My New Life ....

So my life hasn't always been this great.  Between 2005 - 2008 I gained about 35 pounds that definitely didn't help my health.  My hubby found out in October of 2008 that he was going to be deployed to Iraq come February of 2009.  The wheels in my head started to turn and I decided that if I didn't want my beautiful little kid to have serious issue with weight when she grew up I need to change my lifestyle.  As soon as my hubby left on 29 February I realized it was "now or never"  I started off slowly because I wanted this to become a permenant thing for me.  It is now getting ready to be August 2009 and my husband comes home for his mid-tour leave from Iraq and I am nervous!!  When he left I was weighing in at 152 pounds and was wearing a size 12/13 in pants.  I am now weighing in at 116 pounds and wearing a size 3/4 (I am going to cry ...).  Anyway, needless to say I am proud of myself and my accomplishments.  I know that if I have the will to take all that weight off, anyone with just a little motivation can do it as well.  I believe :)  I also wonder what my hubby will say when he sees me next week.  I feel like a newlywed :) 

Wow that is great!! Congrats on the weight loss and the good job you've done

That is so awesome! What a surprise is in store for you husband. And what a gift you've given to yourself and your family by getting healthy. Grats!

That is a great story!  Does he know that you have been losing weight and getting healthier?  he will be so proud of you

Awesome job!  Your husband will be so proud of you!

Congrats! Thats is so awesome! And very inspiring..^___^

Please post again. I want to know what he says!

Hubby will love you no matter what.  Im sure he is excited about coming home, as you are.  Now you have just added a little surprise for him.

Have fun honeymooning!!!!!

Thank you all!!  Woohoo, I am so excited as I mentioned before.  My hubby does know that I have decided to make a change for the better when it comes to my weight but he does not know how much I weigh now.  The last time we skyped was about three months ago so he hasn't seen me since then.  The skype thing was a webcam thing so he only saw my face anyway :)  I will keep you guys posted so you know what happens when we comes home for a little .  Thank you all for all the positive and kind comments!!

What an incredible story!  He is going to be so super proud of you! But you should be super proud of  yourself too! Congratulations!

Well done! Enjoy every second of having your hubby home.

Congratulations on your accomplishment! Losing weight while worrying about your husband is in Iraq?? Talk about handling stress with grace! 

Consider yourself hugged!!!!

Thank you BOTH for your sacrifice and commitment. 

I wish your family some wonderful time together.   God bless! 

I think he is coming home tomorrow !  I am so nervous but happy.  LOL, this is crazy right? ... that I am so nervous.  Thank you all for being so sweet and supportive.  Maybe  he will fall in love with me all over again .  I will let you guys know what happens.  I think other than God and family, my country is what I truly love!!  I also served in the military for 8.5 years and all the traveling I did made me appreciate what I have here even more.  Everything that I am today I owe to God, my family, and the Army!  Those 8.5 years of my life where very well spent serving my country and all the wonderful citizens like all of you who support us!!!  Talk to you all soon !! 

I hope you plan to get a babysitter for the night!  Oooh la la

Ha ha!!!   Well our daughter is currently with her Grandma in AR so we have the house all to ourselves for threes glorious days!!  Yay me!!  I feel like the lyrics of that song "I'm so excited and I just can't hide it".  I can't remember the name of it!!

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Ha ha!!!   Well our daughter is currently with her Grandma in AR so we have the house all to ourselves for threes glorious days!!  Yay me!!  I feel like the lyrics of that song "I'm so excited and I just can't hide it".  I can't remember the name of it!!

 It's cleverly titled I'm So Excited (I think anyway)!  They sure didn't put much thought into the title, huh?

I wanna know how it goes!! I'm excited for you!! Congrats!!

Congratulations on all of your hard work and how it paid off!  And thank you and your husband for serving your country so bravely.  Enjoy all your success, and most especially your precious time with your husband!  I don't even know you and I'm so excited for you!!! 

OH MY GOSH,That is just wonderful.  I think I was in contact with you before I stopped coming here.  I just moved away from my home and got into a whole lifestyle of eating in restaurants.  But I remember postings about someone whose husband was leaving for Iraq. Even if that was someone else, I think what you have done is wonderful.  I don't know if this is a surprise for your husband or not.  But either way it will be a thrill for him to see you so trim and fit.  I hope you have someone to babysit at least one night so you two can have some alone time during his visit.  You have done something wonderful for yourself and your family.

aww that story just made my day!:) good for you, that is so inspirational! have fun with your hubby!

You are both to be commended for your commitment and sacrifice.

Thank you and God bless -- I hope you have a spectacular homecoming!!!!!

I can't wait to hear what he says either! Please update.