10 pounds down, 30 to go. Wanna See?

I've been avoiding pictures for awhile. But now that I'm down 10 pounds, it's noticeable and I'm comfortable with full body shots again. I just don't have a full body shot to compare it too, unless I go back to last year. (I started my current weight loss journey February 12, 2011)

So, here I am October 2010: (in Las Vegas with my Ex-ha ha just kidding)

There ya go, full body! Wow. I can tell that my boobs and belly aren't that big anymore. Wahoo! Although I really don't think it's fair that when women lose weight we lose our boobs first and our belly last. But still, I can tell I'm lost some belly weight.

Ok so here's a more recent picture.

NOT a flattering picture AT ALL... just using for comparison purposes only. Please erase from your memory after comparing. Thanks.   :)  This was taken March 1, 2011, so a few weeks after I started my weight loss journey.


And here I am full body today, April 6, 2011. (wearing a shirt and jeans that I couldn't get into 2 months ago)

And here's a side by side comparison:

 

And here's side and back:

I will try to check in every 2-4 weeks to compare with front side and back. Wish me luck!

It feels so darn good!

It's amazing how good I feel after working out.

Here's a typical day for me:

• Wake up. Do 30 minutes Wii Fit Plus Yoga
• Eat an apple (usually 1/2 because I cut it up and share it with my girls)
• Do 30 minutes Wii Fit Plus Basic Step and Rhythm Boxing, sometimes a little Kung Fu Rhythm

I do the Yoga every morning. Everything else is switched up a bit. I do Biggest Loser on the Wii 3 times a week for 30 minutes. I do Strength Training with Wii Fit Plus every 3 days.

I am able to think more clearly. I sit up a little straighter/taller. I feel skinny. I know I'm not quite there yet, but I can feel that I'm skinnier. My 7 year old daughter even told me this morning, "Mom, you're skinny!" Made me smile.

I have been an example to my children.  We all take turns on the Wii. It's awesome!

So to update, I've been on Phentermine about 7 weeks. (plus working out and cutting calories)

My scale says I've lost about 9 pounds. More importantly, I'm fitting into new clothes I bought last year that I had outgrown. Yeah I had started losing weight last year, got frustrated and felt stuck. So now I guess I'm back to where I was then, only I think a little bit better.  It's empowering and it feels so darn good! 

I found my measuring tape, so I took measurements today. Boy do I wish I had found it 7 weeks ago. Oh well. I will try to update at least once or twice a month.

I'm not Wonder Woman

I'm a multi-tasker. That doesn't mean I get a lot done though. Oh, heavens no. It means I start a million things and never fully finish them. Well, really never is such a strong word. There are things that I finish and that I finish well. And most of the important things get taken care of.

My point? I can only focus on REALLY doing good at one thing at a time. As you can see, lately, my blog hasn't been that one thing. So what has?

My desire to lose weight. I have been exercising my butt off, literally. I've been staying on track with eating better too. Guess what? I'm seeing results. I felt like I had a good start and then felt stuck a bit, but I'm back to seeing and feeling progress.  The scale isn't showing it as much, but the mirror and my clothes are. I am in a good groove and I'm not looking back. I've been on track for about 6 weeks. What's really nice, is I'm starting to like myself again. Sad to say I wasn't so much before. But you know how it goes.. it's frustrating when nothing fits or looks good on you. And at the time I wasn't doing anything about it.

It feels so empowering to be in control and seeing results. I just need to balance other aspects of my life. I'm working on it, and posting is a step in the right direction, right? Actually I could have been blogging the last few weeks, there just wasn't much worth blogging about.

Slim Fast, Wii Fit and a little dash of hope

Since my last surrogacy, I've had some extra pounds to lose. My belly got huge with the twin boys. We bought a Wii in early Spring and part of the reason was so I could do Wii Fit. I love it!!! I am definitely noticing that I am more toned overall... and my clothes fit better, but this post-twin belly is stubborn! I'm also doing Slim Fast, but I admit, some days I am better than others. Any support would be greatly appreciated. I think I have at least 20 pounds to lose. It would be nice to lose 10 by Christmas. Wish me luck! :)