Can a picture be worth a 1000 words?

My sister texted me this picture last week with the message, "I am so flipping PROUD of u." It brought me to tears. I can't believe I ever let myself get so overweight. If I hadn't come to the stark realization in January that I had to make significant change in my eating habits and improve my physical fitness, I would have continued to push the limits of my bathroom scale jeopardizing my health and happiness. Thank you to all who have been so supportive by listening, reading and responding.

Before
Fishing off the Florida coast - November 2010

Current
Roller skating with my Girl Scouts - November 2012
This is after a 91.2 lbs. weight loss.
My goal weight is now 47.8 lbs. away.

I can actually see my feet when I look down!

BMI Chart - November 2012
This screen shot is from my
MyNetDiary Pro iPhone application.

Weight Chart - November 2012
This screen shot is from my
MyNetDiary Pro iPhone application. 

Tale of the Tape

Now that I've managed to reach another mile marker on my journey. I decided to move off the scale this time and check the measuring device so many diet and exercise gurus claim is the most important. So, here it is...

The Tale-Tale-Tale of the Tape-Tape-Tape...
 (Imagine, like I do, trumpets and a booming voice with lots of reverb heralding this announcement.)

My Body Measurements from Start 1/6/12 to Current 11/12/12 - Gulp!

Waist from 50" to 39.5"
What?!? I've lost a total of 10.5 inches off my waist! I bought a new belt when I hit size 18 a few months ago. As of today, I need to either add another hole or buy a smaller belt.

Hips 52" to 44.5"
Total loss of 7.5 inches. Oh, yeah! It's time for some new jeans, too. Size 14!!!

Chest 53" to 42.5"
This one's a bit sad, especially for my hubby, but at least the girls won't bounce as much when I work out. Hey, maybe I can even workout without a bra! Ugh... nope. I tried that last night. Ouch!

Neck 17" to 14.5"
Still not a pencil neck, but at least I have one less chin.

And finally, this... this is what my doctor was amped about the last time I saw her.

Are you ready?

BMI 46.8 to 32
I am leaving obese and approaching the overweight category on the body mass indicator chart. I can't wait to be overweight!!!! Um, wait...

BMI Chart from SPARKDIET Resource Center -  http://www.sparkpeople.com/

Underweight

Healthy

Overweight

Obese

MorbidlyObese

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