Four years ago today

I know I haven't been on very much. Truthfully, I have been settling into our new home, another new job (long story, but a good thing), and a whole lot of skate training.

But, four years ago today, I walked into a hospital in San Bernardino, CA and changed my life. I walked out with a smaller stomach, one less blood pressure medication, (I got off the other one a month later) and a plan to live life in a healthier way. Here I am, four years later, no regrets.

I admit that I have struggled with a little regain. It isn't too bad, my skate dresses still fit. But, I do need to take off a few pounds that I gained over the summer travel season.

For those who are exploring, waiting for a date, or are newbies. Keep at it. Prepare for the ride of your life, it truly is amazing. Oh, in the beginning, don't get attached to clothes either. Thrift stores will be your friend. I would pick up smaller sizes, and donate what I shrunk out of.

Before I began this quest for a healthier life, if you would have told my I would become a competitive figure skater (and soon to be ice dancer with DH Mike B) I would have called you crazy. Now, I'm a medal and trophy ***** For my next big competition, I will be in the Bay Area in November. I am looking forward to an adult only event. Hoping to work out going to the 49er/Patriot game too, but that is a long shot.

Now that I'm teaching online again, I may have time to be on more. No more wicked commute.

Happy surgiversary!  

--gina

Great job!

Awesome!!!!  Happy Surgiversary!!! It's soooo good to hear from you!  I've been wondering if you were still skating. How's DH doing?

Hurray for you.  So happy this has been so good for you.

Thanks everyone. I spent the last couple of weeks helping DH get ready to pass a skating test so we can compete together and learn ice dancing. He passed, now we need to not trip over each other when we skate.