Update, pics, comparison collages, etc.




Just wanted to do this! The diff is before (280 lbs, size 22) and now (229 lbs, size 18). Oh and I'm not wearing spanx in the now picture, that's just ALL ME not sucked in. ((THOSE jeans btw, are my absolute favs! They are old navy FLIRT jeans dark wash LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!))
Getting rid of all that hair was really a big deal for me. Like shedding the old. It was my security blanket. I love my new hair style, it's part of the new me!

I put this collage together to show where I am today, what I looked like at 220 and 5 mths prego with my first kid, me at my highest weight in the purple shirt pregnant with my 2nd kid, me at 285 after having second kid feeling miserable, me and my bikini at 270 lbs. I feel like I'm almost back to my pre-pregnancy look w/ my first one. Except the tummy difference but that is to be expected, I was 18 when I had him. 

I'm excited for this next summer. If I keep up 2 lbs/wk I should be around 203 by swimming season here, maybe below 200 if I work extra hard. Which means I should be a size 16, maybe even 14, who knows! I'm super super stoked for that though b/c I love swimming and tanning and I love summer here in the dry heat of the Arizona Desert! LOVE IT!

So I got down to 229 on 1-24-10. since then my weight went up to 233 and now back down to 230 so I'm ok with the flucuation b/c I HAVE NOT WORKED OUT IN 2 WKS! i have been so busy and side tracked and can't seem to find the time or focus on it. HOWEVER, I have not given up! I miss it, I long for it, I enjoy it, I just need the time. So I'm finally in that "good spot" mentally where I enjoy and look forward to working out. I have greatly missed it and my calves have been sore, like they are longing for the elliptical as well. I think my half marathon is officially 4 wks out so now is not the time to slack and I've gotta whip myself into shape.

There's a lot going on in my life right now and I'm a little shaken up, so I just need to find the time to re-focus and re-prioritize to get used to this new way of living. This upcoming week will be super busy with both of my boys having dental work done on 2 seperate days, one md appt for me (not band related) and working as much as possible all around that to make up for missed time. So workouts this next week will have to come late at night, but I'm ok with that. So it really seems to me I'll be just fine doing everything I need to be doing this next week if I hold off on conversations with Daniel so much, I'm sure he'll survive. So that's my goal, RE-FOCUS, RE-PRIORITIZE!!! Oh and I did record a vlog a few days ago but I was so tired and not chipper and I just covered everything in that vlog so I won't post it. Maybe I'll do a  new one soon!!!

Love you guys and miss you all. I've caught up to maybe a week and a half behind on everyones blog. So much going on out there, so much information and stories to soak in. I truly am thankful for all of you, your stories and your experiences!!!

omg! I almost forgot, MY BIRTHDAY NIGHT PICTURES! 

annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd....I GOT ANOTHER TATTOO! WOOT WOOT!
the stencil
me excited!


ta da! I LOVE IT!

PeAcE & happy scales,
xoxoxo,
Liz

Comments

  1. THE DASH!January 31, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Far out - you look SO great Lizzie, you can see so much difference. Your tum and hips have come down so much!!
    Ouch on the tattoo lol Looks like it hurt - but we have to suffer for prettiness! I like the final picture. Lovely.

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  2. Liz - Lizzle - Libby LouJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    thank u so much!!! awww lovely, I love that word!!! that tattoo hurt but not too bad. I wanted in that location b/c I think it's adorable and I've heard it's the 2nd most painful place to get one, so I had to test my pain limits! haha! I have pics of me laughing, smiling and singing while he was doing it!

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  3. The Best MeJanuary 31, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    You are looking SO HOT CHICA!!!!!!! I like your new hair too...not everyone can rock the bangs!

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  4. TamaraJanuary 31, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    HOT MAMA! You look fantastic! You go girl. Love the new pics, you are slimming down like crazy. Love the new tattoo, it's beautiful.

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  5. MBFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    I don't know if you've caught up to my blog about my dream about you? Hahaha!!!

    Anyhow, you are looking great!!!!

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  6. carlaFebruary 1, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    You are looking great!!!!

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  7. GenFebruary 1, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Wow you look so great! Love the way your hair is now! What a difference all around.

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  8. Liz - Lizzle - Libby LouFebruary 1, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks Jill, I am loving my bangs!

    Bandita- too funny I just read that blog! I still have a lot of catching up to do, sorry!

    Thanks carla!

    Gen- Thanks for the all around and hair compliments! I am loving my new hair, getting more used to it and more sassy everyday!

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  9. BrookeFebruary 2, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Lookin' Awesome!!! Jill's so right, tha bangs are HOT.

    Love the new tatoo, but love the new tummy even more ;-) what a difference!

    Your half marathon is coming up--- you must be excited/anxious!

    B

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  10. DebiFebruary 6, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Sorry that I have not been commenting on your blog! But I am AWOL right now. I did however notice that you got a new Tattoo!! I love it!

    The Tattoo on my leg, extended down around my ankle onto my foot & it hurt like hell!! But then again, I chose the WRONG leg/foot to get it on! I forgot that my left leg is hypersensitive because of my pinched nerve in my lower back!

    Anyhoo, just wanted to say hi & I love the Tattoo!!

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