Day 365!!! One Year Blogaversary! Happy Mother's Day!

I did it! I blogged about my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth everyday for a whole year!

My daughter and son-in-law tried to take pics of me, but as you can see, Honey Dog photobombed! I love that dog.

These will also be my "before" pics for year #2. Yes, there will be a year #2!

Here are my stats compared with the first day I took my weight and measurements on May 26, 2016. Today's stats will also serve as my "before" weight and measurements for year #2.

May 26, 2015

Weight: 203

Neck: 15"

Chest: 47"

Waist: 41"

Hips: 48:

Thighs: 23" R, 22.5" L

Biceps: 14" R, 13.5" L

May 8, 2016

Weight: 190

Neck: 14"

Chest: 41.5"

Waist 38

Hips: 45"

Thighs: 22.5"

Biceps: 13.5"

My weight did not drop as much as I had hoped. Well, truth be told, I have yo-yo'd a bit. I was down to 184 on January 27th.

But I am pleased. Especially seeing the loss in inches. Also, something that cannot be measured is my inner peace and emotional stability. This has increased in bucket loads over the past year.

This is not the end. This is a new beginning.

Tomorrow begins Year #2!

Happy Sunday!

Happy Mothers Day!

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