There are times that my mind knows how much weight I’ve lost, but for some reason it doesn’t feel like I’ve accomplished much. I know the numbers on the scale have gone down almost 40 pounds, and I’m wearing a smaller size, but there are still days when I don’t feel any different than I did 39 pounds ago. So when I came across these pictures, one taken last 4th of July, and the other taken a week ago, I finally realized that I really have changed. The weight loss is real. I still have 21 pounds or so to lose, but here is a picture of “before” I started Weight Watchers, and the current picture. I didn’t label them before and after, because it’s not after yet.

July 4, 2008 - "before"

I should mention that when this picture was taken, Zale was in a 38, he’s now in a 32. We’re about even on the scale, which just kills me. I hate it when I weigh more than he does! But I’m very happy for him, that he’s done so well with this journey too! Zale’s holding Hannah, and I have Reagan. That’s our good friend in the back ground, we were at his house for their party. His wife, one of my closest friends was the one that insisted on the picture. I don’t know what my exact weight was for that day, but when I started Weight Watchers a couple of months later, my first weigh in was 204. Ouch, that even hurts to type!

Man that was hard to do, now for the “during” picture. This one is a bit easier to post.

April 16, 2009 - "during"

This was taken at my birthday dinner last week. I’m standing with my good friend from childhood, Laura (hope she doesn’t mind me putting her picture on my blog!). She and I were inseperable until 3rd or 4th grade. We reconnected on Facebook and my Dad arranged for her and her husband to come to dinner as a surprise. Turns out we’ve lived about 20 miles away from each other for many years, but didn’t even know it.  Anyway, it was a great surprise, great food (Japanese Hibichi), and a wonderful night! I’m not satisfied weighing 165 pounds, but it sure is better than 204!