I Did It Again

I went on vacation and lost weight!  Again!!!  Who does that?!?!?  People who have sleeves do :-)  We had a wonderful vacation.  The best one by far.  Being 57.5 lbs lighter makes vacation better.  We went to Denver to visit my sister and brother-in-law and had a blast.  Brooks & I got to sneak away one night and drive to Estes Park to spend the night while my sis and bro in law watched the girls.  We had so much fun!  On top of spending the night in Estes Park we shopped, went to a Rockies game and ate some really good food.  All while losing 3.5 lbs.  The other really great thing is that we took some really good family pictures.  Pictures I wasn't embarrassed to be in.  You never really know how much weight you've lost until you see yourself in pictures.  I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw.  Thought I'd share just a few :-)

Busy Summer and NSV's

It has been a very busy summer and I guess my blogs are what suffers the most.  I have been on the go so much.  My girls and I took a trip to my parents, then we all went to my in-laws and next the big trip to my sisters.  I also painted my dining room and 1/2 bath.  And on top of all that I have had all my other usual stuff.  Needless to say there hasn't been much time to blog.

I do have a few NSV's to share though: 

I lost a total of 5 lbs during both of my trips (2 at my parents and 3 at my in-laws).  I have never in my life gone on a trip and actually lost weight!  I was in a very frustrating stall when I left for my 1st trip so I didn't have any expectations of losing weight, especially while visiting my mom and dad.  My mom cooks very fairly healthy, but when I visit my hometown I am always drawn to visit all of my favorite restaraunts (Pampa does have some relaly good places to eat).  But another NSV was not visiting those places and gorging myself on really tasty, but bad for me food :-)  And my reward a 2 lb loss.

While at my in-laws, I not only lost 3 lbs, but I stayed away from the brownies, pie and chocolate!!!!  That in itself is a minor-modern day miracle. We had some really good food and I did have some chips and dip but I guess it didn't matter because when I stepped on the scales on Tuesday morning I had lost 3 lbs.  I weighed myself Friday morning before we left so I would know if I gained or lost so I knew what I weighed before I left.   (I weigh myself everyday.)

We were invited to go swimming Sunday evening and I actually swam.  I had a really old swimsuit and a brand new swim skirt that I had never worn.  So I threw those on, unsure if I would go through with it but wanted to be prepared just in case I got a wild hair.  All the way there I had serious swimsuit anxiety and almost chickened out.  I am really happy with my top half, but my bottom half (i.e. my thighs) need a lot of work.  But I decided why not? If I wait until I look perfect I will never step foot in a swimming pool again.  So I did it.  And I had a lot of fun.  I got to swim with my girls, one of my goals!!!  Because I enjoyed swimming so much I decided I would go buy myself a new swim top to go with my swim skirt to wear on vacation.  Yes, I actually bought myself a new swimsuit.  Another modern-day miracle :-)

The biggest NSV of all - I have been able to keep up with all my busyness.  Before I would've been soooo tired and not be able to do 1/2 the stuff I have been able to do.  I am tired but I think it's a normal tired.  A"I have been extremely busy, therefore I am tired" kind of tired.  I have been sleeping very well since surgery.  I have a lot of energy during the day but when it's time for bed get me there quickly.

I probably have a few more to share but I must go for now.  Have a wonderful week!!!!

PS - Still not happy with my blog layout so next time you visit there may another new one.