I am going to admit I this

TANNER'S MOM wrote: I don't recognize myself anymore. I went shopping on Friday and grabbed a 14 off the rack..it was too big..so was the 12's and the 10's were perfect. I had bought some 10's in one pair of jeans but I assumed it was b/c they had a strecthcy side to them.. but I can wear all size 10's now..and that is odd to me!

Randy took a pic of me tonight..front and back..the back I didn't know about..but you know when I look it ..no it's not perfect but I CAN stand to look at it. When I look at myself I can see my collar bones and my face is really different.

I had a doctors appt today..and he was amazed at how well I have been doing. I have lost 55 lbs since August.. And it is such hard work but really starting to pay off. From November the 22 until today I have lost 11 lbs..which was hard b/c I had two major holidays in there. So I am proud of that.

This has been a journey for sure. Now I have to remember who I am. When I walk by a mirror I dont' recognize myself anymore..odd huh


Here I am tonight..remember this is after I have worked all day and went grocery shopping..so not much make up left and I am tired!

TANNER'S MOM replied: And the back.. I still have alot of work there...but the fact that I am willing to show it means ALOT to me!

CosmetologyMommy replied: Hi there I have not posted a reply to you before but I did see some of the pics of u before that u posted and WOW!!!!!!!! u LOOK SOOO much younger and you look great! Congrats!!!!

Hillbilly Housewife replied: oh Mel you look FABULOUS!!!!!!

WTG!

coasterqueen replied: Mel I think you look absolutely gorgeous!!!! You have done so wonderful and your hard work and determination has really shown. You should be so proud of yourself.

Kaitlin'smom replied: Oh Mel I am so proud of you. You look FAB. One HOT mama. WOW 55lbs since Aug. thats amazing you should be so proud of you. I wish I could have 1/2 your strenght and determanation. CONGRATS

julesmom replied: You look fabulous!

That is great you were able to lose 55 lbs since August! WTG!
You are such an inspiration. I sincerely have to get my butt in gear.

What do you think was the most important thing you did to lose all that weight?

Maddie&EthansMom replied: AWESOME MEL!!!!!!!!!

I'm so incredibly proud of you...I have tears in my eyes!!!! You are so determined and such a strong woman. You look GREAT! Keep up the good work!

And watch out for the clothing bill!

TANNER'S MOM replied:
I think the most important thing for me was to give up the caffine and drink only water. I drank alot of caffine and it was just zapping my energy.

Water, exercise..Low fat foods and portion control have been my savior. I don't follow any certain diet. I just exercise no matter what..no excuses. I drink my water only..maybe splurge once a month on a diet coke..and eat smaller portions. I dont't eat after 7 either.

You know it has been hard work..but I have done harder things in my life I promise.

TANNER'S MOM replied: Thank you everyone for being so kind.. you guys almost made me cry

3_call_me_mama replied: MEl you look TERRIFIC!!! WTG you truly are a motivator!

julesmom replied:
What kind of exercise?

I am sorry if you've posted this all before. I don't get alot of time to read online.

You have great motivation!!

MissyKay2005 replied: You look wonderful!!! Way to go!!

amymom replied: WTG Mel. You look and are doing awesome.

CantWait replied: You Go Girl You're looking GREAT!!!!! Keep up the great work.

TANNER'S MOM replied:
I walk an hour a day fast paced on a treadmill durning the winter. I go to the gym 3 times a week and use there machines. Nothing to hard just some ab exercises..and some toning stuff. I go to a free Gym in our town. It's kind of liek a boys and girls center. When walking at home..after wards I do about 20-30 sit ups..Nothing major.

Durning the summer I biked alot with my whole family. That was great exercise and fun. Worked wonders on my legs.

A&A'smommy replied: OMG you look AWESOME!!!!!!

ediep replied: Mel, you look so amaxing!!!! So beautful!!! Cogratulations on all your hard work, it has really paid off!!!

julesmom replied:
Cool! Ok, I am going to seriously get in gear. If I could lose as much as you have, I would be so happy.

Your exercise plan sound doable. Thanks for sharing it all with me.