My Ziplining Adventure!

    Despite my fear of heights, ziplining has been on my bucket list for a while. But the maximum weight limit was 200 lbs, so I really haven't been able to cross this item off until this year. My brother took me for a belated birthday trip to Wimberley, TX.

Me in purple in front, my brother and his gf on left, my son on right.

  
    As you can see, the view was amazing!! The first step off was a little scary, but after 3 seconds, it was pure exhilaration! This course has a total of ten ziplines, of varying lengths and heights. A bit of hiking was required also (a good workout!)
    We had a blast and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure!
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Size Ten!!

   I like my jeans to be a bit 'snug' in the waist, so I don't have the urge to 'suck it in' all the time! My current size 12s were feeling a bit loose lately. So I went shopping today and low and behold...

   Sorry the pic is a bit fuzzy, but that size tag says "10 average". And I am so excited!! Now I'm not fooling myself, I know all jean brands are not the same, I'm sure I couldn't squeeze into a Levi's size ten, but I'll take what I can get. And I did! I bought three pair! LOL
  I haven't been a size ten since....evah!!  I have spent my entire adult life a size twelve or more. I'm just so happy! The other day my son said, "You're shrinking, Mom".
   Today my brother is taking me ziplining for a late birthday celebration... will post pics!!

Friday Weigh-In and It Finally Happened!

It finally happened...




MOTHER

SON

    I officially weigh less than my 13y.o. son!!  This has been one of my goals! Because no mother wants to weigh more than her ninth grader!!

Friday Weigh-In

Muwahahahaha! This was my birthday week and I celebrated a bit much...and I don't regret any of it!! I'll get back on track this week.

Friday Weigh-In

LOWEST WEIGHT ALERT! LOWEST WEIGHT ALERT! LOWEST WEIGHT ALERT!

 

 

Yay! The weight loss continues!! I am so excited! My 25th high school reunion is in three weeks, and I am finally at my graduation weight. I really like the way my clothes fit, and I like my reflection in the mirror.

 

 

 

Friday Weigh-In

LOWEST WEIGHT ALERT! LOWEST WEIGHT ALERT! LOWEST WEIGHT ALERT!

 

Yay! I wasn't expecting a loss this week, because my eating has been a little off. I was hoping to temper that with increased exercise, and it looks like it worked!!

 

 

One Year Bandiversary! Reflections...

  Today is officially my one year Bandiversary!! This milestone makes me reflect about the past year. My struggles and triumphs. What I've given up. And what I've gained by losing.

THINGS I MISS:                                                             THINGS I DON'T MISS:
1. Bread. All kinds.                                                       1. Sizes 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24.
2. Cake. All flavors.                                                      2. Thighs rubbing together.
3. Chocolate chip cookies.                                            3. Not being able to wrap a towel around me.
4. Ice cream.                                                                 4. Getting out of breath easily.
5. Brownies.                                                                  5. Disgusting I-ate-too-much feeling. ALOT.
                                                                                      6. Feeling tired ALL THE TIME.
                                                                                      7. Constant guilt about my over eating.
                                                                                      8. Barely fitting into seatbelt on rides/plane.
                                                                                      9. Only being able to shop at plus-sized store.
                                                                                      10. Hating that fat woman in the mirror.
                                                                                      11. Painful arthritis in knees &feet.
                                                                                      12. Thinking about food 24/7.
                                                                                      13. Heartburn at least twice per week.
                                                                                      14. Worrying about my cholesterol levels.
                                                                                      15. Swollen feet & legs. Painful.
                                                                                      16. Feeling depressed/defeated by my weight.

    I'm no statistician, but it's clear to me that the things I've gained far outweigh what I've given up. I look forward to reaching my goal weight, probably sometime in the next nine months.
    Thank you to everyone who is sharing my journey by reading this blog. This has helped to keep my accountable for my actions. And reading other blogs has been a big inspiration.
    Have a great week, everyone!!