Thanks to everyone for their wonderful comments about my mum...I really appreciate it. She had a catheter put in her next last week...unfortunately on her birthday....and starts chemo next Monday. My sister just returned from a few weeks overseas and so just found out about it all yesterday. That was really hard knowing that she was going to get that news....but I am glad she is in the picture now.
On the band front I have now lost 24kg (52.8 lbs) so that is great. I went back to the Dr on Friday and he was thrilled with my loss this month of 3.7 kg (8.14 lbs) and my total loss so far. He said that I have now lost over 58% of my excess body fat and would like me to get to about 73kg (160.06 lbs). My worst weight result is just 2.4 kg away and my ultimate goal weight would be 70kg (154 lbs) so I am right on track at the moment. I didn't get a fill and have been hungrier but still feel restriction. I am craving weird food atm so just trying to do my best on my non diet.
I have had something similar to Roo for the last 10 days where I have a constant headache and sore throat but nothing much else. I did stay in bed for 3 days the weekend before last due to my crippling headache but in hindsight I think I feel a bit down about mum and laying around helped in it's own weird way. Feeling like crap is playing havoc with my exercise...none ...and my head. I have felt really fat for the last few days even though I weigh the lowest on this journey...go figure....I just feel blah!!!!
The Memorial Day Bathing Suit Challenge has ended and many thanks to Kristen for organising this. She is now organising a new Summer Challenge so be sure to check it out and join in the fun. I started the Challenge at 87.6 and lost 6kg (13.2lbs) and that included my Easter binge period so I am very happy with the results. Congrats to Joey who won the challenge...well done.
I have been busy with College and my assignments ...and I still have another 2 to do so it is not over yet. I also have a big practical this week so it will be good to get that one over with. My eldest daughter turned 11 last week and so she has had a ball with her new bike and heelies...you know the shoes with wheels on them...and she had a sleep over last weekend with four of her friends. They were so well behaved and included my youngest daughter which always helps doesn't it???
I am really enjoying getting back into some of my old clothes and even bought a pair of straight leg size 12 jeans last week. I have a huge muffin top but the legs fit great, so hopefully I can wear them soon. I used to always be a pear shape but after my second daughter I developed a tummy issue especially above the waist. I am hoping that this dissappears as I come into losing the last 10kg (22lbs). It is great to be able to dress more fashionably and I am loving it.
Here are some more recent pics of me....I just don't understand why I always look fatter in the pics...anyway.....WTF??? (Check out Oscar in the first pic!!!)
Finally I just want to say congrats to Cara, Alexis and Linda who are all celebrating or about to celebrate their one year anniversary. You are an amazing inspiration to me and I am sure many others. Enjoy your success
Talk soon
The photos look great - you are looking fantastic!! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I love your outfit with the boots!! Boots will be an NSV for me - have never been able to get them to fit my fatty boombatty legs. But I will!!! And I will strut in them!!
ReplyDeleteSally.. you are so cute! love the pics..
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts, prayers and wishes for your mom are being sent.. I know how hard this is for families...just keep your thoughts POSITIVE.. and comfort your mom.. be well and hugs to you
You might be feeling blah - but you look hot!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your mum.
*hugs*
What a transformation - you look wonderful. And you look good in jeans, which I'm longing to wear myself.
ReplyDeleteHope things go OK with your Mum.
Caroline
Love the jeans! Remember to be gentle with yourself during this time. Love to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI think I missed something about your mum? I will go back and have a look. Love your pics - you are a bombshell (especially love the bottom one!!) and you don't look big at all. 24 kilos loss is amazing!! So proud of you. If you get to 73 kilos we will be band twins - that's what I'm aiming for in the big picture - but also want to hit around 70 (ho boy, wouldnt 69 be even more amazing!!) ahhh.. thats 69 kilos for those with dirty minds!
ReplyDeleteSally, you are looking amazing and you must feel a big difference with 24 kilos off...Winter with jeans and boots and scarves...sigh...I so love and miss winter weather (it's 42+ here today!). Keep it up girl. (PS still not 100% but better than I was...hope you are feeling better too!)
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures...you look great (and you dog is such a cutie). I am another one that can't wait to be able to wear a pair of boots. You make them look good.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your mum.
You look fabulous!!!! Well done on the loss... Its lovely to read your blog Ive missed you! xx
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I love your style! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the loss-wonderful job!
You look great and your weight loss sounds like it is perfectly on track! Nice work, girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteWow, you look great! Good job!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your mom, Sweetie! And you look great in the new pictures!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the size 12s. You look so great in your pictures.
ReplyDeleteThose are REALLY cute outfits. You even got the seal of approval from my teenage daughter.
ReplyDeleteYou're looking great! So slim in those pictures. You're really losing fast lately. Hopefully it's not from stress.
ReplyDeletethanks for the anniversary wishes!
Sally-I got the Surprise Me button and search at http://www.lijit.com/ Just sign up for an account and at the end it installs in into Blogger automatically. Rather cool.
ReplyDeleteGirl Bandit / Sally - Thanks for stopping by and CONGRATULATIONS on your phenomenal results! You are definitely working it! I should have also referred to it as a stretched pouch which I think is how most people refer to it. Here's a link in my blog that I think might be the best reference should you want to read a bit more on it: http://fluffy68.blogspot.com/2007/06/dilation-and-and-slippage-info-received.html
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure if you'd get notified that I put a comment, so sorry for the duplication!
You look amazing. Totally beautiful and totally skinny. Congratulations on being down 24kg! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better. Quite understandable to be down about what's going on with your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom and your family through this.
Sal-- what are you talking about, you look great!! Wow, you are doing terrifically-- keep up the great work, you're certainly an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou are looking great. I am soo sorry to hear about your momma. Take care..
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