Lettin It ALL Hang Out!

Welcome to Part 1 of Lettin' it ALL Hang Out!  This will be my weekly log on Sundays of weight and at times measurements.  I am taking photos too, but may wait a bit to upload a photo journal of my progress.

When I mentioned that I planned to publish my weight and measurements, some people expressed concern.  I am doing this to admit, accept and move forward.  It is my way of creating a culture of accountability around my obesity. 

Yes, I said obesity. 

Over the years, I have lost control and moved past plump.  I have moved past chunky.  I am not just "a big girl", I am Obese.  I have often made self depricating jokes about my appearence, my weight...called myself fat.  But...I have never admitted that I am obsese.  I am not at my biggest, which is actually scary in hind site.  My biggest was a size 28 (tight) and almost 300 lbs. 

I am now a size 24 and as of this morning, I weigh 253.8 lbs.  The good news, is I am symetrical!

rt upper arm 14"
lt upper arm 14"
neck 16.5"
upper chest 44"
bust 50"
waist 45"
hip 60"
rt up thigh 30"
lt up thigh 29"
rt calf 16"
lt calf 16"

I have only just started this journey.  I have planned my meals for the next two days.  I am starting P90x tomorrow.  I know it will not be easy.  I know it will be hard.  But, I will make it.  I believe in me and I have wonderful support.

Here are my first goals:
1) Shop at Buckle by July (Gotta look HOT for the Poison/Crue concert)!
2) Break the 200lb barrier!
And, ultimately, I would like to be a svelt size 8, rocking out at 120lbs.  I want my 24" waist back! I want to be able to shop at any store I want to. 

I have 133.8 lbs to lose.  And, I am committed to losing this weight in 14 months, by my 40th Birthday.  That's 10lbs a month!  I can do that!!!!!

Join me on my journey, hang on...it's going to be a fun ride.