100lbs!

I am still in shock myself to be able to say I have lost 100lbs. I knew it was coming but still surprised I actually did it. I have always had the goals to get it done, but have never been able to stick with it till now.

Tomorrow I will write about how I've done it, although its not super interesting, but for now, I have some numbers and fun facts to share about my weight loss. I think they are fun at least, so I hope you do too!

Want to be able to comprehend a little more how much 100lbs is. Here are some things that weigh or add to 100lbs.

*A 2 month old foal, yep a horse. That makes me laugh that I've lost a small horse.
*5 car tires
*4 two year olds, for us it is a Mady + a Brynn + an Oso (the dog) + another 2 year old
*2 small bales of hay
*About 12 gallons of milk

So 100lbs is nothing to scoff at. Want some more fun numbers, I like numbers. I've always liked math.
*My highest weight without being pregnant was 295lbs (Sept 2009) and BMI 46%
*Starting Stats from this journey (Febraury 2012) Weight 280lbs and BMI 43.8%
*Current Weight 180lbs and BMI 28.2%
*Starting pant size was a 24, which I had been wearing for probably 5 or so years.
*Current pant size 12/14, which I haven't worn since like 8th or 9th grade I think, so probably 13 years ago. Which I just realized is half my life ago. Wow.
*Shirt Size before XL/XXL
*Shirt Size now M/L (okay I have bought one M sweater, but I am pretty proud of that)

And yes I am slightly embarrassed to put those numbers out there, but seeing how far I have come, I feel really good about it. To get a better view of my progress I decided to take some more pictures. There are a few before and after pictures, and also one picture of me in my size 24 pants and my size 24 wedding dress.

Feb 2012 - 280lbs, Jan 2013 - 180lbs

No way I could wear those 24s now!

This dress was literally only staying on because of the halter. I think It will need taken in a little.

What's my next goal, how much more do I have to go?? I'm not sure actually. I want to lose more weight, because I know I can and I will be healthier if I do. I also know I will eventually figure out exactly how much I want to lose, but at this point I just want to get to a point where I feel healthy and comfortable with where I am. We'll see when that happens, but for now I will keep working out 4-6times a week and eating well. With a little added chocolate in there, because I truly believe everyone needs chocolate in their life :)