Stasia Gets Skinny

A promise is a promise- here's me in my wedding dress that doesn't fit. And in my mirror that desperately needs to be cleaned.

Had a spicy chicken wrap from Burger King tonight- my husband brought it home for me, darn him. I took update pictures for myself today, and I'm surprised at how much my body has changed from the last ones I took. Can't wait to see what I'll look like in another 20 pounds!
 
Woo, wedding dress picture! Haha! Even though it doesn't fit, I can just see the changes. Congrats on the thirty pounds! That's really amazing! Maybe in another month or so you can take another wedding dress picture ;)
 
Hahahaha!! Stasia, what a great pic!!Dress on backwards, boobs popping out over the top,Classic!!!30 pounds down, good on you girly!! Keep up the hard work.
 
Glad you two find my misfortune funny! Hahaha. I actually think I'll be able to fit into the dress much better in a week or so. In the middle of a very awful period right now and I've been soooo bloated.

Having your amazing support helps me so much!


I've been feeling really awesome today. I've realized how much more comfortable I'm becoming with my body. I've pretty much stopped wearing much clothing when I'm at home (which the hubby loves) and I don't have that nagging worry in the back of my head during 'intimate moments' about how my fat is rolled up in certain positions, hahaha. The whole legs behind your head thing is NOT good for bellies. :)

I feel so much sexier and confident, and I'm fitting into clothes I haven't been able to wear in so long. I'm really excited tonight because I just weighed myself and it was 160.4... before bedtime. And any good serial weigher knows that your weight goes down at least a pound between going to bed and waking up. Which means I'm going to be in the 150s!!!!! I can't believe I'm right there when I was in the 190s such a short time ago.

The new 'decade' of numbers means so much to me- more even than the amount of weight I've lost. I'm 20 pounds away from my goal, and I can taste it.

I've been thinking about what I'll do when I finally get to 140. I'll be thrilled, of course, but I'll have to see how I look to decide if I want to go further. I think I'll most likely want to get to 130, but I'll make it a much more gradual loss. I'd like to ease slowly into what I'd like my lifestyle to be. I know I'm still far away with 20 lbs to go, but I'm more than halfway there and I know I'll get there soon.

I don't think I've set any new goals, actually, and here's one I like- Be in the 140s by April 1st! Wish me luck!
 
Congrats!

Thanks for sharing your journey! It's been really inspiring to read your diary. It's really interesting to see the time and dedication unfold -- because, it takes time and dedication for the dream to become reality.

And thanks for the encouragement on my journal! I think this is a wonderful place to be held accountable! I'm looking forward to being a fat-melting machine!:seeya:
 
159.4!!!​

I'm officially in the 150s!! I'M LIKE A NORMAL PERSON!!!!!!!!!! Hahhah, just kidding.

I feel skinny-minnie today! I looked at my body in the mirror this morning and loved myself so much. I'm sososo proud of how far I've come and how strong I'm still going. At this point, I'm completely in love with my curves.

The strange thing is, the more I love my body, the better I feel about losing weight. I want to be as healthy as possible so I can grow old with my husband.

I'm also excited and curious to know what it's like to be skinny. I've never EVER been a healthy weight since I was a kid. I can't wait to have a body I'm happy enough with that any clothes will look good on me. I want to wear those slinky, form-fitting dresses that would just highlight my tummy at this point.

I've been worrying about my boobs though. I hope they don't get all saggy with the weight loss. So far, they're doing okay. I'd just hate to do so much work and end up unhappy with a part of me I can't control.
 
:hurray: Congrats in gettin in the 150's. I am so happy for you. You motivate me even more. I started out in the 190's and as you can see I m stuck in the 60's :banghead:

You have a wonderful day in your 50's. You are alomost there. Keep positive! And dont forget to drink your water!
 
Ugh- Jelly Belly, I'm so bad about my water! But I made a special effort today just for you. Thanks so much for the note.

I have something I'd like to share this evening. The wonders of hydrogen peroxide! I've been using it as a mouthwash for just a few days, and my teeth are so much whiter already! I've heard of using it before, but always thought it'd be way too disgusting to actually use. To my surprise, it's almost indistinguishable from water. The only thing that's bothersome is the slight burning sensation, but that only happens because I bite the insides of my cheeks.

