A Touch From the Heart

Goal!!!!!!

Yesterday was a pretty incredible day!!!!  After 16 months of hard work on Weight Watchers, I am thrilled to announce that I have reached my goal weight.  

My total weight loss is 79.6 lbs!!!!  Woo hoo!!!!

So, do you want to see some pictures?

This is my after shot.......

This is the photo that made me sign up for Weight Watchers.  I truly didn't realize how big I had become until I saw this photo.  Dennis and I signed up for Weight Watchers about a week after we returned from Maui.  Dennis is doing great!!!  He's down 45 lbs!!!  Way to go honey!!!!

Now, I kept one piece of clothing from my past to show how far I've come.  It was my favorite pair of shorts.  Here's how they fit now!!!

Look Mom, I can fit my whole body into one leg........

So, now the next part of the journey begins.  I have to stay within 2 lbs of my goal weight within the next 6 weeks to earn Lifetime status with Weight Watchers.  I know I can do it.  I've made lots of lifestyle changes over the past 16 months.  I've survived two week long vacations without gaining weight.  I CAN DO THIS!!!!!

After I reach Lifetime, I am hoping to become a WW leader.  My leader, Nicole, has been instrumental in my journey!!!!  Even when I knew I was going to gain, I would go to my meetings to be inspired by the other members and get back on track!!!!  I want to be that inspiration for someone else!!!!

Thank you for stopping by today and being part of my journey!!!   I wish you a wonderful day!!!!!

Hugs........

3-2-1 Cake

Today, I am back with a weight loss update and a fabulously easy recipe for dessert when you need a little nosh of sweetness!

On Saturday morning, I hit the 50 lb mark!!!  I was actually hoping to hit it last week, but I was .8 lbs short.  I was robbed!  LOL!!!!  I was completely on plan, working out, tracking my meals, etc......  Rather than let it get me down, I worked hard again making sure I stayed on plan.  My hard work paid off with a 2.2 lb weight loss!  

Now, I have a big 'ol sweet tooth and staying on plan isn't always easy.  But, I've just discovered the 3-2-1 Cake.

3-2-1 Cake Recipe

• dump a 18.25 oz box of cake mix (any flavor) into a big ziplock bag
• dump a box of angel food cake mix into that same ziplock bag
• close up the bag and combine the two cake mixes

When you're ready for a sweet treat:

• put 3 Tbsp of cake mix into a coffee mug
• add 2 Tbsp of water and mix with a spoon
• microwave for 1 minute

I like to add some fresh berries and a little squirt of Reddi Whip to mine.  This sweet treat has a Points Plus value of 2.  Woo hoo!!!!!

I've only tried Devil's Food Cake mix, but Lemon Supreme is going to be my next conquest!  

If you're on a weight loss journey and also love sweet treats, I encourage you to try your own version of the 3-2-1 cake.  Let me know what you think!!!!!

Sharing the Journey

If you've been reading my blog since the Spring, you know Dennis and I have embarked on a weight loss journey.  Well, I've had several readers asking me for photos.  

We've been on Weight Watchers since April 30th, 2011, and it's been a life-changing experience.

Are you ready for some before and after photos?  In fact, seeing this before photo was what shocked me into realizing how big I really was.  You don't know how long it's taken me to get the courage to post this picture.

Here's the before..........

And here's the after...........

Dennis has lost 28 lbs so far, and I have lost 43 lbs.  The journey isn't over, but it feels wonderful to not be in plus size clothing anymore, to climb stairs without getting winded and just knowing that I am eating healthier.  

 

Thanks to everyone for their love and support!!!!  I'll be back soon with some stamped pretties!!!!