I cannot believe it is already March and I am 20 months into this amazing journey! I am now 170 pounds and a size 10, although I will admit they are getting a bit snug with me being three months along. I am due Sept 26 with sweet baby number 1 and the hubby and I couldn't be more thrilled! All of my labs are wonderful and baby seems to be doing very well. I am so very humbled and thankful for this amazing opportunity to both get healthy, and to have a baby. Two years ago, I was not sure this would ever happen. I am healthy, happy, and very excited for the final 6 months of my pregnancy!

 My "now" pic

I cannot believe it is already October, and even more that I haven't written in a couple of months. I have just been too busy living! ;-) I love life right now. Love wearing a size 10 jeans and L top, love being in the 100's, and love feeling like I have energy to live life. I cannot believe I have lost over 145 pounds in 15 months...it is incredible. I lost another person!
I am working full time now between nannying and substitute teaching, and there is no way I could have done this last year. I miss having my own classroom, but love getting to experience all grade levels. Although, I must admit, it is a little weird getting asked for my phone number by seniors!
I am excited to go into the holiday season actually feeling "normal" and sometimes even pretty! I am excited to get my holiday dress! I am a little nervous about being tempted, but I know that I am satisfied with way less, and that feeling healthy and being healthy are more important than any cookie!
I have slacked on my exercise a bit though b/c I am working so much, but I really need to pick it up again as weight loss has slowed way down. I still want to lose another 20 pounds or so. Anyway, that is what is new in the life of Linds. RNY is still the best decision I have ever made!

Ahhh...August already?! I cannot believe I am just a little over 12 months out from RNY. I went to my grandma's 80th birthday bash yesterday and really enjoyed seeing extended family and friends that I haven't seen in awhile. Everyone was so encouraging, and I even got asked if I was "pregnant" because I "glowed!" No...definetly not pregnant, just VERY happy with my life in general. I love my RNY and am so glad for this decision. I am so thankful to have my life back, and to enjoy it. I never realized how unhappy I truly was until now. I feel better about my body, but I also am soooo much healthier. This has been a process, and will always be. I still want to lose another 30 pounds or so, but I am taking it one day at a time. I am just so thankful to feel more "normal." Feeling happy and blessed!

So on July 30, I will be exactly one year out from surgery. I really wanted to get down to 180 pounds by this time, but since I started at 330 pounds and am down to the 190's I still think I am doing pretty well. Still, I am going to work my buns off for the next 1.5 weeks to try and make it happen. My life has changed so much in one year it is really amazing to think about. Not only do I look better, but I actually feel 29 and not 60. This has been so much work, and I know it is a lifetime committment, but I am so blessed by my RNY, family, friends, and friends on Obesity Health. All of you have truly been a motivating force for me, and there are not words to describe how very thankful and appreciative I am. I hope that as I continue on in this process that I can help someone the way that you all have helped and encouraged me. Thank you.