update

Well, I survived eating during the Venango Fair. I was so excited to try to eat Chinese. It was fine the first day, but the second day was bad. I spent some time over the garbage can. Oh, well. Now I just have to get through the Crawford Fair. I still crave tomatoes, and Italian dressing.
I feel good and am now in a size 14 jean. I did get a pair of 12's on and zipped, but not as comfortable as 14's. Into a regular XL shirt now, too. My new showmanship pants will need some major reductions and they were made the last week in July. Hope to loose another 10 pounds before school official starts on Sept. 2. My goal is to be below 200 before my 31st birthday!!!!

Sorry its been so long

Okay, people, I know it's been awhile! For all of you who've been asking for an update, and those of you who haven't-shame on you, here it is. I have now lost over 70 pounds and 25 inches from my body. Over 12 of the inches from my waist alone. I am now doing all my normal activities with no problems. I am averaging 5 pounds every week and a half. The only side effects I am having are hair thinning and not being able to hold down certain foods. The hair thinning is from not getting the 70 grams of protein a day...I'm lucky if I can eat 10 grams. But the doctors said it would stop and grow back. And of course its the good foods that I sometimes can't tolerate, like veggies and chicken. Rice, which was one of the don't eat foods, is great! Go figure.
I have been really busy in the barn and showing-that's my excuse for not updating the blog sooner. And no, I haven't been riding my bike yet either, still trying to work up the courage.

Bicycle

I weighed myself on Sunday, I lost another 1.5 pounds. Jarad said today that he can't believe how thin my face is getting and so is my upper body. Yesterday, in attempt to get fit, we both bought new bikes. We rode down the dirt road and I wrecked. I smashed my face into the birm of the dirt road for about 3 feet. I ended up just scraping my nose, knees and pride! I did get back on it and ride later. I am just going to stick to the flat surfaces for now.

Update

Weighed in yesterday, I finally lost 4 more pounds. I am about one-third of the way to the goal of 150 lost! I feel good, but still get tired easily. I have begun to try more foods, and have been lucky that nothing has bothered me so far. I am hoping once school is out to make meals for the week that are well balanced and definitely healthier than before. I think we may buy a Wii and get the new Wii Fit so we can exercise together. Jarad has lost about 15 pounds. Oh, and I have officially made the one month mark as of today!!!

Getting back into the groove

Sorry I haven't written in awhile, but things have just been crazy!! We went to a horse show over the holiday weekend, I didn't ride in any classes but did manage to ride around. Then with all the holiday socializing with Chantelle and family...I am still stuck at 40 pounds, but everyone says that happens and that I will start to lose more soon. I drank lots over the weekend and have been drinking more now that I am back to work. I can't wait for school to be over! I am ready for the summer. I am so tired when I come home that all I want to do is sleep. I need to find some energy to get some things done around the house.

Riding

Well, I finally got Jarad and Mom to agree to let me try to ride. I was able to ride both Presley and Peaches. I even managed to saddle them myself. It felt good to get back in the saddle, but I was really tired afterwards. I may ride Peaches at the show this weekend as she's a little smoother than Presley. All my show clothes are looking good on me, Mom has to work on taking in my Showmanship outfit and my chaps for me to use them this weekend. I'm kinda sad about the showmanship outfit as this will be the last time I probably can wear it. Oh, well, guess I get a new one then! I managed to fit into a pair of pants 2 sizes smaller than I would normally wear! They are snug around the waist still, but not uncomfortable, and look really good on every where else. Off to work I go...

Back to work

Well, today is my second day back to work. Its not as bad as I thought, although I am tired. Its been hard to get back into a routine of getting up in the mornings. The kids have been glad to see me when I am doing the home visits. They are all excited for me to return...I am up to 40 pounds lost now. I am in a size smaller of all clothes, including underwear. It is still hard to get enough protein and liquids. Yesterday was better with the liquids. I am doing better eating today too.