Heavenly Weightlessness: July 2006

Heavenly Weightlessness

Twisting, turning, running, jumping...doing whatever I can to drop 177lbs and evolve into a healthy, fit me.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Heavenly hump day

You guys are so generous with your support, praise and encouragement - thank you! I had another fab week, another 2lbs down bringing me to -90lbs...hallelujah! I'm doing the same ol'- same ol'. I had a great week at the gym and did a good job at not being a gym whore, or at least as much of one as I used to be. I've been doing some outdoor walking in addition to what I'm doing in the gym, which is phenomenal to me because I use to run from the summer temps. I'm guessing that the decrease in size has made a difference in my stamina and heat tolerance. I've also been enjoying the walks because I can pray and think about life.

I'm a little sad my daughter has lost some momentum with her summer work schedule and issues of life and hope she's encouraged to continue on by my progress. She's still rooting me on.

A couple of you wondered about my OD (not a disease or overdose, but online dating). All is well...I've taken a short rest to allow "the undertaker" to simmer on the front burner (and to take a break from some of the wacky people I've been meeting). So, yes, he is still in the picture and making great progress. Today is our one month OD anniversary...lol.

With renewed focus I press forward.

Pics are after sitting for 10 hours of braiding.

Happy hump-day.

P.S...I think I stumbled upon Jan's and Barry's secret...awesome! Wow!

posted by heavenlydm @ 1:55 PM 6 comments

Friday, July 21, 2006

TGIF

I'm here! I'm here! LOL

I've been doing pretty well (thank God!). I've had my post-hell week let down and released another 2 lbs (thank God again!). It seems that I really lost focus for a bit, mostly just trying to navigate the issues of life and struggling with 1200 calories a day. I still feel like I'm on a merry-go-round of change, but have decided to take life by the horns. The grace of God and renewed determination brought back the control and discipline I need, and has freed me from releasing frustration and expressing my emotions through eating in the last few weeks. Away with the old habits!

The other day I went through the clearance racks of a local store and found a lovely designer dress at a fraction of the cost. The best thing about it was the way it fit...I'm on the cusp of another size change, and that feels good. Each time I move down a size it's still unbelievable. Even as I look at other women around me I can't believe I'm the same size or smaller than they are. I was looking at a picture of myself taken last August and can't believe I was ever the size/weight I was, and can see how miserable I was cloaked in fat. I'm so grateful for the health revolution going on in my life.

Here are some pics of me and some friends at church a couple weekends ago.

posted by heavenlydm @ 8:49 AM 7 comments

Thursday, July 06, 2006

My one year NS anniversary came and went without a lot of hoopla. I'm happy about 85lbs lost, dropping five sizes and feeling like a new person - all in a year. I gained 4lbs somehow a week or so ago, and am just getting back to 241. I say somehow, but I ate without discipline so I know how.

I had a pretty good fourth, spent it with friends relaxing in the pool and playing cards and dominos. It was so good to catch up. I'd so like to have a vacation this summer but it looks like all bets are off until Hawaii in November. My sisters should be coming to visit next month, and I'll settle for that. It sucks being away from the shore and being able to look out on the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico. Sigh...I must get to the beach soon. I'm SO jealous of Bob!

I strained my pecs somehow last Monday while working on some chest flies with 15lb weights. It sucks because my left side has an itchy-burning sensation every once in a while, and I have to ice it. What a sight it is with me walking around a predominantly male office with an ice pack on my "shelf" coming out of my shirt. Whatever...LOL.

Online dating is moving along. I've had someone tell me the loved and missed me after exchanging emails for five days LOL - I know, I'm SO hot right now (Zoolander)..LOL, and the best connection I've made so far has been with someone I call "the undertaker." ROFL. This guy is a case manager who is a part-time mortician. We've talked by phone a lot and somehow the "dead people" thing hasn't creeped me out. Maybe that's how peculiar I am! I'm finding out just how shallow I am in the process of weeding through solicitations. Boy is this fun!

Cruising and loosing this summer...

posted by heavenlydm @ 8:46 AM 10 comments

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