Before and After

Okay, it's not really before and after, it's more like before and half way. BUT you guys wanted to see pictures so I thought I'd give you something to compare.....

Take note of the classic double chin and puffy cheeks! Ignore the crazy hair :)

Where'd the chin go?!?!? Are those eyes above my cheeks??? Who knew I had such big brown eyes?!?!?

That, ladies and gentlemen, is the result of a little bit of hard work, some yummy vegetables and I suppose the boyfriend didn't hurt either. It's funny...when you're with someone who is superficial or makes you feel bad about the way you look, it's so hard to change it. When you're with someone who loves you regardless of your weight or chunky cheeks that only belong on a two year old, it's so much easier!

Weight Loss Update

My last weight related blog was posted on March 29th. I figure it's time for an update. I have chosen not to keep track of pounds - it just depresses me or makes me feel like I've failed if I go a week or two without losing anything. I did write down my starting weight (I'm not telling) so that I could see my progress long term.
A few weeks ago, I got to see that progress. We had a free health screening at work and, of course, they weighed me. I have lost almost 30 pounds!!!!! That's not even what I'm most excited about. When I started this little journey, I was wearing a size 24! I know, I know, I carry it well :) Guess what size I'm wearing right now?!?!? A 16!!!!! That's one size away from what I was when I was in high-school! I'm excited because that's kind of my half way point. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I had another fun surprise this morning. When I was 16, my dad bought me a diamond ring for my birthday. We had it sized to fit my middle finger. Now, I haven't been able to wear it on my middle finger since I was about 20 because my fingers are too fat. I picked it up this morning and put it on. Guess what finger it's on?!!?!? That's right! My middle finger!!!!
The neat thing is, it's not that hard. Yes, it takes a conscious effort and it does require some change and adjustment but it's not hard. I don't know that I'll ever give up my morning Mt Dew. I still go out to eat with friends. I still eat buttered popcorn at the movies. And every once in a while, when I feel like it, I'll stop by Mickey D's or Runza (if you're not from Nebraska you won't understand) on my way home. I almost NEVER snack. BUT, I don't eat it as often and I don't eat as much at a time. I think one of the biggest things is just adding more fruits and vegetables, then you don't have room for that other junk.
I haven't adopted an exhausting exercise regime. I just walk when I have time. I clean more and move around more when I'm at home. Little things have a HUGE impact.
See? Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Stay tuned for more updates in another 7 months :) Maybe by then, I'll be a size 8! Who am I kidding, I'd settle for 10 or 12 :)

The Only Interesting Thing I've Done Lately

So I haven't posted in forever. Mostly because I have nothing to write about. I'm still in training at work. For those of you keeping track, I've been there since June 2nd and I'm tired of it. We only have about 2 or 3 weeks left - wohoo!

Just about the only thing of consequence that I have done in the last few weeks is go to see Poison while they were at the Qwest Center in Omaha. Now I was raised on country music and oldies so I am only recently discovering my love for 80's hair bands and rock. It's not so much that I've never been exposed to it, just not well versed. Turns out, I really like Poison. Sebastian Bach opened for them. If you don't know who he his, he was the lead singer for Skid Row. Turns out I like their music too.

So, here are a few pictures from that night. Hopefully these few paragraphs have enlightened you and clued you into a side of me you weren't aware of. Maybe they will sustain you until the next time something interesting happens to me. Until then.......see ya!

Sebastian Bach

Brett Michaels of POISON!

Kristy Hunsaker - This One's For You....

I do remember you! I tried to go to your blog and leave you a message but apparently, I have not been granted permission :) I'd love to get caught up! I saw you requested me as a friend on facebook but I'm not too fond of facebook so that's not really the best way to find out what's going on in my wild and crazy life......


Hope to talk to you soon!