Bouncing with joy!

May 31, 2011

 I swore to myself that I wouldn't be one of those people who start losing weight and then abandon my blog but of course I have become that person.  I see what happens!  We get healthier and feeling better, more confiden and suddenly blogging about my weight isn't at the top of my fun activities list!  However, I really do want to document my journey so I'm back to update this thing.

My surgery was 8 months ago and I've lost 85 lbs.  I hate to say that I've lost it because I don't hope to find it!  It's been shed and it's gone for good.  My number would be bigger if I was more dedicated to exercising; I know that and even with all my extra energy it's still a challenge to discipline myself into working out.  I do walk (just not often enough), do some light weights and even play with a hula hoop.  It's nice to just be moving around and doing the simplest things like showering without getting tired.

I've reconnected with an old friend that I was terrified to see in person since he hadn't seen me since I gained so much weight.  Now that I'm more confident and comfortable as I'm shrinking I see him often and I told him all about my surgery and now he's with me on my journey.  

On the other hand, I've taken an online friendship to a new level and now have an actual relationship.  We are separarted by distance for the moment but I also was honest with him about my surgery and he's been a wonderful support and boost to my confidence.  Also, not bad motivation to work out more.  

Life is good. This surgery and Dr. Alvarez changed my life for the better, forever.  

 

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