CJK's journey BACK to the real me!!!! Comments welcomed and encouraged!!

[CACruisin']

CJK, I'll add my voice to what others have already said. The comments from others are disappointing, but don't let it get you down. You know you have lost weight (and become healthier) in a sensible fashion - eating right and exercising. It is a lifestyle change, not a diet. That is also why the indulgences (like that scrumptious sounding chocolate peppermint cheesecake!) are fine. These are indulgences, not regular habits for you. Do what YOU feel is right as far as your weight. Don't let the negative comments of other dissuade from continuing to lose a few more pounds if that is what you want to do.

Here's to a Happy & Healthy 2007 (and maybe a new addition?) I'm sure you get enough family pressure, as it is. Just know that from a health standpoint, you are doing great!

 

[lovinaz]

That is great that you are almost in maintaining phase! There is nothing wrong with Size 8, especially with your height. You are so dedicated that maintaining will be a breeze.

 

[kimwim8]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Here's to a GREAT 2007!!

Thanks for being such a good friend this past year!

 

[toystoryduo]

Happy New Year, CJK! I hope 2007 is a wonderful year for you and your family!

You have done a wonderful job in the past year with your weight loss and exercise program! Keep up the good work in 2007!

 

[goldcupmom]

Happy, Healthy New Year, CJK!!!

Sounds like the holidays were good for you and that you did WONDERFUL at controlling your eating!

 

[donac]

CJK I know what you mean about comments. I have not lost as much as you (only 25 pounds)and mine has been over 2 years. This past summer my "friend" asked me if I was losing weight or was I sick. Yes I found out the I have PVCs (irreguloar heartbeats) but they are a very minor problem and that was the only problems that I have had in the past year and she knew about it. Some people should just keep their mouth shut.

 

[kmp1191]

Hey CJK!!
I can't believe I haven't checked in for a while.....I'm sorry!
I've been reading, but not posting...

Anyway, great job on the weightloss!! Family & friends are used to seeing you one way, then you do something different, they don't know how to react. (either that or they're jealous at how good you look!! )
Keep up the good work and kickin' butt!! To heck with the naysayers!! Also, 5'8" 145 is a good goal...and you are only 3 lbs from it!! I'm 5'5 and want to get to 140

Have a great day tomorrow, and a great week, just incase I don't check in for a few days....(i'm a schmuck!!)

marie

 

[CJK]

Wow, it has been entirely too long since I checked into my journal! My apologies. I should make it my New Year's Resolution to keep up with it!!

Well the Biggest Loser competition is officially over now on the DIS. I lost 22lbs during the challenge. I'll miss the accountability, but I'm not going anywhere. Y'all are stuck with me!

I just found out that I'm going to Mexico next week. Woohoo!!! I'm even considering wearing a.......gasp.......bikini for the first time in my life! I still don't have a real bikini body, but I'd like to reward myself somehow for my progress. We'll see if I'm brave enough!

Diet, exercise and water have been quite good so far in 2007. Hopefully this will be the year that I continue with it, and continue with these good habits. What a wonderful thought to have finally changed my habits for the better...permanently! In the past, once I got down to my ideal weight, I would "celebrate" by binging!!!!! NOT ANYMORE! I have all of you to thank for your continued support. THANK YOU! If any of you are interested in seeing what I look like, and I'm sure many of you have lost sleep over wondering what I look like , I posted on OhMom's "biggest loser before and after pics". http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1313519

Hope you're all having a great week so far. I'll get to all the journals shortly!

 

[Amy&Dan]

CJK: OMG you look incredible! That red dress is so beautiful and so are you! You must just be on cloud 9 and rightly so! Keep up your hard work, I know you will and enjoy wearing a bikini! You certainly have the body to wear it well! Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!! And btw, your pics gave me some serious incentive!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi CJK
You look fantastic
Nice to put a face to the name too

 

[pearlieq]

Congrats on all you've accomplished with The Biggest Loser! Great job!

Thanks for the link to your before and after pics--you look smokin'!!!

I hope you have a great time in Mexico and wear that bikini proud!

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

WOW! CJK, You look GREAT! Keep up the Great work!!

I know you will be able to maintain and do great! When were you considering trying to start a family? I think you are definitely in a good place to start trying now. Mexico might be a real great place to start trying (assuming your DH is going)

You wear that bikini and have fun in it!!

Have a wonderful trip!

 

[bekkiz]

Congrats on all of your hard work and success on your loss! The before and after pictures are fantastic. You should be so proud of yourself!

The trip to Mexico sounds great. Have a wonderful time

 

[toystoryduo]

Wow CJK!

You look great! Your hard work and efforts have really paid off! Congratulations!

Now.... as a reward I say....

Go and get that bikini!!!!!

Have a great Friday!

 

[lovinaz]

WOW, what a difference! You shouldn't have any problems wearing a bikini without being embarrassed! You look great!!

 

[Penguin23]

My jaw literally dropped when I saw your after picture. You are an inspiration!

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Congrats on your loss, and the pics are FABULOUS!!!

You've done so well, keep up the good work!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

My jaw literally dropped when I saw your after picture. You are an inspiration!

Would you be so kind as to point me to the page number the pic is on?? Thanks!

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Lindsay, go to post 308 of this thread (page 21), there is a link to the other thread, and CJK's pic is the second post.

doesn't she look fab??

And Welcome to WISH, BTW. Glad to see you here.

 

[CJK]

Gosh guys, you're actually making me blush! Your words mean so much to me, and help motivate me to continue on this journey to a healthier me. I hesitated whether I should post my pictures or not, but if my progress motivates anyone, then it was definitely worthwhile. I'm not where I want to be yet, so if y'all don't mind, I'm going to continue writing throughout the year.

Do you find that you're your own worst critic? When I look at my after picture, I still get annoyed and frustrated. Don't get me wrong, I do see the changes and I am proud of them, I just thought I'd be further along than I am. But anyway........I'm not going to focus on that. Moving forward!

We leave for Mexico this Thursday so I'm running around trying to get things done. I've been eating a few more calories per day, but I've really stepped up the exercise to help compensate. A pregnant friend really wanted to go to an Indian food buffet yesterday which happens to be my MAJOR weakness! Thankfully, this particular restaurant is known for its healthy food so hopefully I didn't do too badly. Boy was it good!! Anyone else ever dream about somosas???

The scale continues to move down in the right direction. I'm not sure how much more I want to lose now. My main focus now is getting more tone so I'm going to kick up the weight training a bit. Of course, most of that will happen after I get home from my trip (and consumed too many chocolate monkeys and pina coladas! ).

Foxfiregrrl: I'm not sure when/if we will begin trying to have a baby. Thanks so much for your kind words. Our original plan was to start trying this past fall, but I'm having trouble taking that next step. It's such a major decision and my maternal instincts have yet to kick in. The clock is ticking, however, so a decision needs to be made very soon. Best wishes to you as you get healthier and begin the journey towards parenthood!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. I'm going to read some of your journals and then get ready to go out with friends tonight. Have a great day!