Hello from Arizona

This is the first time I've logged onto my Mom's computer since we arrivered here on Thursday. I just haven't wanted to plug into the interwebs. Haha. I'm really enjoying being disconnected from the world, you know? It's pretty awesome. Hard to believe I only have 6 days left before I have to head back to Connecticut.

I'm having a great time. I love, love, LOVE this weather. I am having the best hair of my life. We went to down to Phoenix on Monday and it was 106. But it's really not as bad as you might think. It's not humid. I could deal with it if I had to all the time. Where my Mom is it's only 97 right now so It's not as bad. I know, it sounds terrible but it's not. I know in Connecticut it's been raining a lot.

I've hit up the gym twice so far since I've been here. I know. On vacation. It's awesome. And I've relaxed and enjoyed myself. I actually weighed myself and I'm down a pound. Right?! Can you imagine?! I'm not worrying too much about it. I was going to allow myself a 5 pound gain if it I had to. I'm on a 2 week vacation so if it happens, it happens. But I'm counting points most of the time. But enjoying myself on other days. I don't take vacations like this very often.

Oh and Vegas?! AWESOME! I wish we had more time there. We were so tired the first day.

I will update more when we get back. We get home on Tuesday night and I am so glad that I have Wednesday off because I will need it. The 3 hour time difference is really harder then I thought. I wish I didn't have to go back to work ever again. But luckily I only work Thursday and Friday and then the weekend is here. I wonder if the place is still standing? Ha!!

I miss my kitties. And my sister says they miss us. My Mom has 4 cats and 2 dogs but it isn't the same. I can't wait to see my babies again.

Miss all your blogs and I am so behind on tweets!!

Does that scale say...

ONE EIGHTY NINE?!

Trust me I had to get off and on the scale a few times before I believed it myself. Because that means I lost 3.6 pounds. THREE POINT SIX POUNDS!

Friends...I am 2 pounds away from hitting 100 pounds gone again. And trust me I don't plan in doing this again. EVER! I have done this twice and that is enough. And I've busted my ass enough times to know it's not easy. And I don't want to do it a third time. I am so happy with how I feel and I know it's something I don't want to go through it again.

I was entering my information into sparkpeople and I saw that last year around this time I was 246.6 pounds and I started crying. Happy tears of course. But to be 189 pounds...it's just really surreal. I didn't think I could do this again. I really didn't.

Part of me wishes I was going to be here next weekend so I could hit that 100 pounds but it will have to wait a couple more weeks I guess. It's not going anywhere.

If I don't update again for awhile you all know I'm on vacation. My Mom has a computer so I'll update from there. But we leave for Vegas on Tuesday. Our flight leaves at 6am. Oh dear lord the thought of getting up at like 3am is not fun but so worth it. And then we leave Vegas on Thursday and drive down to Arizona. I'm so excited. You have no idea. We leave Arizona on the 5th and come back to Connecticut around 8pm that night. I don't go back to work until the 7th so I do have the 6th to mentally prepare. But I'm not thinking about that right now.

My Mom went and joined the new gym that opened down the street from her so I could go with her for free. Isn't that sweet? She was disappointed I couldn't go with her to water therapy though. Because of my new tattoo I can't go in a pool. I am disappointed, too, because I wanted to workout with the old ladies. Heehee. But I am not going to go off program for long. I am going to enjoy Vegas (as my work bestie would say I'm strapping on the food bag and getting my drink on) but when I am at Mom's things will be fine. She's a Weight Watcher, too. And I can cook my own food, etc. And then gym of course. My Mom rocks.

And Monday the 27th I am meeting my friend, Tara, who I have known for a little over 4 years. We met online on myspace due to our love for NASCAR. I can't wait to meet her. She's so cool! Going to be fun!!

So anyway, if I don't update again until next weekend or so, you know where I am. But hell I'll be tweeting. You know that. So if you don't follow me, follow me. I'll follow you right back. I'm just private right now. Because I have to be. Which I hate. Long story.

Happy weekend! Muah!!

Alive

Don't worry. I haven't abandoned my blog. I'm just super busy. With work. Since I leave for vacation on Tuesday. And won't be back until the 7th. I'm a little stressed. Okay, more like A LOT stressed. But I'm okay. I'm not eating. And with all the other things on my plate you would think I would be. But I'm not.

