Long Time no Blog

Hello Blog Land!

 It has been a while since I have been back to update this part of my life..
November I was rear ended and spent 3 months doing Phyiscal Therapy and was unable to work out and I had a nice routine going with a friend at the Gym..

January I left and spent some time with my Mom and 2 great Nephews, one of which I was able to see being born what a miracle and a difference it is when you are NOT the one giving birth..

I spent a month with the family in California catching up eating FAB mexican food and started working out again by starting the Couch to 5K program while there.. it was nice to get up at 0700 at go out and workout..


I came home at the end of February spent March dealing with the insurance company and doctors to have the insurance company say they will not pay for physical therapy anymore as they don't deem it necessary..

I was then cleared to work out at the Gym.. YEAH!! So I went and got a Gym Membership at the end of March and here we are in April and I have yet to step a foot in that Gym.. I didn't realize how dependent I was/am on other people to work out. I am going to have to break that cycle..!!


So before November I believe I was at 263-265 NOW I am fluctuating between 173-176 and it is ANNOYING as hell!!

So I KNOW I KNOW I need to get to the Gym I need to re-commit to logging and I need to move my ass!!

I have a fit bit and it is helping making me be a bit more active as I have a goal of 10000 steps per day and I have ONLY met that goal once..

I am a bit disappointed in myself and here are the reasons why in no particular order:

1. I am not where I would like to be
2. I am not putting in the effort that I should be
3. I let too many things stop me from achieving what I want my biggest OBSTACLE is myself, yes myself..
4. I have learned I am an emotional eater. (Now that I know this I need to find a way to correct it)


With the Bad there is always some good and I know I should look on the positive side

1. I have FINALLY found a protein I can stand, (Found it while in California)
2. I am incorporating protein shakes into my weekly regimen
3. I know my faults and shortcomings and I know i need to work on them
4. I have had positive results which in turn has inspired others and I am thankful that I can be an
inspiration to others..

This angle and from the neck up I look great .. its the gut area and thigh area and my arms I have trouble with! Still not comfortable wearing sleeveless anything.. I have been wearing shorts though, yeah ME!


**The emotional/stress eating is coming from my Husband moving to Virginia for 3 years and me having to deal with my children, his family (I cater to his mother and brother as they are both disabled and need assistance) finding a job (I have applied to 20 places and still can't get hired not even a Cashier position at TARGET seriously!! Come on!!worrying about running 2 households if he can not get in the barracks in Virginia, him deploying etc etc)**

Are you going to the WLFSA Mother of all Meet & Greets in Las Vegas May 17-19th? If so you will see myself and one of besties who to me is like a poster person for WLS she looks great her skin shrank back and everything she is doing FABULOUS she did have RNY where as I had the sleeve though (not an excuse just a fact).. We Plan on ziplining while in Vegas we will be there from 15-21 May ... sooooo...



Other things I have found out: I hate WHEY based Proteins, I drink too much Coffee from Starbucks, my Dietician rocks!! and I just need to keep on track and not be the emotional monster eater!! I am excited for Vegas, my calves are looking more defined which "I" find very sexy..My hair is growing back!! WOOHOO!! Finally I am gaining some of that thickness back, not losing as much hair and getting NEW growth! I need to dye my hair my friends are picking on me about all of the gray/white they can see.. I'm only 35! Your protein drink is ONLY good for up to 4 hours, WOW what an eye opener that was!!



I am more positive and open.. As a fatty (that's my term for it) I was unhappy super self conscience never wanted to dress up and go out, hated meeting new people etc. etc.. Since I have lost xx #s I am more confident I speak to people more freely, openly etc .. Meaning if I see you in Starbucks you might get lucky and have a conversation with me, I am more open at my group meetings and talk alot more to people I am actually looking forward to getting to know the NEW neighbors.. I have lived in my house for 2 years and none of our neighbors are overly friendly/have invited us over/ hang out with.. These NEW neighbors though are friendly we've been over had them over and I am more comfortable in my skin because of the WLS.. I know I still have x amount of #'s I WANT to lose so in my mind I have a way to go but when I look back I have come so far.. Not just in the weight loss but into becoming the person that I have always wanted to be but let the weight hold me back from, if that makes any sense at all.

Unhappy/Quiet/Non Sociable Me ** I don't want her back EVER**

Here is to a better me! Thank you VSG though I have not always been kind to you or worked with you, I am learning and after a year I am thankful for everything and know that we need to work together and I need to step up my game and work harder because I can't be successful without trying and working hard!