Holiday

Just back from holiday and had a brilliant time. It could be quite challenging on a cruise ship keeping to lower calories and I tracked everything and also carried the wee guy on my back everywhere. Went up a few pounds but down already from holding off the drinks. Alcohol is grand occasionally but it was more of a daily thing when away and the beer and wine are not just empty calories but also you tend to eat more with less control. I was on holiday so I didn't go mad with being super strict but I also allowed myself the drinks. I did find it easier though not to eat lots of yummy food that I normally would have so the 2 pounds normally on holiday would have been 10 pounds and down one already from just more water and gardening and cleaning at weekend. Also I kept track so I knew how much protein I was eating and how many calories as well. Here's back at work and felt very nice although the shoes were ones I wouldn't stand around a lot in. I've also scheduled myself now to work out during week so will also be tracking that. I'd like to put on some more muscle and tone up where I can

A small cardigan covers bat arms!

Nice to wear dresses now!

Casual Friday

Photos

Here we go. On year out. Went to a BBQ at a friends that we went last year. This time last year I drank protein and that was it. This year had meat and quiches. Still all protein but tasty instead of just liquid. This morning I did shopping, did a kids birthday party bringing F1, and then off to BBQ. Was great party

New work

So another taken in bathroom pic at new job but in morning when I leave eveyone is sleeping and by time we get home, get kids, make dinner and do night time routine for the wee ones - last thing I want to do is take photos. Nor do I look as rested. I look like frazzled Mum by time 8pm rolls around

Picked this up day before at marshalls. Top and trousers for $8 each. Trousers need hemmed but they were fine for today.

Today I crossed over from over weight to normal. We do a 5k Saturday and I can't wait ! Also found out we have a small gym at work so even better

Yeah!

Today I lost half a pound. Not a huge amount for most but it meant that my BMI is now normal! Yes. I'm now not considered overweight and just a couple of weeks after my anniversary of my surgery so I'm bloody thrilled. I'm still planning on losing between 5-10 pounds more. As I will put on muscle when I start weight training again after ear gets better and cleared. Also for maintenance but felt so good to walk in store yesterday and as my sister said - get clothes that suit me not buy just because they fit. I'm in size 10 now and loving how much fitter I feel. Do I wish I could have done this without surgery? I don't think I could have. I was good at losing 50 pounds but put that back on and more every time. Now I'm down nearly 150 pounds and have curly hair, do 5ks (another one on Saturday) and celebrating my 40th in June and how many more years I got back getting healthier

Yeah for me!