Update and some Inspiration and some progress....

It has been a crazy month! 

I got a new job! I got a teller job at bancfirst so I am working 4 jobs if you count photography. I have been running like crazy. While it has been crazy it has been good!

I think I will be buying my dress in the next week or so! It's so pretty and it is going to be perfect! I have been looking at blogs every day and have been getting so much inspiration! I just can't wait to decorate the barn at harn's! We have found a DJ and are just lacking catering to have the big stuff done. 

Now on to the weight loss update!

April 9th

weight: 177.6

Arms:  L:12 1/4    R: 12 1/4

Waist:  35 1/4

Hips:   43 1/2

Legs:   L: 22 1/4    R:  22 1/4

Total inches: 148 1/4

Chest:  41 1/2 (189 3/4)

Total weight and inches to date:

19 lbs (since 12/18)

22.75 inches (since 1/1)

This has honestly been the biggest weight loss I have ever had in the many time that I have tried to lose wight and I am so excited to see the results. I wanted to lose 50 lbs by my wedding and in the past 4 months I have lost almost half of that! Now to just keep pushing through!

And since everything is better with pictures here is some inspiration!

Decor:

Wedding day Hair inspiration!

weigh in and planning!

I have been making so much progress! Next week I am going to take my first mini engagement session. I want pictures with all the beautiful blooms so we are going to do a could to make sure everything is BEAUTIFUL! We have been to one cake tasting and are trying out our second place on the 9th!

I have had my first round with my florist and I love her! Her vision is great and she knows just what I want. Her pricing is awesome too so if any of you are in the area and are looking for an amazing florist check out Designs by Tammy! My Milk Glass collection is coming together beautifully! 22 pieces in total (there were 23 but we had a casualty yesterday when Randi jo and I got back from norman...)

I have tried on a couple of dresses, BUT my big day will be on Tues the 8th! 3 bridal shops in one day holy moly! this is going to be a fun ride! My shoes are fabulous, my birdcage veil is almost done, and I think I found my earrings while getting my ring cleaned at Lewis Jewelers!

We also meet with Vickie Nichols of Nichols Travel! We think we may have decided on St. Lucia but nothing is set in stone yet! Pat and Vickie are amazing! SO if you need an agent go see them and tell them Belinda sent ya!

Now on to the stats!

Current weight : 181.4! ( weight at engagement: 196.6 :o/ )

Current measurments:

Arms: Left  12 3/4     Right  12 3/4

Waist: 38 3/4

Hips: 44

Legs: Left  23 1/4     Right  23 1/4

Total: 154.75

Chest 42 ( total with chest 196.75)

If you don't have a calculater I'll figure that up for you

Total Weight Loss:  15.2 lbs!

Total Inches Lost:   15.75

like inspiration!

So I know i have been ever so slightly mia recently, but today I want to show some more inspiration for my beautiful wedding. I talked to the travel agent about our honeymoon and it has me back in wedding planning mode!

Some Flower Love!

And Let them eat Cake!

Update Time!

So I actually have 2 updates on the weigh in part of this blog. The first update is for my 30 day make. The second is for my 5 week mark. I have seen good results and HOPE that they continue to impress me

as the weeks continue on.

Update on 1/29/2011

Weigh in 187.2

Arms: L- 13 3/4  R- 13 3/4

Waist: 43

Hips: 45

Legs: L- 24  R-24

new total inches 163.5

Update on 2/5

weight: 185.8

A: L- 13 1/2  R- 13 1/2

W: 42 1/2

H 44 1/2

L: L- 23 3/4  R 23 1/2

Total inches: 161

TOTAL INCHES LOST SINCE JANUARY 1st:  7!!!!

WOOT WOOT!

and because post are always better with pictures, some pretty inspiration for you!

a little inspiration!

I am obsessed with style me pretty. In following this blog for a while now I have saved tons of weddings and individual pictures that I am in love with. I have been making inspiration boards for my wedding and today I wanted to share with you my inspiration board for FLOWERS! I love them! This area is definitely going to be one I have to watch since I don't have a bazillion dollars to spend, but I hope it can be as beautiful as these! Enjoy!

making it offical

I've been gaining weight the whole time I have been in my relationship with Micheal. They say it naturally happens with couples over time. With me it maybe was a little worse considering my love of chick-fil-a and my hate of the gym. That has turned around though. I've had my times where I got more aware of health and weight. Times when I dieted really well and worked out and lost weight, but it has always seemed to creep back on slowly. This time around I want to be different. I am spending more time in the gym and I am getting where it's what I look forward to everyday. I feel better. I have more energy. I get to eat some maybe not so good for me food, but I'm burning it off AND coming in under my calorie goal for the day. It's not that hard, it is just all about making better choices. Trust me it's hard on the other side of the pastry case at work. Those cinnamon swirl coffee cakes and petite vanilla scones are always calling my name and I have to refuse if I want to see results. 

So here it is. I want to make things official and hope that it helps to keep me accountable by putting it out there. Micheal and I measured and weighed in on January 1st and here is what my official stats were:

Arms: L 14 1/4"   R  14 1/4"
Waist:    44"
Hips:     46"
Legs: L 24 1/2"   R  24 1/4"

Total Inches: 168
Weight:   192
Body Fat:  36%

Micheal didn't want to add my bust meaurment into the mix but I did so here it is:

Chest:  44 1/2"


As of today 1/21/2011 I am down 4.4 lbs to 187.8 so that to me is a success so far! I hope to put a picture up in my next post I just have to get it taken first.

I'm engaged! now I've got to get my ass in gear!

I've always said that I'm going to lose weight. I do good for a couple of weeks then fall off the bus. Well when I got engaged it finally gave me a tangible goal. I want to look amazing at my wedding and I'm tired of always feeling like crap. So that being said I've got a lot of work to do. Not only is the weight loss going to take a lot of work, but I'm doing a TON of DIY for the wedding. I love the weddings I see on all my favorite blogs like style me pretty, grey likes weddings, inspired bride, 100 layer cake. I LOVE them and I don't have the money to pay for them but damn it that's not going to stop me from having the beautiful chic wedding of my dreams! This will be my starting place for all of my goals and I want to keep everyone updated. Tomorrow I will be posting my beginning weight loss stats. Wish me luck!