Angie’s Journey…

Hey Buddies! So I’ve been in a size 14 for awhile now, which is awesome since I started out in a 24 (which was even tight at one point, I’m embarrassed to admit.) At any rate, since I seem to be stagnating a bit, I’ve decided to set a new goal. This is not a pounds goal, but a size goal.

Each year, DH’s family members each make a list of things they want or need for Christmas gifts. I found this practice a bit…weird…when I first met them, but once I had lists to shop with–I realized the benefit. So now, I gladly make a list each year. I may get some of the items, I may get all of the items, or maybe I get something completely different–but I’m always thrilled either way. However, this year I put size 12 jeans on my list.

So, whether I actually receive them or not, there is a good chance that someone will give me a pair of size 12 jeans for xmas. Therefore, my new goal is to be in a size 12 by Christmas Day. The 14s are currently comfortable, but a tiny bit loose, so I think it’s definitely do-able. So, starting tomorrow, I will bump my three days a week working out to five days a week, and I will be more vigilant with my points (like maybe skipping some of my flex points, for example, not undereating!).

I know I can do it. It’s a reasonable goal and a reasonable amount of time.

So, I hope you’re all having a fabulous and healthy day. And a special shout out to my girl Jo, who is one of my favorite buddies in the whole wide world and who never gives up on me. Much love, Jo.

xoxo

Angie

PS Some of you know I’m writing these days…you can check out my personal blog at http://angieatkinson.blogspot.com if you’re interested, and from there you can link to several places to see my published stuff. No need to look–just putting it out there in case anyone wants to know lol. xx

Hey buddies! Things have been crazy. If anyone (besides Jo!) remembers me, I’m a freelance writer. Well, awhile back, I talked about how I was going to get off my butt and get my career on track (because I was NOT a freelance writer at that time, even though I wanted to be one.) So, I’m doing just that.

The problem is that writing six or eight hours a day makes it tough to be on BuddySlim as much as I want to–however, once again I realize that I need to be here. SO here I am.

Y’all might remember that we have a Halloween party each year and that I wanted to lose 70 more lbs by the time mine happened this year. Well, I didn’t, but I did manage to lose 50. I consider that a fairly good accomplishment. At any rate, here’s what I looked like at the 2006 party (remember, I was preggo for 2007 Halloween, so we didn’t have the party):

So, without further delay, here’s the pic from THIS year’s party. No teasing lol. The costume is homemade.

I don’t know why the pics are so small…but here, I will place them side by side for easier comparison lol.

Old Me:          New Me:

It’s hard to see with these teensy pics. I don’t know why they’re showing up this way lol, but hopefully you get the idea. There IS a significant difference, even if you can’t see it in the pics. Plus, the OLD pic is taken at a much better angle than the NEW pic.

Oh well, anyway.

So, I’m back, I missed y’all, and thanks to Jo for giving me that little push I needed to get back here where I need to be.

xoxo

Angie