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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!!

Some Things Are Just Meant To Be

I missed a weekly weigh in post again. I gained .8 this past week. I’m assuming it is from the amount of sodium I consumed the Wednesday before my weigh in. I had a pretty good week on plan, not the best, but better than it has been.

This week is going awesomely well so far! I’ve measured and tracked every single thing that has entered my mouth. And I’ve worked out the last two days in a row. So go me!! I’m planning on continuing this trend because it is feeling pretty amazing. :)

You all know that I’m completely and utterly in love with B-Fry. And if you don’t know, then you must be living under a rock! Haha. He’s all kinds of wonderful and my life is complete with him in it. We’ve said for many months now that we are meant to be. We click so well together and in the almost 8 months we have been together we’ve spent pretty much every day together. How could you not want to spend all your time with someone who makes you feel absolutely beautiful, loved, and incredibly happy?

Well, the other day I got crazy proof that we’re meant to be. The kind of proof that sent chills down my spine and gave me goosebumps. The proof came in a list.

I’ve never really been the type of girl to think about what I wanted in a future husband. Honestly, I questioned if I would ever get married due to my size. So, it just wasn’t something I thought about it.

Well, I was watching some talk show and a lady was talking about how she made a list of what she wanted in a future mate. She started dating someone and at some point in the relationship she stumbled upon that list and was surprised to find that her mate fit everything on that list. I was a little bit skeptical, but thought “What could it hurt?”

So I made a list. I stumbled upon that list on Sunday, read it and chills ensued. B-Fry fit the list perfectly. I showed him the list, he really couldn’t believe it either. I put the list on a stack of papers and we went to B-Fry’s hockey games.

When we came home, I pulled out the list again and noticed in the corner there was a date written. The date was 7/17/09.

Now this is where it gets kinda freaky…

B-Fry and I became official EXACTLY one year later on 7/17/10!!!

Got chills yet?

If that doesn’t prove that we’re meant to be, I don’t know what does. I never would have thought that I would find everything I wanted in one man, but I did and I couldn’t be happier.

I’m sure you’re all dying to know what’s on the list. So here you go:

My Dream Hubby

  • Tall
  • Tattoos
  • Creative
  • Smart
  • Loving
  • Family Oriented
  • Romantic
  • Supportive
  • Good With Money
  • Cooks
  • Athletic
  • Glasses
  • Artistic
  • Wants Kids
  • Respectful
  • Music Lover
  • Great Job
  • Understanding
  • Funny
  • Mentally Stable
  • Faithful
  • Animal Lover
  • Affectionate
  • Adventurous

That pretty much sums B-Fry up. :) It’s pretty much amazing.

Now all you single ladies, go make your list!! It just might work!

Weekly Weigh In: 2011 Goals Edition

Starting Weight: 327.6
Current Weight: 202.6
Last Week: 203.4
Loss/Gain: -.8
Total Loss: 125lbs

I see I didn’t post a “Weekly Weigh In” last week. Oops! I gained .8 last week, which I say is pretty good considering it was Christmas and all. I lost it this week, so GO ME! :) And no I didn’t make my goal of being under 200 by 2011. Oh well, life happens!

2010 has come and gone.

Not going to lie, I’m going to miss it a bit. Why you ask? because quite frankly it was the best year of my life thus far. I lived a life of health and happiness, I hit 100 lbs lost, met the guy of my dreams, won a ticket to FitBloggin‘, and ended the year with a spectacular article in the Quad City Times.

It wasn’t all perfect, but it was pretty dang close. I didn’t get to accomplish most of the goals I set last year at this time, but I’m okay with that. I didn’t get to run my 5K due to an IT band issue and I didn’t walk my half marathon. Oh and I didn’t end the year under 200lbs like I was really wanting to do. I won’t focus on the bad though, because this is a new year and I can start fresh and make sure I do accomplish what I set out to do.

Last year I let you all know that I don’t make resolutions, I set goals. Resolutions are to resolve things and I have nothing to resolve. So goals it is!

In 2011 I want to:

Health/Fitness Goals:

*Run a 5K
*Try a new recipe each month
*Hit my goal weight
*Run a half marathon
*Complete the 30 Day Shred

Life/Love Goals:

*Be a better pen pal
*Read more
*Fall more in love with B-Fry
*Scrapbook more
*Take more pictures
*Learn a new skill

Blog Goals:

*Do reviews of recipes and products
*Blog at least twice a week
*Create a challenge
*More Vlogging
*A Contest
That’s what I want to do in 2011. I’m going to make sure it happens because 2011 is going to be my year!

This month there are already exciting things happening. B-Fry and I are officially moving in together. It’s been in the works for a while, but it’s finally happening now! We’re moving into the duplex his grandparents own that we’ve been working on these last few months. It’s still a work in progress, but we’re hoping to be in there before we leave for Colorado on the 28th. Well I have to be there by then, since my lease is up! This is such a huge step in our relationship, but I know it’s a good one. I see nothing but good coming from us living under the same roof! I cannot wait!!

Then on January 28th B-Fry, his parents, and I make our way to Breckenridge, Colorado. We will be staying a week in this AMAZING house with great views of the mountains. There’s also a hot tub on the deck with a great view. I’m crazy excited for the vacation. I’ve never seen mountains, so it shall be epic. We’re driving out there, so the 15 hour road trip will be a test for B-Fry and I. Luckily we travel pretty well together. I plan on bringing plenty of entertainment for the car ride. And we’re working on a play list. Because no road trip is complete without one!

Gosh I cannot wait!