Category Archives: Weight Loss

I’m an after!

I woke up yesterday knowing that it was THE DAY. I made sure I looked my best because there would be pictures. ;)

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Yesterday at work dragged! I could not wait to get out of there and get to my meeting because I just KNEW I was hitting goal. I knew even though I haven’t being weighing daily. A little doubt would creep up, but I’d tell it to shut its mouth, that I TOTALLY had this.

Finally I was out of work and rushed home to grab Mr. B. Who then kindly informed me that my in-laws would be coming to my meeting too. I already knew my mom was coming, but had no idea that my own personal posse would be there to cheer me on at the scale.

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We sat waiting for what seemed like FOREVER, but was in all reality less than 5 minutes. Haha. I corralled everyone into the building and waited for Becky’s scale to be open.

Then I stepped on the scale. And it said 151, then my dress and jewelry came off. Then it said 150.2. So, I did what any woman UTTERLY determined to hit goal would do.

I took off my bra.

So, I stood there on the scale in just a tank top and leggings and the scale read this:

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And my reaction was this:

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I freaking did it!! I hit goal!! I quickly went and put back on my clothing and pictures happened.

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My amazing leader, Becky! She's been with me pretty much through it all! I love her!

My amazing leader, Becky! She’s been with me pretty much through it all! I love her!

Then I made Mr. B hop on the scale with me. I have lost pretty much him in weight. My starting weight was 327.6. I love this picture! I used to be the size of a grown woman AND man!

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After pictures, it was time for my meeting to start. I spent time in the front row (where I always sit) and silently cried. I couldn’t believe that I had hit my goal. After 4 years I had finally done it. Becky made me speak and show off my before picture. Then my mom and mother-in-law came up to give me something.

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They have been holding on to this for a couple of months now waiting for me to hit my goal. And last night they finally got to give it to me!

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My posse left and the meeting continued. After the meeting, Mr. B was waiting in the parking lot with a gift for me. When I was getting closer to goal I told him that all I wanted was a Kate Spade purse. I would hit up Von Maur and just ogle over the purses. Well, last night, he gave me this:

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I have literally worked my ass off for this! I cannot wait to carry it and look at it knowing that I earned it! Isn’t it so pretty? ;)

The rest of the night was spent at Mr. B’s dek hockey game which I could hardly pay attention to because my phone was just blowing up with all sorts of love from everyone. When I went to bed last night I had the hardest time falling asleep because I just didn’t want all the excitement to end. But, I woke up this morning and Mr. B promised me that I’m still awesome. ;)

I’m still in shock a bit and have had moments of sporadic crying after an overwhelming feeling of emotion. I’m sure it’ll be that way for today for a bit. This is so awesome.

I want you all to know that I cannot thank you guys enough for all your support throughout my journey over the years. You’ve been with me for ups, downs, and all sorts of amazing things. If I could give each and every one of you a hug, I would. You all deserve it!

I freaking love you guys!!

I’m a fucking AFTER!!!! AHHHH!!

Brooke: Not On A Diet: Hitting GOAL!!

The No Daily Weigh-in Challenge

In case you didn’t know I’m attending the awesome Fitbloggin’ Conference in June. I am pretty excited and will be rooming with two awesome ladies, Kelly from Curvy Fit Girl and Dacia from Run Ride Repeat. Crazy fact about us, we have ALL lost over 100lbs with Weight Watchers! Woot!

A little over a week ago, Kelly mentioned on her Twitter that she was thinking of giving up her scale for the week and only weighing in at meetings. I quickly responded and told her I would join in. I know how hard it is not to weigh yourself daily and letting that weight affect you day. I figured the challenge would be beneficial to me and everyone loves a partner to play along with! Soon after than, Dacia tweeted she’d join us too. :)

Fitbloggers who room together, stick together! ;)

This past week was our first week and we all did it! Not going to lie, it was super tough. Especially since I’m SOOOOOO close to goal.

Only 3.2lbs away!

Only 3.2lbs away!

I’m the type of person who gets up in the morning, pees, and hops on the scale. Then whatever that scale says can sometimes effect how my day is going to go. It the number is lower than I expected, then I’m in a good mood. If it’s higher than what I think it should be, then I can be in a cruddy mood.

It’s silly, I know. I’ve said it a million times before, the scale does NOT define who I am. It is just a number and there are a so many other factors that matter more. Like how I feel physically, how happy I am with my food choices, and how great I look in my jeans. Those things matter much more than a silly number on the scale. But, I still let it control me from time to time.

Well not anymore! I’m going to only weigh in at my weekly Weight Watchers meeting and not every morning. I’m not going to let a silly number on the scale affect my mood daily. I’m going to judge it by the way I wake up feeling physically and mentally.

After a week of doing it, I am getting used to not doing my morning ritual. But, it doesn’t mean it is getting easier. Like I said before, being thisclose to goal makes it super challenging. I want to monitor my weight like a hawk to know when it is going to happen. I want to scream and shout the second I hit it, like I did when I finally hit Onderland. So, not being able to do that is tough and kind of a mental battle at times.

Yet, I’m remaining strong! As are my partners in no daily weigh-in crime. We have decided to extend our challenge to Fitbloggin’ in June. We’ve totally got this!

Are you a daily weigher? If so, will you put the scale up and join us? Let’s prove that we aren’t slaves to the scale!

Holy *&$#!

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Holy crap guys! Look at that! I’m less than 10lbs from goal!

I am in utter shock!

When I started this journey waaaaay back in 2009, I honestly never pictured myself at goal. It was impossible to do so. I mean, I can’t remember a time when I had weighed 150lbs. I’m sure it was in my way younger years. So I had no idea what to expect and honestly, I wasn’t 100% sure I would stick it out.

But I did, through all the ups and downs, I stayed with it. And if I did veer off track, it never was for long and I would hope back on. All that persistence has paid off.

I now sit here (actually lay here since I’m typing this on my phone in bed. Lol) with goal within arm’s reach. It’s so close I can taste it and man is it sweet.

It’s so close and I’m oh so ready for it!

Oh and slightly freaking out! ;)