25 POUNDS GONE!!!!

Well I am down 25 pounds to 245. I actually had to go shopping yesterday for new pants. Of course I ended out getting several tops and a dress too. Fortunately I went to a resale shop after buying at Marshall's and Catherine's and was able to find the dress, top and a pair of crop pants. I actually tried on a green suede suit and good grief it was too big. What a surprise. I think the next time I shop I won't have to go to Catherine's. I think I will be out of the jumbo jet sizes.
I am still walking however because of the fires I haven't been able to go yesterday and today so I think I am going to take my tennies, T-shirt and shorts to work and go the the YMCA at lunch and after work. As Aramark employees we have free membership to the gym. The only hassle is you have to get a card from HR for each session. But if you don't keep up the cardio it only takes a few days and you have to start all over.
It is amazing what a difference it makes just losing 25 pounds makes on your well being. I feel amazing. The tough part was facing myself in the three way mirrors on the dressing room walls. I have so much hanging flab that is only going to get worse as I loose. I laughingly told my roommate Diane that after I lose all the weight I need to meet a man with means and tell him if he wants to see my body he will have to pay for surgery. Of course I was joking .....I think. Unfortunately the surgery is considered elective and not covered under insurance. But I have so much more to lose before I have to worry about excess skin though. I need to go to the Y and start working on weights which will help too.
I have been walking about 40 to 45 minutes a day and now am going to bump it up to an hour a day just because I can. I hate to admit it but I do love walking listening to 60's music. I get engrossed in the music I sometimes stop and do a little twist or mashed potatoes. Good thing I walk at 4:30 and no one sees me. Well maybe a couple of weirdo's like me are out but I keep my ball cap on keeping my face obscured so no one knows who I am.
I compared pictures from my last reunion five years ago where I weighed 340 pounds and couldn't believe the difference and I realized I have actually lost 95 pounds. Just not at the same time. I may have to go on Oprah's show!

Love to you and yours,
NanaCarol