WHOOT WHOOT #35

35 pounds are officially GONE!
11.5 inches are officially GONE!

And yes I am so excited!  The last few weeks seemed to drag on to get those few pounds off, to get to my first goal.  I have been "tasting" everything, and I know that is why it took so long to get here! I would have a bite of the kids ice cream (they always offer you know) - a bite of a cookie - a bite of a cracker..etc.

Now I feel more motivated than ever - I love the fact I took off 7 years of weight in just a 3 months! It makes me just want ANOTHER salad that much more..lol

I get to buy a charm for my Pandora bracelet - if you don't know what Pandora bracelets I will post a link - they are high quality sliver or gold bracelets that these beautiful tiny hand crafted charms fit on.  The average cost for one charm can range from 25.00 to 350.00.  Finished bracelets cost anywhere from 1,500 on up.
So obviously I collect them slowly - I got one for my birthday, my starter charm from my momma, then my Kids bought me a "queen bee" for my second charm - this will be my 3 charm and I fell in love with the Fat Buddha!
I love Buddhas, I have 3 in my house and just adore them.  And him being so fat, just made me smile!

I have been thinking about posting my before pics, but haven't had the guts to do this yet (As I am in a sports bra, partially hanging out! lol) And having another one taken in the same "gym" outfit...To me my fat has always embarrassed me-I was so skinny growing up, teenage years, I never weighed more than 120 pounds..And in my head I am still little like that, then I see that full length mirror in my closet - I see pictures of me (which I hardly EVER allow) and I ask myself, WHO is that fat chick? OMGosh, she needs to do something! lol

Finally I have done something...that works!  So I will thing about the picture idea...some more..think I can minimize it?