Sisterly Love

Because it shows a real blond moment for a brunette,
I found this hilarious.

Before, During, After and Never Again

I started following the Weight Watchers diet April 16, 2007. I didn't attend meetings or sign up on line for support. I knew by now, if I didn't make the decision to lose the weight, no meeting, no hand holding, no lecture, or cattle prod was going to help me. I had to do it myself.

The weight came on gradually and obviously I was in denial. I really didn't see it when I looked in the mirror. I think when I had to buy a bigger pant size (I didn't, I refused) and looked at the numbers on the scale, I knew enough was enough.

Some of these pictures have been posted on here previously.

I didn't see the weight go on, and I'm still having a hard time seeing it off. I was feeling great as the numbers on the scale came down, but I have been playing with the same 5 lbs. since the first of the year. I decided to get serious again and lose the final (and the hardest) 10 lbs. by the time I go to BlogHer in July.

Before: Pant size 12, Tops Large, 178 lbs.

December 2006

February 2007
(see the found treasures)
April 2007
Started Diet

Lawdy Lawdy ... my face is a balloon.

During: Pant size 8-10, Tops Medium, 140 lbs

August 2007
(same sweater as in the first photo)

August 2007
October 2007
(T-shirt by Sunshine's Designs)

Now: Pant size 6, Tops Medium or Small, 133 lbs. on a good day, average 136 lbs.

March 2008

This was taken yesterday after Caitlin trimmed and highlighted my hair.
Balloon face is gone,
but "character lines" show more ... and that's OK with me!

Caitlin took this a couple hours ago.

By July: My goal is 126-128 lbs. and sizes won't matter.

Yeah ... mmhm ... sure ... I'll look like her.

::: Thanks for the kind comments ... but I really posted this for selfish reasons. This will keep me accountable and motivated. I don't want to have to post a series of weight gained photos in a few months ;) :::

New Horn for My Car?

I'm at work looking out my office window.

I parked my car just outside my office today.

This guy just looked into my window.

I told him "Stay put, I'm coming out to take your picture."

So he waited for me. And he didn't poop on the trunk either.


On another topic ...

I'm looking at the tons of pictures loaded on my work computer (that I should weed out) and I have found some from last year. From before I started my diet. From before I lost the 43-48 this past year (depending on when I weigh myself)

As the Hotfessional would say "Oh Mah Holy Hell Y'all."

I know I lost the weight and I know I had to buy all new clothes. I still feel "fat" and want to lose another 10 lbs. I don't feel like I look that much different, but then again, when I gained the weight, I didn't realize I gained that much. (denial, I know)

Until I saw these pictures. Hell, I am feeling a lot better!

I am forwarding these fat pictures to my home computer and will post before and afters this weekend. I'll tell you the cloths sizes and if I drink enough wine, I may even tell you my before and after weight.

(oink SNORT oink)

(Michael B ... don't read my blog this weekend, LOL)

Maybe Michael Jackson is from India

This is so bazaar, it should be illegal.
Very odd custom.