"Everyday do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow." -Doug Firebaugh
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Goal Reached!
Victoria's Secret is having their semi-annual sale, so Mary and I headed out on an underwear quest! I got three bras - my first VS purchase ever! When I had my surgery I was buying bras that were size 42 or 44 - these are 38's. Woohoo!
"Everyday do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow." -Doug Firebaugh
"Everyday do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow." -Doug Firebaugh
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas Reflection
How things change in a year. As I reflect back on this past year, I could describe it in many ways: Exciting. Stressful. Scary. Blessed.
Last Christmas I had just gotten word that our insurance had approved bariatric surgery for me. I remember announcing to my immediate family at our Christmas that I was going to have the surgery. Now here we are 12 months later and I'm 100 pounds lighter and healthier. In addition to that, Kevin has lost around 50 pounds since my surgery too - we've lost a whole person between the two of us! We are healthier people and I feel so great in what we have done for ourselves and for our kids.
This year brought about a lot of stress for us. Kevin losing his job in April sent us into an extremely stressful situation where we didn't know what we were going to do and where money was going to come from. Was I going back to work? Was Kevin going to find a job? Would we both be working? The unknown is scary...especially when you have two children. Fortunately I was able to find a job within a month and on Monday, 12/29, I start in a new position with higher pay. Liberty Mutual has been a great company to work for so far and I have to say that while I miss staying home with David and Katie, I am enjoying being back at work. Kevin has appreciated this time that he has been able to stay home with the kiddos. He has been going to school full time and will graduate in May with his computer science degree which will hopefully lead to a long term career for him. Sometimes we don't know why things happen, but so far we have come thru this tough time with our marriage as strong as ever and our faith even stronger. "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
David and Katie: hard to believe they are 3 1/2 and 2. They have had a great year. David started preschool this past fall and loves it! He goes two mornings a week. It's amazing to see him grow and learn new things every day. He is potty trained - almost 100%. We'll get there! Katie is a diva! She has a very strong personality and keeps us on our toes. She is talking and learning new things constantly. They both go to Kindermusik one day a week and that has been a great opportunity for them to use their creativity and interact with other kids. They are great kids and we are so so blessed by them.
Hopefully 2009 will be a little calmer for the Moore clan. We are excited to see what things the coming year holds.
Blessings to all of our family and friends this Christmas!
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.' Suddenly a great company of heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.'"
Luke 2:8-14
Last Christmas I had just gotten word that our insurance had approved bariatric surgery for me. I remember announcing to my immediate family at our Christmas that I was going to have the surgery. Now here we are 12 months later and I'm 100 pounds lighter and healthier. In addition to that, Kevin has lost around 50 pounds since my surgery too - we've lost a whole person between the two of us! We are healthier people and I feel so great in what we have done for ourselves and for our kids.
This year brought about a lot of stress for us. Kevin losing his job in April sent us into an extremely stressful situation where we didn't know what we were going to do and where money was going to come from. Was I going back to work? Was Kevin going to find a job? Would we both be working? The unknown is scary...especially when you have two children. Fortunately I was able to find a job within a month and on Monday, 12/29, I start in a new position with higher pay. Liberty Mutual has been a great company to work for so far and I have to say that while I miss staying home with David and Katie, I am enjoying being back at work. Kevin has appreciated this time that he has been able to stay home with the kiddos. He has been going to school full time and will graduate in May with his computer science degree which will hopefully lead to a long term career for him. Sometimes we don't know why things happen, but so far we have come thru this tough time with our marriage as strong as ever and our faith even stronger. "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
David and Katie: hard to believe they are 3 1/2 and 2. They have had a great year. David started preschool this past fall and loves it! He goes two mornings a week. It's amazing to see him grow and learn new things every day. He is potty trained - almost 100%. We'll get there! Katie is a diva! She has a very strong personality and keeps us on our toes. She is talking and learning new things constantly. They both go to Kindermusik one day a week and that has been a great opportunity for them to use their creativity and interact with other kids. They are great kids and we are so so blessed by them.
Hopefully 2009 will be a little calmer for the Moore clan. We are excited to see what things the coming year holds.
Blessings to all of our family and friends this Christmas!
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.' Suddenly a great company of heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.'"
Luke 2:8-14
Monday, December 22, 2008
Hip Hip Hooray!
When I had my surgery back in April, my goal was to lose 100 pounds by Christmas. Well, I cut it close, but I hit my 100 pounds today! Whoop whoop! This is the most weight I've ever lost at one time and this is the least I've weighed since high school! Only 78 more pounds to go and I'll be at my ultimate goal of 150 pounds.
