Yes, I’m still on my road to losing this pesky fat! I’ve been extremely busy since about mid-February. I went back to work after being off for nearly two years. (I took a “mental break” after my last miscarriage) I was on a roll losing my weight with being down nearly 15 pounds from Jan 2nd to Feb 13th. I figured it was time to move on. Boy was I wrong! This damn scale of mine was resisting to budge for nearly three months. It hit me this week that I just haven’t been making the time for ME as much as I should have. However, I have jumped back on the bandwagon and I am hoping to get below the 220’s next week (I started at 248 in January)! I created a six month goal for myself to be down 50 pounds by my 35th Birthday. That’s drawing near — June 14th — Eeeek!! Since I took my first photo of myself on January 19th, I figured I’d be a little lenient and go to June 19th to reach my goal. Of course, I won’t be saddened if I reach it before then. 🙂
On May 7th, I will be giving up my reigns once again as Nanny. I’m going to be concentrating on myself this summer and preparing my body to go through another round of infertility treatments. (I haven’t shared it with most of my family and friends — so I apologize if you are reading this and are just now finding out) I am going to tell you all this… I’m scared as hell nervous and anxious to begin the process. Most of all, in my current state — I’m not ready! My goal was to be below 200 pounds before even going to see the specialist. Our appointment is May 20th. I just told my husband (literally like 20 minutes ago) that I am rescheduling that appointment… once again! This time, not because I am too frightened to begin treatment, but because I have a bigger goal in mind. I want to be below that 200 lb mark! I want to be a healthy pregnant momma!! There’s nothing I have ever wanted more! (Small Note: I will NOT be posting on this blog, Twitter, or Facebook when/if I do treatments. You will find out I’m pregnant when I feel I’m ready. Not trying to be rude, but just protecting myself, my husband and so many other couples who go through the struggle of infertility every day of every year. I will not be that person who keeps throwing it up in conversation just for conversation. I have been there and I won’t be doing it! So, you are still safe to hang around. Long after the “fun” begins! 🙂 )
I have my Best Friends wedding on May 18th and when I return I will be kicking it in high gear till at least my birthday. Then, I will see where I am. (Hopefully below the 200 line!) At that point, I will contact my specialist (Reproductive Endocrinologist) and go from there. And hey, who knows! Maybe I’ll just have a miracle pregnancy! Psh! Ha! Ya, I’ve been saying that for 7 years folks. (Read MY STORY to find out more)
Tomorrow morning I am joining my new friend and journey buddy (Geri) for Boot Camp. Yes, I’m going back! Well, this one is with a different trainer, but I need to have my ass pushed a little harder. I have NO CHOICE! Staying fat is not an option for me! I’m also continuing with my weight-loss challenge group and have recently started a local “Women’s Fat Club”. I am expecting a call on Tuesday afternoon from a Therapist who specializes in Food Addiction and Binge Eating. We are hoping to have her come and speak with us ladies. We also have a cooking class (at our local Diabetes Center), a field trip to see Ruby Gettinger and a Splash ‘N Dash Fun Run scheduled over the summer. Strength in numbers folks! I encourage you to grab a few friends and get yourselves moving this summer too! Get out and enjoy your life!
Ok, now for the good stuff (blech!). Here’s my progress photo’s….
Not a whole lotta change yet (slightly here and slight there yes), but there will be soon! You just wait and see!
**Do you have a progress photo, journey story, etc that you would like to share with my readers? Let me know (by commenting below or contacting me via PM on Facebook) and I’ll post it on my blog for you! I love to share others stories! Be an inspiration to others and you will keep inspiring yourself.