I weighed 264.0 this morning.  That was fabulous, but what happened this evening was even better.  My husband and I went out to eat, and return a coat at Kohl's Department Store.  We were able to sneak out without the kids for the first time in a long time (they had… Read full post »

H1N1 chewed me up and spit me out!  I know it's been a lot worse for some people, but I've been sick for a month!  My weight was as low as 263, but has settled at about 265 now that I'm able to eat again.  Not a good way to lose weight. … Read full post »

I have three trash bags of clothes to give away.  For the first time they are not clothes that are too small.  These pants (with elastic waist bands that have stretched way beyond capacity), and these shirts (with fabric worn thin and buttons popped) have served me well, but, alas… Read full post »

I tested positive for Type A Flu today.  My doctor tells me it is most likely the swine flu because the seasonal flu hasn't hit our area yet.  I'm considered high risk due to the diabetes and heart condition so I got some Tamiflu.  If this flu is caught within the first… Read full post »

Already one pound lighter.  I tried on the free clothes I got from the church giveaway this afternoon.  They all fit, but were very, very snug.  So, I guess I'm too small for a 3x, but too big for a 2x.  My 26/28 clothes hang on me, but the 22/24 size… Read full post »

It's been a few days since I looked down at the scale and saw 269.  Having a hard time doing anything these last couple of weeks.  Not working out consistantly and feeling overwhelmed. 

It's just weird to have lost close to 30 pounds.  People are starting to say things like,… Read full post »

Yesterday afternoon, after my sons' daily speech session, I had to ask the director of the therapy center a few questions.  My boys, Simon (5) and Max (3), were ready to go, but decided to amuse themselves in the hallway.  What started out as reading the signs in hall, quickly turned i… Read full post »

Just one pound away from the 260s and I'm euphoric!  I spent today in a happy cloud!  At last this seems real to me.  I just might get my body, MY LIFE back!!!

I also figured out my webcam!  With less weight comes true enlightenment - in more than one… Read full post »

Over labor day weekend I didn't weigh.  This morning I found out I've managed to lose 2 more pounds!!!  I was waiting for 272, and I missed it!

So, now I'm 271 and today I wore my first pair of zip up, non-elastic waist pants in years.  I bought them weeks… Read full post »

My son, Simon, was diagnosed with autism on September 20, 2006.  My husband and I were so relieved to know there was a reason for his 45 minute tantrums.  We were desperate to stop my son's head banging sessions.  It was obvious the pillow-padded… Read full post »

Today I was happy to see 273 on the scale.  Last week wasn't my most productive.  I missed two workouts and had a Dr. Pepper (a regular Dr. Pepper).  These small things add up and I felt my weight loss screeching to a halt.  Part of me didn't care and was… Read full post »

Three years ago I had little hope for my 2 year old son who was banging his head in a padded play pen.  My son, Simon, didn't even seem to know I existed.  When I tried to cuddle him in my arms he would scream.  He seemed content to spin objects,… Read full post »

Hello watchers of my weight loss!  I couldn't wait to share the news!  I hit the scale this morning to find that I'm now at 274!  Only 4 more pounds until I hit the 260s and I'm lovin it!

I was feeling gutsy so, I tried on one of my… Read full post »

"Daddy got his hair cut, Mommy!" my son exclaimed as we walked in the door from the garage into the house. 

There was a time when I just wanted to hear, "Mama."  I wanted to hear, "Mama," so bad I changed the lyrics to "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" to, "Mama, Mama Mama… Read full post »

It's amazing to me the changes I see every day since I started working out and started watching my blood sugar!  My enormous  gut has started to shrink and it is sucking back in!  I know I'll probably have to have some skin removed, but I never thought it would rebound as… Read full post »

I met an incredible lady a couple of weeks ago and I only know her first name, Nancy.  It was my wedding anniversary and I had just hit my 20 pound mark for my weight loss, so I went to the nearest mani/pedi place to have my feet done.  My therapist… Read full post »

I watch children go without treatment, I see mothers cry because they can no longer afford therapy, and one of my good friends is finishing up her bankruptcy this month because she gave everything she had to save her son.  Where is the outcry?  

We are too busy worrying… Read full post »

A half bag of Raisinets!  I devoured a half bag!  Why?  A silly post by a politician, stress, PMS...  you name it. 

I've grown up in Missouri.  My East Coast relatives always said they felt sorry for me because the Midwest is so "backwards".  Statement… Read full post »

I stepped on the scale this morning hoping to still at least be 277 and I am down to 275!!!  I feel all saggy (is that a word?).  My skin is sagging, but not nearly as bad as I thought it would.  I'm doing this naturally - no surgery, or weird… Read full post »

It is not secret that autism is a challenge for children and their parents, but did you know that there is an even more devastating bit of information most families learn just days after the diagnosis?  Well, only devastating for people who are not independently wealthy. 

A g… Read full post »

I stepped on the scale today and I'm 277!!!  Down from 298!!!

I've lost 21 pounds and there are already so many changes.  At close to 300 pounds I could no longer fasten my seat belt, buy pants with a zipper, wear 3x and buy clothes in a store, walk up… Read full post »

Stuffing emotions with food is not a great idea, but I think it saved my life.  It was either sugar and caffeine, or the funny farm.  I was in an impossible situation and didn't know what else to do.  Unfortunately I'm not alone.  Over the last three years I've watched so… Read full post »

Since September, 2006 our family has been hit with autism, depression, another diagnosis of autism, diabetes, and a heart condition.  Add to that financial ruin and it's a mix for absolute disaster. 

How have we coped?

Laughter, antidepressants, chocolate therapy, soda and talk therapy.&nb… Read full post »