New Goal Weight & Calculation

I forgot to post that my goal weight has changed.  Originally I was planning on my goal weight being the 'ideal' weight of 150 lbs based on my height and age.  However, the is NOT realistic in any way.  When I went for my consultation, they explained that I would lose 70% of my excess weight, therefore that becoming my goal weight.  So here is the calculation they used for me:

My highest weight = 280 lbs
Minus My 'ideal' weight = 150 lbs
The difference = 130

130 X 70% = 91

280 - 91 = 189 lbs

Personally, I'm aiming for 165 lbs, so that means I have 43.5 lbs left to go.

At the rate I'm going at losing approximately 0.5 lbs per day, I don't see any problems reaching my goal.  Healthy eating habits along with my regular exercise at the gym, I'm going to make it!!!

Cheers :D

Trip to Utica, Niagara Falls & Toronto - Happy Valentine's Day!

Wow, what a wonderful weekend I had with Geoff.  We took off Friday morning at around 6:45 to head to Utica, New York for my check up.  The appointment went very well, except for finding out that now my Thyroid is too low (meaning it is now Hyperactive instead of Hypoactive).  Besides that, they are very happy with the amount of weight loss to date.

After leaving the surgeon's office, we took some time to do some shopping (vitamins & clothes).  Then we headed back to Canada towards Niagara Falls.  What a lovely place, it's almost like a mini Las Vegas! We didn't stay too long as it was getting late.  We headed for our hotel room in Toronto. 

Saturday, we took a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum.  For the first time in my life, I took a subway.  I couldn't believe that when I went through those metal turney things that you have to pass through after paying, that my butt fit through!!!  It was very cool!  We met some people on the subway from Orillia and chatted up a storm with them.  I know, a bit too friendly on a subway, but that's Geoff and I.

Sunday for valentine's day, we were supposed to treck our way back home between the 401 and Hwy 7, but we saw a sign for 'Body World's' at the Ontario Science Museum, so our plans changed quickly and so did Mr. GPS.  The Body World's exhibit was fascinating and recommend it to anyone that has a chance to see it.  If you a near Toronto, go!  It's only there for a bit longer, and worth the time.

After the museum, we headed home.  Although the weekend away was awesome, it still feels so good to be home.  Home is where the heart is.

This morning, I weighed myself, and I'm now down 72 lbs!  It's incredible!  Almost in Onederland!

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend.  I know Geoff and I sure did.

Cheers :D

Shopping Spree!

Today I hit the big 70!  Happy to say that it's not my age, but the pounds that are gone forever!  I went through my closet on Saturday and when Geoff came home, I told him that I had been sitting most of the day in a shirt, bra and underwear since I didn't have any pants that fit anymore.  So Geoff said, 'Looks like we're going shopping tomorrow!'  We headed off for Kingston and I got a couple pairs of pants and tops at Value Village.  But my big 'WOW' moment was being able to shop in regular size clothing stores.  I ended up getting quite a bit of clothes for little $$.  It felt so good!

Anybody want to swap clothes?

Cheers,
Deliska :D

Out with the Old, In with the New!

I bought myself a new dress last week and took my picture. Just wanted to share. Most of you have already seen it on facebook as my profile picture, but I thought I would document it here too.

I'm liking what's happening to me :D