I did take pics today but not to compare.. I probably won't do comparison pics for another week or two.

I have been so busy this week...

Today I stepped on the scale and I am 256.5 .. I was truly surprised ..lost 1.5 lbs even when quitting smoking (I am totally off the patch now btw, 2nd day off of it).

I am happy.. but I have some tough things ahead the next 2 weeks. Clean, clean, clean! My dad and step mom are coming in on Thursday!!!

Today and tomorrow are going to be busy! I am trying to get some relaxation in this morning before the madness starts!

I could tell a difference between when I swam 2 weeks ago, until last night. Two weeks ago I couldn't even do a regular crawl stroke across the length of the pool without stopping and catching my breath in the middle of the darn pool. Last night every time I got the length of the pool, I had just enough time to catch my breath a little while pulling my hair out of my face then going at it again!.. I did at least 7 lengths of the pool last night.. and it felt awesome!! I was able to breathe how you are supposed to while doing the correct crawl stroke (I used to be on a swim team a loooooong time ago!).

Two nights ago I had about 8 grocery bags on each arm.. went all the way up the steps and into the door.. didn't have as hard of a time breathing.. was out of breath for not even 30 seconds! I didn't feel like I was going to pass out.

Measurement time!!! Last time i did measurements was 2 weeks ago. (8/16)

Waist- lost 1.5 inches
Hips lost 1.5 inches
Thigh lost .25 inches
Upper arm lost .5 inch
Neck lost .75 inch
Calf lost 1.5 inches
Upper stomach lost 3 inches!!!

****Since I started my journey on 7/14*****
-My BMI has gone down from 43.6 to 41.4, that is a 2.2 difference!
Waist, 4.75 inches lost
Hips, 4.75 inches lost
Neck, 1.75 inches lost
Thigh, 4.75 inches lost
Calf, 2.25 inches lost
Upper arm, 2.25 inches lost

-Quit smoking - Currently in 6th day so far, 2nd day without nicotine patch.
-Went from huffing and puffing at 12 mins on the elliptical to 30-45 minutes on the elliptical.
-Went from doing intervals on the elliptical of 1-2 mins each (about 3 to 4 times per session) to 3-4 mins each (about 4 to 5 times per 30 min session).
-Can control breathing throughout a whole entire cardio session.
-Learned so many different things about myself and health and nutrition.


Ok ok.. I need to stop stalling and get to work on the rest of the stuff I need to do!! Hope everyone has a great Sunday!