40 has never felt so good!

I am down 40 lbs from January! It feels wonderful and the sweetest thing is that I am at the weight I was when I got married. Now that weight isn't my ultimate goal there is something about being down to that weight when you wed!

It is 130lbs down from 2003 in total. I am loving this South Beach lifestyle and it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I am getting a little bored on the treadmills at the gym but the Ipod my hubby got me for my bday helps a lot. I am enjoying listening to podcast and music while the lbs melt away! I really need to add in other things too. Perhaps this summer while inspire me to do that. So thankful for my gym membership and one so close because the Texas summer will be hitting soon and being outdoors won't be so fun.

I posted a picture taken yesterday of just me! We did Mothers day pictures and I tried to get a few of me by myself. I am starting to warm up to the camera again.

I finally do have a goal weight too! I have a hernia right above my belly button and in order to repair that you really need to be under a certain weight for it to be successful. Plus, not have a pregnancy after that time. So this year I will be dropping the lbs and seeing if the Lord has a child for us in his plan. The hernia repair and tummy tuck will come further in my journey. But I do want this thing fixed eventually.

You know one thing I have noticed is that my hubby doesn't say much about my recent changes. That doesn't bother me per say because I am doing it for me and pats on the back don't do much for me in this area. But then the Lord reminded me that he didn't say much about things when I was gaining weight either. It isn't his focus. His love is not based on appearances. Of course he loves a sexy bride who is healthy and feels good about herself but what a blessing that his love goes deeper than appearance. That man blesses me so much! He is my gift from God!