Getting a bit frustrating
I’ve not posted in so long it’s scary! 
This last week I spent in bed sick with the flu. I pretty much slept straight through from Sunday night until yesterday afternoon. Still not 100%, but getting there.
I’ve got so much I need to talk about to catch up, but so little time due to my being AWOL this past week asleep in bed.
Before I forget, I want to make sure I talk about the Marine Corps Birthday Ball we went to this last November 2nd. Their 232nd birthday was on November 10th and we had our ball at the Pechanga Resort Hotel. It was very nice! Very classy! A good time was had by all…at least at our table. :wink: One thing in particular that was so awesome for me was that I had lost enough weight to fit into the ball gown that I wore ten years ago!!!! This was a HUGE goal for me and I was so thrilled to have made it. It meant so much more to me to be able to do that instead of buying a new gown. Of course, Brice looked just as good as ever. I swear, he hasn’t changed a bit….except to get hotter each year. :wink:
Here are the pictures:
My weight loss has slowed down tremendously and it is getting a bit frustrating. Looking at my tracker here, I’ve been darn near the same weight throughout the entire months of October and November. Just a measly three pound loss. Yeah, I know a loss is a loss, but STILL!!! I work my butt off and eat right. I even change things up all the time too. My kickboxing and pilates classes continue to go well; I still strength train each morning and go for a walk/run each afternoon too.
I think my biggest problem is that my body has lost ALOT of weight in the past ten months (122 lbs. total) and it’s had enough of losing weight for now and is now fighting me back by trying to keep the weight it’s at. I’ve read about it and knew that it would happen, but nonetheless, it ISN’T fun!!
It’s okay though because in the long run I will push past this, and I WILL achieve my end goals. I’ve come so far, there is no way I’m giving up, ever!!! I am VERY happy where I’m at now, but am so looking forward to where I’m headed. 
Wow, girl! You look absolutely fantastic! Don’t feel bad, I have been stuck too. Think our bodies have to readjust, now. We will get there, though, I know it! I am changing up my eating plan and workouts to see if it helps!
You have come a long way. Congrats. The pictures were awesome. you looked beautiful. Congratulations and keep up the good work!
Wow girl you are doing great………….you look great too!! Congrats and keep up the good work!!!
Catrina you look amazing. You’ve done such a great job.
Good for you for keeping up with your workouts even with the frustration of not losing or not as quickly as you were used to.
I know I have found the same thing.
It is very frustrating to work really hard and not see the same type of rewards ie. scale numbers as in the past.
I know though that somehow we will continue and the weight will come off.
CONGRATS!!!!
Beautiful pictures and WOW to be able to fit into your gown from 10 yrs ago?????? YAHOO!!!!!
Take care Catrina and good luck getting that scale a movin’.
Lori
Oh I forgot, I love your haircut and color
You really do look fantastic!
Lori
Great attitude you have
! You look so beautiful in your dress ! You should be very proud ,and I know you will achieve your goal soon ! Kimmi
CATRINA!OMG…you look fantastic!! I swear…just beautiful. I like the hair color. You’re right about your husband..he’s pretty too! You both look so dignified.
I’m scared when I hear the frustration in your blog. Just be careful .It’s so easy to let up a little when you’re maintaining and you still have some more you want to lose. Just keep thinking of it as your future. This is what being a normal weight and staying there will be like. A consistant number, no bells and whistles, just still working to keep it all under control. You have done such a great job, I know you’ll keep at it. Damn if you don’t look hot though! WOW…
You look so beautiful and as always, you have such a great attitude!! You continue to be a big inspiration. 122 is an amazing loss!!
Hang in there girl…YOu have come soooo very far…Such an inspiration you are to all those who feel they dont know where to start…You look FANTASTIC…
Indeed you have been MIA for quite awhile and I’ve missed you like crazy, still, I am glad you checked in and shared the beautiful pictures from the Marine Corp Ball. I have to say, you look amazing and so does your very handsome hubby! You both look absolutely gorgeous! Congrats!
About the infamous plateau…all I can say is that even though we all know it’s an inevitable part of the WL process, it’s frustrating nonetheless….ALSO….I have to say that I feel really bad that you’re going through it. I know how hard you’ve worked and continue to work, so it is disheartening to me…I can’t imagine what it’s like for you….you know you just have to ride it out, so I will just say….I’m so very proud of you!
Oh, I know this came really late but I think compliments should be given when necessary. So I think you look absolutely fabulous!
I can just imagine you breaking lots of hearts at the ball. And don’t worry too much about the plateau, I’m sure you can conquer it in no time~
I still have not been able to get under that awful 218 lbs. Saw 216 once for a day or two lol. God, I pray that when I get there this time, that I can get past it! I only posted once in September, not at all in October and only once in November. Maybe I wasn’t as dedicated as I thought?