In August, 2007, I started my present weight loss project after having a personal epiphany. When I realized that I really loved myself, I decided it was time to make myself as healthy as I could be and to take down the walls I had put up around me.  There were two walls:  (1) was the clutter in my apartment. I realized that by having the clutter, I was keeping people from visiting and being with me. I no longer wanted to live my life that way, so the clutter had to go.  And (2) was the weight. I had been extremely obese for years to the point that it was all I knew.  I also realized that this had to change.  So I had two major projects to tackle . . . and tackle I did!! I am SO much happier now!

Part 1 - From start to half way point

The ticker above shows my progress from August, 2007 to January 10, 2008. On this date, I reached my half way goal! I just have to lose another 83 lbs and I'll be there! People have asked me if this is a lot and I say "No, it's just 8 tens".  It's all in how you look at things. From December, 2006 to August, 2007, I lost about 20 pounds without consciously working on it. Hence, my total loss up to January 10, 2008 was 83 lbs. On January 17th, to celebrate my half way point, I used a gift certificate I had received for the holidays, and spent an entire day at a wonderful spa near where I live. I definitely enjoyed a day of pampering! Then on January 18th, I went to court and legally changed my name. New Carole, New Name :-) I am SO very happy now!!  I also got some great news  when I had my blood test done. My A1C went from 11.3 in August, 2007 to 6.2 in January, 2008.  My doctor said she's going to make me the poster child for adult diabetes. I now have a resting blood sugar in the 80's.  YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Part 2 - From my half way point to the finish line and my goal weight!

The ticker above is my new one showing the 2nd half of my journey. I am hoping to hit my goal in August or September of 2008. I am going to treat myself to a trip in the fall as I have never had a vacation as a person who is at a healthy weight.

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The two photos below were taken the weekend of August 10, 2007.

My first accomplishment was being able to wear this shirt that
I had bought two years ago for my birthday.

After losing 25 pounds.

To stay centered, I love to chant. Most especially I love to chant the music of Krishna Das.
His music means a lot to me.  Click here for more on that. :-)
 

November 24, 2007 - I am so very proud of these photos!!

On January 10, 2008, I reached my half way point after losing 83 pounds. I received a gift certificate to a spa as a holiday gift, so I chose to save it and use it to celebrate this event. I started my day by having this photo taken. Then it was on to a hot stone massage, spa signature facial, and spa lunch, followed by a spa manicure and pedicure. I was totally pampered the whole day and it was wonderful!!

More photos in Part 2 of Carole's Weight Loss Journey!