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Halfway

It used to be military cruise related when I would type something about halfway. But now, it’s about weight loss.

I’m now officially at my 1/2 way point! :party: I’ve lost 14″ and 15 pounds. I get measured again next week, they do it monthly, so we’ll see if the inches have changed. I do feel lighter and I have more energy!

I’m so excited about the fact that this Christmas is the one that I will see the difference. 2009 is the start of a new year for me 30 pounds lighter and a lot of inches smaller! My next chapter will be a new me body wise. I’ve already started on the spirit.

One thing I have noticed is that I can sit with my legs pulled up to my chest. I never could do that before.I also can get up easier from the floor if I’m down there with Violet playing. I can carry her up the stairs and I’m not winded. She weighs about 24 or 25 pounds now! We have about 15 stairs to get up to  the top level.

I recently had to buy a new coat! I just went out on Saturday and bought one. My first nice coat, it’s a pea coat, black, size petite medium. I was going to get the small, but it was too tight and well I do wear sweaters, so I need a little room. BUT, the fact that I had to get one is what blows me away. I tried on the coat that I bought last October for the trip I took with Lisa to NYC. It looked like a clown coat, which is how all my clothes fit as well. I don’t see it as it’s so gradual, but, the proof is in the fact that I dropped from a size 12 pants to a 6 and even those are getting a little loose on me. I will have to buy new stuff when we are down in Atlanta! :cloud9:

Greg, Jess and Jac have been so supportive! Jac is actually kinda jealous sometimes with the food as it’s cooking, she wants it! Greg told me last week that there’s less of me to hug! *LOL* He’s so cute! Jess saw me around my bday, so when she sees me at Thanksgiving, it will be more of an impact on her than with Jac and Greg who see me daily.

It’s so weird to look in the mirror after putting on my clothes and seeing things that are smaller fitting. My mind is still trying to wrap around the inches and pounds that I’ve lost.

I’ve been eating the JC food 5 days a week, Jello and fruit as well as salads in between. Exercising on Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri. Running each day except for Wed, I’m doing the arc trainer that day. Usually the bike after running, and then abs. Takes about 1 hour or so, depending on what I’m doing that day. Totally is worth it to me!

Thank you to everyone for being so supportive with comments, I really appreciate it and I appreciate you! :pinkgrin:

Posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 ♥  
Filed Under Family, Gym, Health, JC, Me-Me, Running

16 Responses to “Halfway”

  1. Wendy Says:
    November 10th, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    YAY!! That’s awesome and such an encouragement:)

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  2. Hannah Says:
    November 11th, 2008 at 7:39 am

    Get you!!!! Well done!!!!

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  3. cady Says:
    November 11th, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    congrats…you’re doing awesome. :)

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  4. Melissa (blk_eyeliner87) Says:
    November 11th, 2008 at 4:45 pm

    I’ve been wanting a pea coat, they go so great with everything!

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  5. Margie Says:
    November 12th, 2008 at 10:14 am

    That’s so wonderful, Sara. I’m so proud!

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  6. Lisanne Says:
    November 12th, 2008 at 2:05 pm

    That’s TERRIFIC, Sara!!! I am so happy and proud of you! Way to go, and keep up the great work!

  7. Sara Says:
    November 13th, 2008 at 8:51 am

    Thank you Wendy!

  8. Sara Says:
    November 13th, 2008 at 8:52 am

    Thanks Hannie! :smile:

  9. Sara Says:
    November 13th, 2008 at 8:52 am

    Thanks Cady! :smile:

  10. Sara Says:
    November 13th, 2008 at 8:52 am

    I have seen them at Target, but, decided to buy a long lasting one at Macy’s. :smile:

  11. Sara Says:
    November 13th, 2008 at 8:52 am

    Thank you Margie! :smile:

  12. Sara Says:
    November 13th, 2008 at 8:53 am

    Thanks Lisanne! :smile:

  13. Lisa Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    You look great in your recent pictures. It really is about changing our lifestyle to maintain our health. For me its little steps here and there with food and exercise, i want to be below 120 but stuck at 126. i might join WW i have been reading their magazines and using some of the foods.

  14. Sara Says:
    November 15th, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    Thanks Lisa. I agree, it’s about changing how you live. I lost 10 pounds on WW a few years ago, but, I didn’t keep up with it like I am with JC. You can do it!

  15. Christine Says:
    November 16th, 2008 at 6:53 pm

    WOW! That’s terrific! I’m going to use you as inspiration - I’ve just started on that journey. Again. Congratulations! :up:

  16. Sara Says:
    November 16th, 2008 at 7:04 pm

    Thanks Christine! Way to go for you losing as well! :smile: