2 month update--down 50lbs.!!!

What a milestone....this is the most weight I have ever lost in my life. I had my 2 month anniversary a few days ago, and I'm feeling great! Took my 2 month pic a little early, I hadn't made it to 50 lbs. yet but you can still see a difference. It's at the bottom of my profile. Not a lot of things bother me, except dumping on 10+ grams of sugar, which is a good thing! I've been doing well on my protein, keeping track of it on fitday.com and I have been averaging within my daily protein goals for over a month now. I've been staying under 800 calories most of the time as well. Still working on water, I get enough in at least a few days a week, but others can be hard. My pouch went back to baby mode and started cramping with water about a week ago, so i have to take baby sips again. Finally started using the Bowflex, man I love the aerobic rowing and the upper arm exercises. I'm a little sore, but overall doing well with it. It's turned into monsoon season here lately though, so I haven't been getting out and walking on my lunch break as much. I know when this rainy period ends (it's supposed to last almost 2 weeks total!) it will be very hot outside, but I am dedicated and will bring a change of clothes with me if I have to! My hubby is doing fine in the desert, he works on computers so I usually get an email from him every day. It's hard being away from each other, but we'll get through it. My son is home for the summer, he's in soccer camp and loving it. He is a little overweight himself (so was I when I was his age) so I know it will do him some good. Plus my healthy eating will inevitably rub off on him, at least while he's here. Also, I have had to auction off some of my bigger clothing on ebay. I really wish I could afford to donate them, but our budget is very tight and we've had some delays with my husband's deployment pay, so the money I make will ultimately go towards taking my son on one small trip to the beach this summer. All items start under $8, no reserves, sizes 18/20 to 30/32 and a couple pairs of sz 10W shoes. I think it's against the rules to post links like that on OH but my username is meeshaphrenic. If you don't know how to search by user, email me and I'll send you a link. Anys, just wanted to post a quick update.

Hiya Michelle, CONGRATS on your success! w0000000t!!! I know what you mean about monsoon - some of that up here in Tuscaloosa. At least the rain doesn't matter much when I'm on the way to water aerobics We will be really sweating soon, no doubt. You're lookin great girl! Take care, Kat

thanks! water aerobics sounds like a lot of fun. the only thing i miss about living in an apartment is the pool.

Good job, Michelle! Using the Bowflex should help speed things up, even. Linda and I bought a TotalGym in April. I used it once and hurt my back, so I haven't been able to get on it again. Maybe another week.

thanks! if anything, maybe it will help keep these batwings in check, hehe.

Keep up the great work and you are looking great! Courtney

thanks!!

Congrats on your success so far! You look great Bonnie

thank you!!

Congrats Michelle on your weight loss I am also down 60 lbs and by the way I love your name my real name is Jacinta Michelle Richardson and all my friends call me by Michelle. You are doing great and keep up the good work........Michelle