9 mo update

Apr 09, 2010

Last weekend I was a guest speaker at my surgeon's office.  I was very nervous and had no idea what to say.  I said a few things that made sense (I guess) and people seemed to be able to take something useful away from my gibberish.  I may volunteer to do it again; I'm not sure.  I've never been very comfortable talking about myself, especially to a room full of strangers.  My mom was able to come along for support.

I was disappointed at my last weigh in two weeks ago.  I only lost 10lbs.  I was hoping to keep up the 12-15lbs a month going for a while.  I'm putting forth extra effort by getting some workouts done in the evenings.  I want to work out in the mornings with weights, but I haven't been dilligent about getting my room in order.  I've gotten my program in order so that's one major hurdle out the way.  I even purchased an elliptical machine a few weeks ago off CraigsList.

I've lost 163lbs in 9 months so I really have no business moping, but I am!  I'll get over it of course; it just seems so silly to me.  Really, all I want is to make it under 200lbs.  I walked over to the mall today to pick up some lunch at PF Chang's and I was very excited to be able to walk over there and not feel like I'm dying!  I'm so happy I'm not dragging all that weight around, but I really have a long way to go.

I've been able to buy some really cute clothes, but the expense is hurting my pocket a bit.  I still wear plus sizes but I have many more options now.  I don't have to order all of my clothes anymore.  I'm even trying different stores like Burlington Coat Factory and Gallo.

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