Pictures...FAIL!!!!

I kept meaning to get John's picture for week 25 and have him take my 19 month photo but it never happened. It has been crazy around here lately and we never got around to taking pictures last week. I promise this will NOT happen again.

19 Months!

Original weight: 295

Weight when I got home after surgery: 283

Last month's weight: 150

Today's weight: 149

Weight loss this month: 1

Total weight loss: 146

Monthly Measurements (inches lost since last month):
Chest: 1/4"
Arms: 1/4 "
Waist: 1/2"
Hips: 1/2"
Thighs: 1"
Calves: 1/2"

I am officially closer to 100 than I am to 200 pounds. I gained some weight while at camp because the meals were carb-heavy and I snacked on junk the entire week. I am stoked to not only have lost the camp weight but also be at a loss for the month. I also lost inches in every area!!!! I can't say it enough...life is GOOD!

John Week 25

Original weight: 320
Weight when he got home after surgery: 313

Last week's weight: 245
Today's weight: 245

Weight loss this week: 0

Total weight loss: 75

I have high hopes for this coming week!

The New Me

Last week I went up to resident camp just like I have done every summer for 10 years. I usually go up to camp as a director but this time I was a counselor. I was in a cabin with 10 - 6th grade girls. I was worried that I would not be able to hang all week. As it turns out, those sweet little girls reminded my why I fell in love with camp in the first place. Being a camp counselor was such a rejuvenating experience.

Last year I celebrated that I could ride the horses. This year I am celebrating that I could do EVERYTHING! I climbed the rock wall for the first time EVER! I know that it may not seem like a very big accomplishment but to me it was a defining moment. The coolest part was that it was physically easy. I also conquered the high ropes coarse. Last year I tried to climb the cargo net to the top of a very large tree and in the end I was only able to make it up 3 feet. This year I climbed that net and made it to the top. I also climbed a rope ladder to a tiny platform at the top of a very high tree. It was called the leap of faith because once I got to the top, I had to jump and grab a trapeze swing. I did it and I held myself up there for a very long time. I am constantly amazed at how strong I am. This past week was so good for me to put into practice the new, healthier me.

John Week 24...6 Months!

Original weight: 320
Weight when he got home after surgery: 313

Last week's weight: 246
Today's weight: 245

Weight loss this week: 1

Total weight loss: 75

Monthly Measurements (inches lost since last month):
Chest: 1/2"
Arms: 0"
Waist: 1/2"
Hips: 1/2"
Thighs: 1/2"

75 pounds in 6 months! John is amazing in every way. I am so proud of his commitment to healthy living. I was away all week and he not only went to the gym he hiked a trail to the beach. It would have been so easy for him to come home and unwind in peace but he chose to stay active. There is good stuff happening at the Carroll household!

John Week 23

Original weight: 320
Weight when he got home after surgery: 313

Last week's weight: 250
Today's weight: 246

Weight loss this week: 4

Total weight loss: 74

This was an outstanding week for John. He is now closer to 200 then he is to 300! He went to the gym twice this week and really paid attention to what he ate. He said his weight loss is because he was due for a good week. I know that it was his activity and food choices that lead to a successful week. I am so proud of this man of mine!!!

John Week 22

Original weight: 320
Weight when he got home after surgery: 313

Last week's weight: 249
Today's weight: 250

Weight loss this week: gain 1

Total weight loss: 70

Crazy week + crazy schedule + work travel + no exercise + eating on the run = weight gain.
John is bummed out about this weight gain but he plans on having a loss next week as things settle down and return to normal.