Halfway there....

This has been a quick month or so with a few celebrations for my family.  We had the big 10 year wedding anniversary.  The little turned 4 last week.  And this weekend, I hit my 50.

50 what?

50 POUNDS LOST!!!

(whoo-WHOO!!!!)

That's right, ya'll!  I have been doing Weight Watchers for a little over a year, and I have officially hit my 50.  I am really proud of myself - selfishly or not, I haven't felt this good in awhile!

And, because I'm feeling good, here are some things that I can do now, that I couldn't last year:

1.  I can cross my legs, comfortably, left over right.  I am working to train my right to go over my left.  But, I can cross my legs.

2. It doesn't take my breath away to climb stairs.  And, I don't dread it - I actually make the extra trips as opposed to begging Tony to do it.

3.  I raced Olivia up the stairs tonight, holding Mia, while Olivia tried to tug on my shirt.  And I won.  I didn't give up, or put Mia down.

4.  I don't have to eat all the food.  It doesn't call to me like it used to. "Tara - you know I'm here, and you aren't full, so just come eat some cheese, crackers, brownies, cookies, more ham and anything else you want."  Now, I can grab something, walk away and not constantly be thinking about what was left.

5. I can have one bite of dessert, enjoy it, and not need to have more.  It feels good to be more in control of my eating.

6.  I can wear skirts. I have decent legs and I can show them off.  I'm even going to buy real boots this winter - hopefully with some heal!

7.  I can shop at the stores I like again.  I am not forced to only shop online!

8. I can walk for 4 miles - and do it in close to an hour.  Oh YEAH!

9.  I can make healthy dinner for my family, or even not so healthy.  But, I plan it, and point it and know what I am going to eat.

10.  I can feel sexy again.  It's somewhat nice to catch guys looking again.  Especially, my husband.

I rewarded myself with a new Coach purse that I purchased in July.  I wouldn't let it be used until I hit my 50.  Now, it's out and I'm so excited to be using my 50 lbs purse.  Do you want to know what I am going to reward myself with when I hit my goal?  Yeah?  Tony has agreed to carry me over the threshold when I hit my goal. To really welcome me to my new, thinner life.

And, just for kicks, here's my before shot, and what I will now call, my half-way to goal shot:

Before (c.2010)

Halfway