It has been five years this month that I had my surgery.  I am happier and I feel better than I have in at least twenty five years. I know that my decision to have surgery was the right decision for me. I can keep up with my life that includes a 2 year old grandson now. I can play and keep up. My health is better than it has been in ages. I take no meds what so ever and I love that! I pay attention to every thing I eat and plan what to eat now. I take a lunch to work everyday and that makes it so easy to watch what you eat. Fast food is a thing of the past. One big new thing....I can wear high heels again! : )

I am doing Zumba and still walking and running. I feel a tiredness in my muscles. The new newsletter came out asking "Are you getting enough protein?". After reading it I have decided to do the protein shakes again. I swore off of them after I had to drink them after surgery. If anyone has a suggestion for a product they like, I would love to get the name of it. I would probably be mixing it into fruit smoothies and I don't like chocolate flavored ones.Other than the muscle fatigue I feel good. Being able to walk, run and dance is wonderful. I am still happy everyday I made the choice to have my surgery : ). I even have a two piece this year!

 I am walking and eating much more carefully. Don't want holiday weight gain to get me! I am still happy, happy, happy!

 Holiday eating has begun! This sucks, I have gained five pounds and it's only Thanksgiving. I am cutting off baking or at least keeping any around my house. If I bake it must leave immediately. I have been going to support group a few times, it is good motivation. It's funny how I am cold a lot. When I was really heavy I would sweat trying to get my hair blown dry! I am going to walk the dog, he needs it as much as I do! I am looking for tips from people who have been on this journey but I know you all are out there having fun. I did the same thing. I blogged regularly until I lost enough to go have fun too. I remember reading blog after blog before I had surgery, it helped me to make my decision. I hope by picking this back up I can help myself and others too! 

Happy Holidays and good luck!

 I am just maintaining and not losing. I have increased the exercise but I think the stress of looking for a job is not helping. Any tips to get past a plateau? Not working has given me too much time to cook and bake. I love this time of year and now feel the need to be very careful : )