What a wondeful experience - 7/30/07

Well- as most people know by now, I'm getting married on August 21st- and well, even though I haven't really thought much about it, Johanna has decided that she does want a wedding dress. So last night, we went and tried on some wedding gowns.

Now let me start this by saying, I've worn a size 32 for a very long time. Probably the last 5 years or so, I've worn this plus size that is usually the largest size in the big girl store, and there were times that even these fit a little too snuggly. I haven't bought many new clothes since my surgery, but most of my friends all know that my clothes are practically hanging off me at times-

Anyway- I knew that the largest size on the wedding store racks was 26- I knew this because when I thought about marrying Johanna 6 years ago, I remember thinking that I might not be able to try on wedding dresses- because they'd have to specially order mine- So last night, I went in hoping and praying that I could at least just try on a 26- and hoping that it would at least fit over me, even if it didn't zip all the way.

Well- to my shock I didn't wear a 26- nope- I wore a 24!! the 26 was too big!! Can you freakin' believe it???? The dress that I chose in the 26, they had to go and try and find in the 24- and luckily it was there. I swear I felt like a little princess!

Here are some pics-

Cat

5/28/07

I have plateaued for the last 3 weeks- and I was getting really frustrated, but I'm trying to be positive- Here's my latest picture from Carrie's baby shower- you can't really see it I don't think- but I'm feeling great and loving life! I'm down 93 lbs- wish it were more- but I'm happy being down any at all and feel really special for being able to accomplish each step!

I started my new job on May 16th, and I couldn't be happier. I feel like I'm in a really good place and I'm just feeling like things are falling into place.

Hope all is well with the people in my life :)

Cathy

5/13/07

what an amazing time for me!

I start my new job on Wednesday- we're putting the house together more- we're moving stuff around- we have alot of wasted space, so we're trying to change things around- to use our space better.

I'm down 90 lbs right now- and I'm stuck. They say it's common to plateau at times, so tomorrow I'm gonna try swimming in the morning and then walking in the evening. The doctors say it's common to get stuck in a rut- but I've been stuck at 90 lbs for 8 days now- and that's a long time for me to not have lost any weight!

I'll be putting up pictures soon-

Catte

5/7/07 - Feeling Great

Well- it's Monday night and I have only 2 more days at my job- and then I'm leaving. It feels good to say that. It's been disappointing these last 2 weeks- but I know I've made the right decision to move on to bigger and better things. I expected more support from my current management, so it's been very disappointing with the way I've been treated and spoken to the last few days- but ahh- can't worry about it!

Things are just changing and I'm so thrilled. I'm down 88 lbs right now. I was down 89 this AM, but just now on the scale it said 88, so I wanna just keep it real- yeah know? I'll be posting more pictures soon- just wanted to give a shout out!

cAt

feeling great!

4/29/07

Almost 3 months-

I'm feeling much better and I'm happy that I chose to have the surgery. I'm able to do many things I couldn't do and started to take for granted. I'm not breathing as hard, I'm able to walk a mile without feeling like I'm going to die- and I can touch my toes over and over. In fact, I just lay in bed and throw my feet in the air!

I got to see Deb last weekend and she couldn't believe how much weight I'd lost- she didn't know that I'd had the surgery and so when she saw me- she said, "Catte- where's the rest of you?" So that was really cool.

My Mary Kay business is inspiring me to do even better- I feel like I want to look better and carry myself better- which is better for my health and for my whole life!

I resigned at the OAG last Wednesday- so I can't even put into words the relief I feel and just how much happier I am! I will start my new job on May 17th- and I can just say- it feels a long time coming!

things are great- and just wanted to check in!

Cathy

4/12/07 Cont.

What the hey- let's add some pics!

Cat

4/12/07

Definitely been a while since I've posted any pictures up! sorry for the laziness- just been so busy.

I am taking a class at ACC (Austin Community College) and working on our grant process at work is taking a toll on me, oh- and I am back in my accounting classes with Phoenix- O... and I started my own business, I'm now a Mary Kay beauty consultant- and I'm loving it.

So far I'm down 75 lbs, need to update my ticker too! jeesh- and I need to take some more pictures- will do that this weekend at my Debut Party!

I'm feeling better- still tired, but I feel good over all. I'm not getting winded when I walk and I'm not feeling wasted from walking to my car or to the mail box. The other day I walked down the 10 flights of stairs at my office and then walked a few blocks to the corner store- bought me a water and walked back! Took the elevator up- can't get too crazy ya know!

My struggle has been with the protein drinks. I have not wanted to drink them and so far this week, I've just been eating more cheese in hopes of eliminating my protein drinks all together. That's definitely a bad idea- so I will be drinking a shake first thing tomorrow morning- don't know why I have to test things!

I'm wearing clothes again that I haven't worn in years. Most of all my clothes are really big on me, but for the most part, I can't tell that I've lost 75 lbs. I mean, I know I have. I can tell in my face and in my shoulders, but I just feel like I'm still such a fatty fatty- and I know I can't think like that, but it's hard sometimes. Feel a little discouraged and I still get weak- but now when I get weak and try to eat something I'm not suppose to, it comes back up... so don't get much of a choice on that side of things.

Anyway- just wanted to check in- Please come back on Monday- there should be some new pics of me up!

Cathy

Latest pics

So here's so updated pics of me- just face comparisons- click on the group and they'll enlarge!

Also here's my latest ticker- though it automatically updated- the last one I did is way at the bottom of the page, so just to be safe!

Cathy