Chugging along. One more weigh in (tomorrow) before we leave for Vegas. I wanted to be 192 or less. Will it happen?

Tune in tomorrow...

Monday, Monday

Before I forget, Whitney asked me what the inspiration behind my new tattoo was. I'm a Scorpio. So I thought it would be very appropriate to have a scorpion tattoo.

Hard to believe a week from tomorrow I will be in Vegas! Holy cow! I seems like we just started thinking about the trip and now?! It's almost here. I honestly can't wait to get to Arizona to visit my Mom, too. Mom time is always good.

I tried on the dress for when we renew our vows tonight and it's actually a little loose. I'm happy about that. It's huge or anything but not as snug in the stomach area as it was when I first tired it on. I plan on hitting the gym for the next 7 days to see how much I can get done. I think my tattoo is healed enough at this point so I can some weights again. It doesn't hurt anymore but it does itch. Ugh!!

I can't wait for this vacation. I really need it!!

Weigh in...

Just a quick update on the weight loss this week.

Down 1.4 pounds. I weighed in at 192.6 pounds. I'm so happy. I wanted to be 192 for when we went on vacation so it looks like that is probably going to happen. As long as I lose again this coming week.

I have a lot going on. Some of you I told on twitter last night. THANK YOU for your support, etc.

Please feel free to email me at operationsize8@gmail.com or whatever. I may not be posting too much for awhile. I locked up my twitter. Had to. So...

Happy weekend. I'm still around. Just got a lot going on.

New tattoo!!

Here is my new tattoo!! I promise a better post tomorrow. The past few days have gone by in such a blur. But I am really enjoying life. Not sure how my workout is going to be tomorrow but it's look like just cardio for a few days. At least until this heals. Not exactly thrilled about it but what can you do? And no swimming for me while I'm on vacation but I wasn't exactly planning on jumping in the pool anyway.

Amazing

I knew it would be a small loss this week and I'm so cool with that. After one week of 2.6 and then another of 2.8 I knew I would be lucky to see anything come off at all.

And it was 0.8 this week. And I'm so happy about it. To see a ONE before my weight is the best thing in the world. To know that I have ONLY 44 pounds to get to goal is the best feeling in the world. SEVEN pounds before I'm at 100 pounds gone (again). I cannot begin to tell you how amazing I feel right now.

I feel fantastic.

If I can do this. So can you. Just believe in yourself.

I took my measurements today. The last time I took them was 07/31/10.

Then: Today:

Neck 14.5 14
Waist 40.5 39
Hips 46.5 44.5
Left Leg 25 23.5
Right Leg 25 23.5
Right Arm 15 13.5
Left Arm 14.5 13.5
Chest 42.5 41

Not too bad. I'm pretty happy with the results. I know I am going to reach my goal. It's going to happen.

Nearly TWO weeks until Vegas. We have the hotel booked. I cannot wait. And the chapel is booked where we are going to renew our vows. OMG! It's really happening! And then we are going to drive down to Mom's after that.

It's anther NASCAR night race weekend. Nerding out again? Yep.

Booked my appointment for my 4th tattoo for Wednesday night after work. I'm so excited for that, too. Nervous and excited. Not sure about how the workout thing is going to work on Thursday but I'll talk to her (my tattoo artist) after that. I will have pictures!!

Have a great weekend! Hope everyone survived Earl!!

RIP Scooby

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

Vacation hurry up!!

This has been a really rough week. And it's only Wednesday. Work has me stressed beyond belief. Vacation cannot get here fast enough. I talked to my Mom today and she says "Why don't you just eat a piece of chocolate".

Ummm...no. Because that is just going to be a bad idea. Although after talking to her and bitching for 30 minutes I felt a lot better. I just have a lot going on and I'll be so happy when this week is over. End of month is a killer for me right now. I have had a pile of work to do and it's never ending.

Tomorrow is going to be a rough day, too. I am going with my sister to have her dog put to sleep. I know she is going to be a total wreck and I don't blame her at all. He is her baby and I am not sure what she is going to do without him. So on top of that, work and a few other things, today was really rough.

But I survived. I didn't give in and I'm doing alright.