Xmas Party

Friday night was my company xmas party didnt win any prizes but here are a few pics.

Cake and Giving Thanks!

I remember years ago my mom had told me when she was a little girl she always wanted a Barbie Cake. So this year I made her a Barbie Mermaid cake. It was super easy to make and I think it came out pretty good. Here are a couple of pics from Thanksgiving. Didn't get there in time to see my older sis and my niece, but here is my mom and sister Adriana.

Being Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for my wonderful husband, who works so hard, I am thankful for my job even when at times I feel like I want to give up, I don't because I know many people would kill to be working right now. I am thankful for my family, we are slowly rebuilding our relationships together for the better. I hope everyone takes a minute to really think about what they are thankful for on this day.

Speaking Out

I was invited to speak at the Lighten Up program meetings on Monday Nov.16Th. I showed the program director the picture of me in my "fat pants" and he was floored. He passed the picture around and I heard gasps, and he asked if I would speak and I told him I was honored. I am nervous but very excited to share my story and I hope to inspire someone to want to work that much harder because anything you set your mind to you can accomplish it.

The Mr. and Mrs.

I am Married! Wow what an adventure this weekend was. I am happy to say I enjoyed every moment of my special day. I woke up early to work out, got my hair and makeup done, stayed in the hotel room for a lite lunch and by the time I knew it it was time to get dressed. Andrew was pleasantly surprised when he saw my dress for the first time, its not what he expected but better he said. I felt so beautiful it truly was the perfect day. Here are our pics we took, hope soon to get the others of the actual ceremony.

This Is It!

This Is It! Saturday I will be in Vegas in a gondola on lake Mead exchanging my vows to the love of my life. I am so excited yet nervous, I pray everything goes as planned, I promised myself not to worry and enjoy the day. I will enjoy being pampered getting my hair and makeup done. I want to be fully aware of what is happening and not let stress fog my memory of this special day.

Half The Woman!

As a reminder to myself I kept a pair of pants in the biggest size I got up to which was a size 26. I was talking to a woman at a friends get together and she was tell me what an inspiration I have been on our mutual friend and how she told everyone in her office about me and that she herself has lost 30lbs. It made me feel so good to know that I can have a positive impact on people, people I don't really know. She had made a comment that she bets I could fit in one leg of those old size 26 pants, I had never thought of doing the obligatory weight loss commerical thing were the man/woman is in a huge pair of pants. I tried it and I was shocked! Here is that pic.

What I am Loving This Season!

I have become quite obsessed with fashion lately, I have always been intrigued but even more so with loosing weight. As the weather is getting cooler I am stocking my closet with this years must haves. The black sparkle flat, bright fuchsia scarf, hounds tooth sweater vest, nude dress, black opaque tights, and of course a boot with some hardware. I have spent so much money on clothing due to the weight loss I have found my self back at the thrift stores buying clothes! I have found some awesome fall/winter pieces that I will share next post.

Happy Birthday To ME!

My guy took me out to dinner and got me what I have been wanting for the longest time, a Nintendo DS :) I love it!! I cant put it down. Here is a pic of us before heading out to dinner.

Showered With Love!

I had my Bridal Shower on the 19Th and It was a lot of fun. My Mom and Sister out did themselves, everything was beautiful! It was so nice to have everyone come together and share this special time with me. I got some really great stuff :) We played the Toilet paper wedding dress game, famous t.v couples, the name game, here are some highlights!

Disney Half Marathon 2009!

I DID IT! It was 8 months of training and working my way up 5K, 10K now a Half Marathon under my belt, next up FULL MARATHON 26.2 Miles. I am going to do a full for my 30Th birthday next year. I have another Half planned for November and another in January. Of course my mom and my sister came down to support me :). Here are pics from last year and this year, it blows my mind every time I look at them.

Hard at Work!

I have been busy crafting these crepe paper rosettes for my bridal shower, they are not quite done but the hard part is. These will be used for a game. These pea pots I painted and glittered will be for the tables and will have tissue paper pom poms in them. I am actually getting things done and not procrastinating. Its my new outlook on life the " I can do ANYTHING" mentality.

Before and After!

I am proud to say that to date I have lost 128lbs (One Hundred Twenty Eight Pounds)!!! Without surgery! I did it through nutrition and lots of physical activity. Anyone can do it, Its not easy but it can be done. I did it for me because I want to live a long happy life with my future Husband. I have been on this journey since Sept. 15th 2008. It has been the hardest and the most rewarding journey of my life. I have my Half Marathon Sept. 6th (13.1 miles) and I am so nervous, but excited at the same time. I promised my self a year ago when my guy did the Disney Half that I will do it with him, and I AM!!!!

Idyllwild 10K

Today was my 10K (6.2 miles)in Idyllwild and the scenery was awesome! It was super cold in the morning,elevation was above 5,000 feet and the course was hilly, but I did it, I didn't stop I kept going!! My time was 1:19:53 I was aiming for 1:20 woohoo! Andrew ran the course with me for support :). Next week my training begins for the Disney Half Marathon (13.1 miles) in September.