my total weight loss amount to 27.2lbs.  I am sooooo proud of myself for being able to make it this far.  I only have 6.8lbs more to reach my next goal of 10% of my starting weight.  Thanks to God for letting me strong enough to make it through this far.

First 20lb goal reached.....

As of this past Thursday, July 1st 2010, I reached my goal of losing the first 20lbs.  I am actually down 22.2lbs.  I feel really accomplished.  I am stating to realize that this journey is not a race.  I would treat it like a race in past times, but, who was I racing against??? Myself i suppose.  I know now that it took years for me to gain the weight and it may very well take years to lose it.  But I think 22.2 lbs before two months on program is great.  The last time I was on WW my goal was 20lbs per month!  That was so unrealistic, and that is why I eventually quit.  The weight just wasn't coming off fast enough for me, but now I realize that if I quit, the weight will not come off at all!  So I prefer slowly and healthily as oppose to not at all.  This is a lifestyle change, not a diet.  If you don't view it that way, you will surely fail this journey.  I am not saying the weight won't come off, but it will not stay off.  I will never be able to go back to the way I use to eat, and I am comfortable with that.

Official first big goal established....

This morning I have established my first big goal for the year.  My goal is to lose 70lbs by Christmas.  I know that I can do it, but it is going to take dedication and determination.  I have to put faith in God and give it my best and I know it will be obtainable.

5% goall reached.....

I have finally reached my goal of losing 5% of my starting weight.  A total of 17lbs.  I feel really good about it.  Over the weekend, I landing in the ER with chest and stomach pains.  I thought that I was having a heart attack but thank God I wasn't.  They said they think it is my gallbladder.  I have to go see my primary doctor and set up a nuclear study to see if my gallbladder is working correctly.  If not, I may have to have it removed.  They also let me know that when a person loses a large quantity of weight or loses rapidly, it can have an effect on your gallbladder.  I have decided not to let this stand in my way, if I have to have it removed, then so be it.  I am and will lose this weight so that I can be a more healthy me.

Feeling good feeling great!

I am feeling good today.  I went to WI last night and I am down another 4.4lbs.  That is the 1.4 I gained last week and an additional 3!  I was so upset last week seeing as though I exercised more and stayed on the WW plan, but I had a gain.  So my WW friends told me maybe I was not eating enough and my body was holding onto fat, and by george, I ate a little more and I had a great loss.  This is going really well and my first month on plan I lost 13lbs.  Yes!

I just don't know what happened!!!!!!!!!!!

     I am so disappointed right now.  I had a weigh in today and gained 1.4lbs!!!!  But my question is WHY!!!!!  I did everything right this week.  I stayed on my plan and didn't go over my points or use my weekly or activity points.  I exercised 5 days this week for an hr and fifteen mins each session. 
So right now I am at a loss for words.  It took everything in my soul to keep from walking out of the meeting today.  I guess I could have drank more water, but still a gain?  I don't know, but I need to wrap my mind around before I sabotage myself!

WI results

Well I went for my 3rd weight in last night and I lost another 4.8 pounds.  I feel so good about it.  I was nervous for nothing and I really know that I can do this.  I have so much support from my family and from my man.  I feel really good and it really does make a difference when you exercise.  My body feels different and my clothes are fitting a little differently too.  I didn't know that 10 pounds could make such a big change in a person who weighs as much as I do.  Well, I guess you wouldn't know until you try.  I am wondering what it will feel like to be under 300 pounds.  I have weighed at least 300 pounds for the last 11 years!  I can not believe it.  I remember when I weighed in at 300 pounds exactly it was in 1998.  I started taking this diet pill that made me so sick and I had to get off of it.  Oh my god, I can't even bare to think about it, makes me feel really bad.  But this is behind me now, and all I can do is move forward.  Well back to work.

First Post

I started Weight Watchers about 2 weeks ago.  My first week on plan I lost 5.2lbs.  I was so happy to see that weight come off.  It was like 2 tons was lifted off of me because I know I started!  So tonight will be my weigh-in from my second week on plan.  I am excited yet anxious and nervous at the same time.  I don't know why I feel this way, but tonight it will go away once I get on that scale.  I will be back to post my loss later on.