Some before and nows:
BMI before: 54.6
BMI now: 37.9
Size before: 26 pants (and they were tight!), size 26/28 or 3x top
Size now: size 18 pants, size 14/16 or 1x top
BP before: High! Was on BP meds
BP now: normal. Was 116/80 at my last Dr.'s visit
A lot of people ask me if I feel better now that I've lost a significant amount of weight. I do feel good, but I never really felt that bad before. That is part of the reason I decided to do the surgery - to prevent having all of the problems associated with being morbidly obese. My knees do crackle less, but my left knee does cause some pain while I'm working out. I'm sure I've done permanent damage to it, but maybe it will be a good reminder for me as to why I need to keep the weight off.
So, now on to the next goal of being under 200 pounds by my one year surgiversary of April 2. Only 29 more pounds to go! I can do it!
Check out my before/now pictures below. What do you think of that fancy new workout wear I got for Christmas from mom and dad? Snazzy huh? Wouldn't have been caught dead in that 100 pounds ago!!
Have a safe and merry Christmas everyone!
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me."
Some before and nows:
BMI before: 54.6
BMI now: 37.9
Size before: 26 pants (and they were tight!), size 26/28 or 3x top
Size now: size 18 pants, size 14/16 or 1x top
BP before: High! Was on BP meds
BP now: normal. Was 116/80 at my last Dr.'s visit
A lot of people ask me if I feel better now that I've lost a significant amount of weight. I do feel good, but I never really felt that bad before. That is part of the reason I decided to do the surgery - to prevent having all of the problems associated with being morbidly obese. My knees do crackle less, but my left knee does cause some pain while I'm working out. I'm sure I've done permanent damage to it, but maybe it will be a good reminder for me as to why I need to keep the weight off.
So, now on to the next goal of being under 200 pounds by my one year surgiversary of April 2. Only 29 more pounds to go! I can do it!
Check out my before/now pictures below. What do you think of that fancy new workout wear I got for Christmas from mom and dad? Snazzy huh? Wouldn't have been caught dead in that 100 pounds ago!!
Have a safe and merry Christmas everyone!
Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me."
-100 Pounds Pictures
Before: 328
Now - 228
Before (I never felt that puffy!)
Now (deflated)
Zumba gear
Ok, I had to hunch my shoulders up so you could really see them, but I love that I now have visible collar bones!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Bring on the dress!!!
So, I'm still at 99.5 pounds and getting frustrated! Why won't my body let go of that next .5 pound so I can finally say I've lost 100 pounds?!?!
This picture makes me feel better though because I think I look noticeably thinner in it. Mary and I went and ordered my bridesmaid's dress the other night. This is the style we are wearing, but in black. We had the greatest guy helping us. We were talking about weight loss and he shared that he has lost like 180 pounds - you can kind of see him in the mirror behind me. You would never know from looking at him that he used to be so heavy - he carries a "before" picture in his wallet that he showed us. It was amazing and very inspirational!
This will be my sixth time wearing a bridesmaids dress. I've been a bridesmaid for my cousins Jenny and Ann, friends Kendra and Heather, and for Larry and Erin's wedding. Being the matron of honor in Scott and Mary's wedding will probably be my last time wearing a bridesmaid's dress, but I think this is the best I've ever looked in one! Ending my bridesmaid career with a bang!
"Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point." -Harold B. Melchart
This picture makes me feel better though because I think I look noticeably thinner in it. Mary and I went and ordered my bridesmaid's dress the other night. This is the style we are wearing, but in black. We had the greatest guy helping us. We were talking about weight loss and he shared that he has lost like 180 pounds - you can kind of see him in the mirror behind me. You would never know from looking at him that he used to be so heavy - he carries a "before" picture in his wallet that he showed us. It was amazing and very inspirational!
This will be my sixth time wearing a bridesmaids dress. I've been a bridesmaid for my cousins Jenny and Ann, friends Kendra and Heather, and for Larry and Erin's wedding. Being the matron of honor in Scott and Mary's wedding will probably be my last time wearing a bridesmaid's dress, but I think this is the best I've ever looked in one! Ending my bridesmaid career with a bang!
"Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point." -Harold B. Melchart
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
So Close!
So, I've been a major gym slacker the past week. I only went one time last week and then just got lazy! I didn't lose any weight either - surprise surprise. I'm getting my hiney in gear this week. I need to get to 100 pounds by Christmas and look ahead to my goal of being under 200 lbs by April 2 - my one year surgiversary.
I did two hours at the gym last night - one hour in the body pump class and one hour of Zumba (my fave!). Got on the scale this morning - 228.5. So, I've lost 99.5 pounds. The scale couldn't just give me that other 1/2 a pound??? I'm hoping to hit 100 tomorrow or Thursday! Updated pictures coming soon!!!!
"If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried." (Ok, it's not motivational, but it made me laugh)
I did two hours at the gym last night - one hour in the body pump class and one hour of Zumba (my fave!). Got on the scale this morning - 228.5. So, I've lost 99.5 pounds. The scale couldn't just give me that other 1/2 a pound??? I'm hoping to hit 100 tomorrow or Thursday! Updated pictures coming soon!!!!
"If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried." (Ok, it's not motivational, but it made me laugh)
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