Almost a year ago....

Sep 02, 2012

I had my surgery. It was the BEST DECISION I EVER MADE!!!!

Yes, the first couple of months were rough. I am still EXTREMELY restricted, and cannot eat a lot of food- quantity wise, as well as certain foods I dont tolerate. I thought I would list the ups and downs:

Downs:
Cannot eat a 'normal' sized meal.
Cannot eat sugary foods without getting sick.
The smell of greasy foods makes me nauseaus. 
I cannot sit still, and it hurts to not move

Ups:
I cannot sit still! I NEED to move
I can jog - granted, not long, but I can jog
I enjoy working out
I'm wearing MUCH smaller clothes
I was able to shop in a normal clothes store this weekend
The foods I eat fuel my body - I dont eat for pleasure
I lost a shoe size
I can swim in public and not be embarassed.


As you can see, the ups outweigh the downs... I love the losses I have had so far, and am not really too upset about not being able to eat certain things, or eat a lot. I am grateful for the work the doctor's did - and will continue to work hard to ensure success. I want to know how much further I can push my body, and see how much more I can do. I want to run. I want to water ski. I want to kayak. I want to do SO much more!!! 

I have started the Insanity workout.... My legs are like jello, but I am determined to get into shape, and this is the best bet. I am going to get skinny, healthy and happy. 

Almost 150 pounds down - another 87 more to go... My goal weight is 165- or less... I realize it will take longer than a year to get there, but I WILL do it. I'm determined!! 

I will continue my eating the way I have been - its working. I want to be toned, fit and in shape. My goal is abs - muscles... fit. I want to be fit. 

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