I know I should be happy about this....

but please tell me what I am supposed to wear to church...I have 12 or 13 dresses I am taking to consignment that are too big!

Here is everything that no longer fits:(  I can't afford to go out and buy all new clothes!  Seriously...I have NOTHING to wear!  What is left is so old that I hate wearing it!  UGH!   This Stay at Home Mom needs a way to earn some money for a new wardrobe!

FINALLY!!!

I am finally in the 150's again...actually I have been at home for a couple of days but for the weight loss competition thing at church we weigh in on Tuesdays.  This morning I was 159.2...150 is my first goal...I'll make it...eventually!  I would REALLY like to see a 13?  but we will see.

Sunny Saturday

It was gorgeous here Saturday and we tried to spend most of the day outside.  The kids played in the backyard for a while Saturday morning and then we ventured out to the icecream shop and then to the local trails.  The trails were flooded from the recent rain we have had so we didn't get to do much walking but the kids still had fun exploring and playing and best of all we were OUTSIDE:)

Looking Back...

I originally started this journey in Dec. 2007....I lost 40 lbs in 5 months and then gained some back only to have to lose it again. Now I have lost 47 lbs and still going:)

Me today - please "belly hang" GO AWAY!

Side view today

May 2008- when I lost the 40 lbs the first time

Side view- May 2008

Where it all started- December 2007- 2nd child was 15 months old- 207 lbs (the same weight I was when I delivered him...I lost NO weight after having a 9lb baby..weird and still don't know why!)


Side view


Wow- now I can tell a difference:) Sorry to bore and disgust you with this...this is really more for me to see the difference because a lot of days I still feel like the person I was in Dec. 2007 and can't see the difference until I see pictures.

December 2007, May 2008, March 2011

New 5K PR

I set a new PR for my 5k today....33:06...I was trying to beat the 33 mark but it is extremely windy here today and the wind was awful approaching the finish line!

Exhausted doesn't even begin to describe it!

Ken had an ablation on his heart Friday morning. The cardiologist was able to find exactly which nerve was causing the rapid heartbeat and ablate it:) I had a headache all day Friday but thought it was due to stress. I actually almost passed out helping Ken go to the bathroom after his procedure. I looked at him and said "uh-oh I think I am going to pass out". This isn't unusual for me but it hasn't happened in a long time. I was on my period and hadn't eaten for several hours. Anyway, fast forward to Saturday afternoon. I laid down for a nap and woke up 2 1/2 hours later. I was just exhausted! I woke up with a bad sore throat and felt like crud! Well, it continued and this morning I went to the doctor and I have an upper respiratory infection:( A shot and an antibiotic were given and hopefully I will feel better soon! I need a break from the craziness around here. I am just physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted!

1st Half Marathon- DONE!!!

I ran my first half marathon this morning!!! The Mercedes Half Marathon in Birmingham. I RAN the entire thing and didn't have to walk any...yayayayay!!! I finished in 2:35:39:) Yes, I am slow but who cares I ran a half marathon!!!!

Me the night before trying on my shirt



Bathroom pic before the race-didn't want to wake my family

After the race


My jacket with my number and medal:)