2 Year Bandiversary

So it's been two years since I've had this little plastic ring placed around my stomach.  How have I fared?  Well, I don't have many deep or heart wrenching thoughts about my second year bandiversary so we'll start with the numbers...

   

I've lost a total of 74 lbs and 14 points from my BMI.  I've lost a total of 44 inches all over my body.  You'll notice only ten of those lbs and 5 of those inches were lost this year.  Am I disappointed with my second year?  Yes.  But I want to be very clear about what I'm disappointed about.  Am I disappointed with my band?  No.  This was all me.  I got lazy and I got complacent.  The band took me as far as it could go and it was up to me to get me the rest of the way.  I didn't get it done.  But I'm still so happy with how far I've come in 2 years and I didn't gain...that's the most important thing.  Am I giving up hope?  Never!  This year saw some great NSV's....

• I've run 4 5k's this year!
• 2 5k's in one day!
• I've broken out of my shell a little bit and engage in social behaviors!
• I'm taking impromptu fitness classes!
• I'm looking for active things to do - groupons to rock climbing (which I still need to actually spend), taking the stairs, etc.
• I'm not associating food with the movies anymore...once in awhile I won't get popcorn if I'm not hungry.
• I did 43 floors on a stairmaster!
• I'm able to do so much more without being sore or achy or just worn out for the day - cleaning the garage for 4 hours...like it's nothing.  I can walk for HOURS!
• I can fit into my high school graduation dress.
• My high school class ring fits!
• I can walk sexy in a skirt - my hips (and yes, you can now tell I have some) actually swivel!
• I can wear an apron that ties all the way around to the FRONT.
• "One Size Fits All" fits me!
• Seat belts on planes are no problem but more than that...my thighs don't even touch the sides of the armrest AND I can cross my legs on the plane!
• 11 mile hike - not so bad!
• I wore a work out tank top in PUBLIC!
• My Inner Demon isn't as loud as he used to be and I think even HE'S starting to enjoy this new body..instead of telling me not to work out at all, he tells me to make it a short one
• No more granny panties!
• I did a turkey trot with my daughter...we ran...in public...in front of others...and built a lasting memory and maybe a new tradition.
• I wore a shirt tucked in for the first time in years.
• I can bake stuff without sampling now.
• I haven't had a soda or beer in MONTHS.
• I'M MORE HAPPY WITH ME!!!

So there you go.  That's a year worth celebrating regardless of what the scale or measurements say.  Is Year 3 too late to reach goal?  Absolutely not!  Writing this post has truly reinvigorated my resolve and motivation.  Maybe that's all that's been lacking this year.  So...without further ado...the progress pic...