So I thought I'd update.....

Back in July, a few days before surgery, I posted my mini goal list:

I can cut my toenails and not run out of breath (the week before vacation I cut my toe nails and didn't even think about it)

get on an airplane and actually pull my seatbelt tight, instead of hoping I don't have to ask for an extender (going on vacation and traveling to Orlando, I fit in the sit, and pulled my seatbelt tight!  Woo hoo)

being able to go to the bathroom in said airplane...I don't ask for #2, but just to pee and wipe without acrobatics, since I can't get my legs open enough to get my hand in for a wipe (yup, was able to pee, wipe and pull up clothes....no problem)

Speaking of #2, while out and about, not choosing the handicap bathroom so that I can actually wipe (haven't had the need, but was able to change my clothes in a regular stall at the airport, with suitcase inside stall....so I'm sure going #2 will be ok....heeeeeeeeeeee)

being able to shop anywhere on the planet for clothes, and not spend a week in travel clothes because my luggage was lost and there is not a store in the country that caters to the "plus size"

going to a restaurant and not worrying if I'll fit in the booth, or if the hostess will try to sit me in a booth just to see me struggle, to finally rest my breasts on the table.

looking down while standing up and seeing my toes (yup, this I was able to do about 4 weeks out of surgery)

being able to use my lap as a lap.....not like some weird ill stable table (I have a lap!)

having my boobs no longer be my crumb/drip tray  (I no longer eat huge amounts, and my boobs aren't as big...no more crumb tray)

crossing my legs

I am now adding to the list:

• Run a 5K non stop
• Get a very cute business suit
• Lear to accessorise

Thanksgiving was fun, we cooked, and cleaned and I was able to eat all the holiday fare without feeling stuffed.  I haven't weighed in, I'll weigh in on Friday.  But I feel good.  I have been fighting a terrible chest cold, so I haven't been at the gym as much as I'd like.....but, this afternoon....back to spin, and tomorrow back to my 5K training.....


Tree is up, and let the Holiday Season begin!

Made it home from Vacation...and today is Thanksgiving.....

So I made it home from vacation....OMG we had such a great time....I felt so much better in my swim suit and just all around....it was pretty awesome...here's a shot of my in our little plunge pool.....

Yes...a little champagne...for sure!

I had a blast, watched what I ate, and enjoyed a few alcoholic bevy's......we worked out every other day, or at least tried to....also there was a lot of walking, getting in and out of the ocean, and swimming.....I can't wait to go back in May.....

On a super positive note, I got invited to an in-person interview in Orlando, yes the job I was super excited about.  So I got home Friday and flew back out on Sunday for Monday interviews.  That is the good.....also the good is that none of my interview suits/business wear fit, I looked like I had borrowed clothes from a fat/frumpy dead aunt!....So I found a black skirt and a twin seater set, and wore that....It sort of worked and at least I looked buiness-like....not NY business, but midwest business....If you guys get my drift....

Interviews went fab....I hope to get an offer soon....if not, oh well...I guess something better will come my way......

Got back late Monday night, and yes....Monday was my 10th wedding anniversary....so my hubs had an entire dinner surprise waiting for me, dinner, table cloth and table set, flowers....oh so nice.....even though by now I was in the throws of a horrible head cold....so I enjoyed his company, being home, and coming down from a total high/anxiety from interview....

So today is Thanksgiving, and we're making an entire meal for just the 2 of us.....seriously, a 14lb turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.....So I'll eat a few bites, and he'll have his normal portion.  I'll have a butt load of leftovers, but I'll make tamales with the leftover turkey....I'll post recipe....they are yummy......

So I got brave and stepped on the scale this morning....I was scared since I hadn't stepped on since I hit 50lbs before vacation....and guess what....I'm down another 2.5lbs!!!!  I am so super excited....I can do this, even with vacation, even with flying and interviews, even with airplane swelling, and getting ready for Thanksgiving......

Now that is something that I am totally thankful for!

I did it, I did it....I hit 50lbs today!!!!

I am so psyched!  I did it, 3 1/2 months out and I am 50.1 lbs down....yes you heard right.....

50.1

I am so happy I can't even stand myself......

On an other happy note, I had a phone interview today that went relatively well....as well as phone interviews can go.  I was a little side swiped because I thought it would be a conversation with the hiring manager, but instead it was a conversation with the entire team.  I guess it'll come down to personalities and see if they felt enough pull to call me in to an in person interview....keep your fingers crossed......

On Sunday we take off for Punta Mita, Mexco.....12 days of chilling in the sun, beach and pool.....I can't wait...in my head I am already there....I'll post pictures for sure.....

Ok back to dancing and feeling proud of myself, and happy about the interview....we'll see!

Floppy Disks???? Sometimes men are so sensitive.....grr

So, I accidentally (well not really) walked into the kitchen naked....I wanted to get a drink and didn't want to get dressed....but that's besides the point....I walked across the living room, in front of my husband and to the kitchen.....his first words are....wow! you are getting smaller every day....so I smile and do a little happy jiggle.....at that exact moment, he canceled out his compliment by starting to chant:

"floppy disks, floppy disks, your boobies look like floppy disks"

Now seriously.....my boobies are going from a 44DD to right now a 40L (long), I could roll them up and re-create a bundle to resemble breasts, they look like socks with stones hanging from them.....ok maybe no that bad....but pretty close.......

So if he thought he was going to get anything/anywhere close to those "floppy disks"...he's just SOL'd for a while....

On the positive...I am going to be flaunting my "floppies" (encased in a swim suit) at the beach next week.  We leave Sunday and have been packed for a week....LOL....I am so ready for a vacation and for the beach....

I'll weigh in on Friday, hopefully I'll be closer to 50 lbs then, or maybe even hit 50lbs....then I won't weigh until I get back from vacation.....my goal is to not gain while on the road....to maintain, and hopefully continue to lose.....

Floppy Disks......humph!