It seems to be working just as well as any whitening strips I've ever used. It's just a little less comfortable and waaaaaaaaay cheaper! I definitely encourage everybody to try hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash. I use it before my toothpaste, on the off chance that it'll leave some bizarre after-smell that I can't detect. Just take a small swig with a little water and swish it for 30-60 seconds. It'll foam up a little bit, so don't use too much! If you have any minor cuts in your mouth it'll sting, but hey- that just means it's killing germs!

And yes, it's completely safe and dentist approved. It even gives instructions to use it as a mouthwash on the bottle.
 
Still 159 this morning, which is something I'm very happy about. Hope I can be good over the weekend!
 
Oh, there's something I forgot to mention! A few days ago, I decided to try on this skirt I had gotten at a thrift store a long time ago to encourage me to lose weight. It's this super-cute retro pattern, but it's in great condition. And guess what? I got it on! It's tight, but it fits. I was actually shocked that I could zip it up at all. It looks TINY.

My weight has stayed in the 150s, so I'm happy about that! I have the weigh in for the March challenge tomorrow, and I hope to be 157.something. It's funny though- I'm so not used to being in the 150s, I still say things like "I hope to be 168 tomorrow" to my husband. He has to correct me. :)

What is really surprising about this whole journey is how easy it is for me to lose weight. The hard part is getting in the right frame of mind. I've struggled with my weight and tried to lose for years and years. I've been mildly successful before, but nothing like this. Gaining real self love (no, not that kind of self love you perverts) and confidence has given me the power to succeed in this. Every day, I'm happier with myself.
 
Stasia said:
Gaining real self love (no, not that kind of self love you perverts) and confidence has given me the power to succeed in this. Every day, I'm happier with myself.
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Best quote ever! :hurray: It needs to be in your signature or something xD

Congratulations for getting into the 150's! It must feel so awesome to really SEE progress. And I want a picture of that skirt! I love retro clothes. I actually have this black pencil skirt that I can't zip up now that motivates me to loose more! (And a couple pairs of green shorts, haha. I've always hated shorts, but I think if I get sexy legs, I'll love them! ;))

Anyway, congrats so far-- you look like you're moving along prtty fast now and in no time you'll be in the 140's! Can't wait to see your future improvements!
 
I did something bad last night. It made me eat. A lot. I had my first real binge since starting this weight loss.

I'll do better today!!
 
Aww sweetie, I'm sorry. I know it can be disappointing. But you have a great attitude-- today's a new day & you don't have to live on your past, just work on your future and enjoy your present! :driving:
 
I've been extremely bad for the past two months. Extremely. Bad.



Extremely.

I don't even know how much weight I've gained back. I'm considering waiting a week or two before I weigh myself. I don't know if I can deal with having to add too much on to my ticker.

I just got to that point where all I wanted to do was stuff my face all the time. And it's SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD to stuff your face. It gives me such a high that I put my health second to my taste buds- once again.

But, it's a new day, a new week, and even a new month. Starting this moment, I am back on track. I'll pick up some good groceries at the store tomorrow, and until then, just scrap for healthy stuff.

Just coming back here feels good- feels like I'm on the right path. Wish me luck!
 
wishing you the best girly!!! yeah I think we need to keep our asses on here.. It truly helps.. It all starts in the minds and then flows from there..:iagree: If were mentally prepared skys the limit momma.. and your doing wonderful and just because you deviated a little don't worry.. who cares?? Life goes on.. It's catching yourself and changing that makes a difference..:grouphug: I wish you the best in your journey.. Your doing just fine...:party: :cheers2:
 
hi stasia, just wanted to say hi... you have been doing so well this year, i am so sorry to hear about what happened in march :( but i hope to see you back on here and back on track, your success story is extremely motivating and even though there have been rough times, getting back on track helps you start over. thanks for being an inspiration, and i'll be following!
 
It's been over a year since I updated my journal, and I've gained a million pounds. Well, it seems like it at least. I'm barely hovering under the 200 pound mark, which means I've gained nearly 40 pounds! UGH! How do they manage to come on so fast?

However, I refuse to let the gain destroy my confidence! I have been eating well and exercising for the few weeks, and plan to continue for years to come.

I actually started a competition with my husband- to stay in the running, we are both required to work out for a total of at LEAST two hours each week. Whoever has lost the most by Halloween wins a cash prize (haha) to be spent on whatever, no matter how frivolous, illegal, or disgusting. Lulz.

Wish me luck!
 
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