Losing Weight; Gaining Life!: January 2017

It has been FOREVER since I last posted a blog. I'm actually a bit afraid to go back and see just how long it's been.

The past couple of years have been a roller coaster to say the least. I've gone through a job or two, had another baby who is currently 6 months old, got divorced, met a new man whom the kids and I now live with- it has been insane.

Currently I stay at home, which was an odd adjustment at first since I hadn't stayed home in years. However I was at a point with all of the recent drama, that I found just how stressed I had been. Staying at home has really helped with the stress aspect. Immensely. I can now take my time in life, focus on the baby and the house, try to sort out my thoughts and face in my head the things I've been through rather than shove them aside to focus solely on work.

I have began writing a book that I've wanted to write for years. I have gotten a nice routine down and I have more patience with the kids. Now I need to continue to do things for me.

Since having the baby, I am now at 265 lbs. This is 20 pounds higher than I have ever been before. When I was at 245 some years ago, I was so mortified I decided to make a major life change. I had been doing good and looking great up until a year ago. Between the pregnancy and the stress of the past year, I have put on 40 pounds from where I was. I need to literally lose around 100 pounds at this point to be where I'd feel healthy and happy.

So - let's get this started.

The last time I took measurements:
MARCH 26 2015

Current Weight: 214
Waist: 36 7/8 inch
Hips: 50"
Neck: 14.5"
Forearm over birthmark: 10 3/8"
Upper arm: 13.5"
Calf: 17 3/8"
Mid thigh: 23.5"
Upper Thigh: 28"

January 12, 2017:

Current Weight: 265
waist: 46"
Hips: 56"
Neck: 16"
Forearm over birth mark:11.5"
Upper Arm: 16.5"
Calf: 19"
Mid Thigh: 27"
Upper Thigh: 31"

Losing Weight; Gaining Life!

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Lets begin again.