Sunday, May 4, 2008

Minus 85

Well, I have purposefully not written much about my weight loss "journey" this past year, but since I am approaching my 1 yr anniversary I thought I would post my "After and Before" picture. :) Don't know why I did it backwards but I did and I can't figure out how to easily change it so I won't. Anyhow, I've lost 85 lbs. and while it's embarrassing to admit, I am very thankful that the Lord has helped me. Now you all have to pray for me that I keep it off!!! I feel like I have changed my eating habits, I eat way smaller portions and way less sweets. But I am scared to death that it won't "stick". I know the Lord is able to help me and I am praying daily for His help!!

18 comments:

Leah said...

Wow! The difference is unbelievable! You look great! Changing our eating habits can be so difficult but we feel so much better when we do! I am sure that you will do fine keeping the weight off!! Congratulations on the loss!!

Michelle said...

That's awesome! I only wish I had started a year ago.....sigh....

Oh well, you look fabulous and I'm sure you'll do fine with keeping it off.

Eckmama said...

WOW WOW WOW!!!! I knew you looked great, but seeing it side by side makes it so much more obvious! You should be so super proud of yourself, this is a major thing you've conquered. You fought way too hard to give up your 'reward' so I'm not worried about you gaining it back. Thank you for posting your pictures! I'm extremely proud of you!
love you
Cara
p.s. your map over there is really cool.

Paula said...

Hi Vonnie!
Cara sent me over to see how awesome you look in your after and before pictures!
WOW! You DID it! You really look great and I know you will keep it off. It was work to get to this point and you were strong and did the work and made yourself a stronger, healthier person for youself and your family!
Congratulations!

I come and peek at your blog once and awhile through your comments on Cara's, hope you don't mind!

Great job!

sankey family said...

Wow, Vonnie - the difference is amazing. You just look beautiful and I'm so glad you posted about your weight loss "journey". I know it has taken so much effort to get to where you are. Way to go!
Love you!!
~ Melodie

Ronda said...

WOW! I am so very happy for you...I know just how difficult it is for me to lose "5" lbs. Losing that much takes ALOT of hard work.... very impressive! You look great! I know that inspires other people who are struggling with their weight...I am glad you shared that with us! I also loved reading about your "tea" and seeing all of the beautiful tables! Hope that you are having a good Mon.!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic!!!!!!!

Kim M. said...

Wow, you look so pretty!

Melanie C. said...

Incredible!!!!!!

LindaJo49 said...

Wow ... awesome!!! Congratulations! You are an inspiration for me!!

Beth Stetler said...

Vonnie - Wow! You look fantastic! Congratulations! Love and miss you. Your big sis.

Anonymous said...

Hello Darlin'
'Don't usally comment on your blog, I just jump on at night before I fall into bed to check out what my good-lookin' wife and kids are up to... you look better than you did when I left at 4:30 AM on the 28th of April!! Congradulations! Another beautiful, dead calm, spring evening in St.Mary's without flying up the Andrefski R. to count the Griz', Moose,Caribou, and wolves.I'm sure that is probably a sin.It had to hit 65*today, the snow will leave fast at this rate. I'll see you Friday afternoon the Lord willing... if I can wait that long after this...Love, 'Bear killer'

sankey family said...

Awww...how sweet, Bear Killer!

Tanjala said...

Congratulations on your weight loss!! I go to church with Stephen Miller's parents. I take it from a previous post that you work at a Preg. Center doing ultrasounds. I was wondering if you would happen to know the requirements for doing U/S at a Preg. Center? I am an LPN and also volunteer at a preg center that will be going medical by the end of the year. I would like to do the trainging for this if I can. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tanjala Mayle

Vonnie said...

He is such a nice man, isn't he? Ummmm, Ummmm, Ummmmm!!!!

Myranda said...

Oh, now - that was an incredibly sweet comment that "bear killer" left. YOU look fantastic, but I must admit that the sweet comment took the focus off of you. 8-)

Really though - You look beautiful!!

LaDonna said...

Vonnie, I'm so proud and jealous all at the same time!!! Congratulations on this accomplishment. You CAN keep it off, but it's going to take some work, right? Changing habits is very important...I'm still trying to do that part. I've got 90 pounds to go!!!! I'll pray for you, you pray for me, and God will help us BOTH! :)

Marty said...

You have ALWAYS been such a beautiful person!! I'm very proud to call you cuz! I am so happy for accomplishment!! I am on the other side climbing up the scale...baby #4 is making his entrance very noticeable!