Another week has gone by...and it has been pretty good for me!!  I've managed to stay on plan & feel real good about things - Should be down some wt but....don't really know as I do not have a scale - Next on my list is purchase one.  Anyone know which one is a good one? (not to expensive?)

My appt last week with my hubby was awesome (cannot believe I'm actually saying that) but...it went soooooooooooooo well and it may have even brought us closer Anyways...my dr is great and now hubby knows what foods are good  and or bad for my sucess.  I've been drinking a protein drink in the morning blended like a milkshake with a banana and It is rather tasty!!!   I need to do some more searching cuz ...I know I should be drinking one with more protein - (this one has 29 grams of P and 7 grams of fiber) but...its a start - Only complaint to myself is....the usual....no excercising yet!!!  My bike is coming inside  (from the cold garage) my hubby wants me to get the laundry completed from my room so he can put the bike in there - We did alot of work today...which again...is a start from the usual lagging that I tend to do on the weekends.  I cannot believe how much better I'm feeling as of late?   Sure hope I stay this way...When I'm down or sad or stressed....i just basically shut down and we all know that is no good for anyone!!!!  Well... tomorrow is superbowl and I have no plans on pigging out!!!  Just gonna watch the game @ home and luckily have no funky foods in the house to pig out on!! (a total relief) !!

Anyways....to all my OH friends (some new some old) thanks soooooo much for being there to support me!!!  I would be soooooo lost if I did not have this tool to vent and chat and learn!!!  

Have a great weekend and great week as well!!!  Give me a shout out should you feel like chatting!!!

chat soon?
donna

To all of my friends.....I'm very sorry I have not been updating my blog - I've been hanging out in the closet again  - I tend to run away when I'm either stressed or trying to block everything out!!!   Thank you to my supporters who have continued to send me messages of encouragement .....my friends who never turned your backs on me - My best bud MIck (who made a visit to my house with a pedometer)  and my friend Lisa ,  Deanna,  Diana, and many more that have still continued to message me and get me motivated to get back on track!!!   

Its a New Year and I'm trying to remember my goals - WLS date needed so I can get my life back - Next week its another appt with the dr and this time she wants me to bring my hubby ....I need the help and support from my family as  I've been trying to do it by myself- I've started eating healthy this past week and started walking @ lunch as well - Need to step up the steps and bring my bike inside for more excercising !!

I really do appreciate any/all advice and support - I'm gonna get there....its just taking me a tad longer than I had hoped!!!!  Please drop me a message..... and again....thanks to all my friends @ OH ....you have really helped!!!!



Regards,
donna

I have not posted in a while as I've been too busy having a pity party with myself!!!! Now that its over....I'm hear to say.....I'm back for good!!!  I got myself all wrapped up in yearend at the job and lost sight of my goals.  Reminder to myself ......good things happen to good peeps and I'm good and deserve WLS!!!    

I tend to run and hide when I'm down in the dumps as I do not want to be a downer for everyone else.  However.....what I forgot is .... I do have many friends and I should have let them step in and set me straight!!!  Unfortuately, for me I skipped my last class on mindful eating as I was afraid to be down and quiet.....What I missed was all my new friends sharing stories and being there for each other and I should have been there too!!!   (Sorry to Cheryl....Yolanda....Shirley....Liz....and Mary)

After chatting with one of my best friends in GA yesterday....he reminded me to stay focused and not to be too hard on myself.  So I lagged for two weeks....basically get over it and get moving.   This week is bring lunch to work and walk at lunch.....drink plenty of water take vitamins as required and walk at night with my new walking partner (my aunt) I'm gonna get to that losers bench one way or another....and honestly....I'm sooooooooooooo ready for change!!!  For freeing myself from feeling like I need to hide out instead of enjoying life!!! (I'm way to young to miss out on everything life has to offer, for me and for my kids)

To all my OH friends....thank you so much for all your support....everybody has been wonderful and I'm gonna do this too!!!!    Preopt & postopt we are family now....and I'm thankful that my bud from GA....told me about this site. (love ya Mick..your the best!!!!!)  

A special shout out to....Deanna who I have so much in common with and we have become fast friends...you are awesome girlfriend and we will get there together!!!   Yvonne....your messages and blogs have been very motivating and up lifting....I only hope I can be as kind as you are and give back  as you have....you are sooooooooooooo beautiful inside and out....something to be very proud of !!!!  (thank you)

Thanks for listening.....We will win this battle!!!!
donna
(cali)

As another week goes by....more & more of my new friends are having there WLS surgeries.  A shout out to both Anthony & Sandra and best of luck this week; both of you will do great!!!  A special shout out to one of my best friends from GA , Mick who is down almost 90 lbs already!!! - That is totally awesome and something to be real proud of!!! (thanks for your words of encouragement as ya know I soooooooo need it!!)

I'm staying focused and have another appt on 10/5 - sure hope to get a scheduled date soon!!  Thanks to all for listening and please keep telling me to get off my butt.....and excercise...excercise & more excercise!!!  

Have a great week!!  Talk soon!
regards,
donna