As I explained in a recent post, I've had to purge my closet many times over during this weight-loss journey because clothes become too baggy within a few months; and when I say "baggy," I mean the articles of clothing look like tents on me when they once fit me perfectly.
My name is Vilma, and after a lifelong battle with obesity, I'm finally winning the war after losing 135 lbs. (so far)! I titled this blog "Blossoming Vilma" because that's exactly how I feel: I'm finally blossoming into the person I always wanted to be. I detail my journey here in the hopes that people can take something away that will turn their lives around, too! Whatever path you take, good luck on your journey for a healthier, happier you!
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Saturday, December 26, 2015
People are conspiring with Fla against me!!!
For
the
past few months, Flaminia ("Fla"), my trainer, has been pushing me to
start dating again. She's been bugging me for months to set up
a profile on match.com. Since I had no interest whatsoever in doing
that, Fla threatened that she'd do it for me as a Christmas present or a
going-away
gift before she moves to New York.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Getting stronger!!!
This is one of my favorite exercises only because I can do it really well and it shows how much stronger I'm getting.
Friday, December 18, 2015
A great problem to have (my closet)
From
what I can remember, in 1998/1999, when I was in my late 30s, I weighed around
230 lbs. after losing some weight by working out at a gym, walking around the neighborhood, and
cooking more frequently.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Three years ago this week
Little
did I know three years ago this week that I was about to start a journey that
would change my life in countless ways.
Today I'm a completely different person, inside and out, than the me
just three years ago. In many ways, I
don't even recognize the "old" me and I often marvel about how much
I've changed. Many times I catch myself
thinking, "Who IS this Vilma???" Some of my friends ask the same thing.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
The killer muffin!!! UGH!
I have a terrible sweet tooth and my downfall is baked goods, specifically pastries or cakes. I try to stay away from these because I know I can't control myself very well, even today.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Grocery shopping
I always saw grocery shopping as just a nuisance, particularly when I was working. Back then I had little free time as it was and going to the grocery store to push a cart with a bad, squeaky wheel (I have a knack for choosing bad carts) around the same aisles to get the same products every time, then lug them all onto the conveyor belt, put the bags in the car, then lug the bags into the house so I could put everything away was just a big, dreaded time-consuming chore.
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