A Size NINE????

Well, I've been MIA for the last couple of months. I must admit, my entire weight loss challenge was a bust! Dieting is hard. Really hard. I was losing a little bit, but not like I wanted to lose. Something was terribly wrong, and I couldn't figure out what it was.

HOWEVER, after I attended the Largo High School Alum Black Party, I had a revelation. MY FAT ASS NEEDED TO LOSE WEIGHT! It was just that simple. As much as I love to be in the center of photographs, when I saw those images posted on my Facebook page, I nearly passed out. I wanted to cry. I looked like a beached whale. At least, that's how I felt, although I was told otherwise, that I looked nice, blah, blah, blah. Of course, that's what people are going to say. I mean, really, I did not think anyone would say: "Girl, you've gotten huge, back your ass away from the table!" But, I didn't need anyone to say that to me. I already knew I was overweight.

There's only one person in my life who is not afraid to tell me exactly how it is; she doesn't sugar-coat anything with me, and that's how I prefer it. Her name is Leslie, and she's my sister. She told me as direct as she could: "You need to lose weight, and I do, too."

So, three weeks ago we started the RN's Choice Rapid HCG Fat Loss Program. It is, by far, the EASIEST program I've ever done. Six drops of HCG under the tongue, six times per day, every single day for 23 days. Prior to starting the program, we had to binge for two days. Then, on Day 3, start the program with the drops. And, we decided to use the African Mango dietary supplements as well. We were instructed to step on a scale every single day, right after we empty our bladders. By day 5, we were dropping 1 to 2 pounds a day. Was it the drops or was it the 500 to 800 daily caloric intake and 2 liters of water per day? I don't know, but every single morning Leslie and I are calling each other like giggly schoolgirls, excited about the weight loss. My daily routine was to play dress up in my closet, trying on clothes that I have not been able to wear since 2004. Honey, let me tell you...woooooooooooo!!  For the first time in years, I can wear a size NINE!!!

My mother was one helluva seamstress. Hell, my mother could pin a dress on you in a matter of minutes, and you could walk in that dress all day, and not feel nor see one single pin. My mother was always sewing, and she had a love for suede suits. So, when she died, I kept all of her suede suits--in every single color of the rainbow. LOL  I kept those suits knowing darn well I could not fit them. But, today...yes'sir, I can get into those suits without holding my breath and holding in the stomach!

So, today I am 17 pounds lighter. I don't dare tell anyone how much I weighed when I started, but let's just say I still about 20 to 30 more pounds to go to reach my healthy weight. The only drawback to dieting is you lose everything. I never had any backside to begin with, but now I have absolutely none. I have to buy jeans with pockets with flaps in order to appear that I have a little bootie. I'm the only black woman I know with no ass. BUT, thanks to my daddy, I have dynomite legs. Purchased a really short dress over the weekend. I don't dare bend over...what little tail I have will be exposed. But, I was so excited about my weight loss...oh, and I purchased platform heels. I think they're like 4 or 5 inches. No, I can't walk in them, but I sure can put them on and pose in front of the mirror, in my new dress, which is exactly what I did. See below. Ignore the hair and lack of makeup. I work from home, so I wasn't getting dolled up to take this photo... :-)

Check out the shoes...they are HOT!!

So, now I'm taking a break from the HCG program, and am doing the Six Week Body Makeover, where I'm eating very healthy, every 3 hours. I'm sick and tired of eating! I never thought I'd ever say that, but it's true. I have to make myself go into the kitchen to eat. But, I'll tell you this:

1. I have more energy.
2. I sleep like a baby at night, and through the night.
3. I no longer take naps during the day like a toddler.
4. I've learned how to eat healthy.
5. I miss McDonald's, but I make my own hamburgers using taco mix, and eat them with onions and tomatoes--no bread--and it's delicious.
6. I no longer get winded going from the front door to the mailbox.
7. I simply feel good.
8. I've stopped drinking alcohol. I've learned that when I'm out partying, as long as I have a glass in my hand, even if it's only water, I'm okay! Maybe I'll follow my girlfriend Shari and drink O'Douls.

On January 1, I'll start the HCG again for three weeks. Then, I'll take a break again, and start up again.

Does it work? ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY!

Chow!