Coming back after a long time away.......

Hello,

Good morning and Happy Friday Veteran's Day!!! I haven't been in the website in months!!!!! I don't even remember when was the last time I was here.

I just wanted to check in.... I have had a very difficult year emotionally and physically.  Honestly I haven't lost anything this year.  The year started very difficult with my family situation (maybe some of you know it from my posts earlier this year) separation from my family, then in May my dad passed away, still was dealing with the best way I can put it sort of "outcast" treatment from my mom and brother (because they think that my husd changed me because they can't accept that I am now mentallly in control of my life and I don't let them manipulate me anymore), then had a change of boss at work (I really liked my previous boss), somehow I lost my way in concentrating in losing weight.

But I thank God for all these experiences because they have made me grow more spiritually.  About 3 months ago, I went back to Church...haven't been to one since my dad passed away and when I did a Mass in his name several months after he passed.  I really had a emotional/spiritual breakthru, the priest that did Mass that morning really touched a nerve in me and then had a meeting with him that truly helped me honestly get my faith back. 

All these experiences showed me something new...and I think I needed them to really look inside of me and get my head on straight.

My RNY was in Dec of 2008, after about a year and a half I lost like 130 lbs.. I have gained like 15 lbs but I am working on it again.  I deviated from plan... I am one of those who don't dump on anything, so when I get hungry I snack on not so healthy things... but it has changed this week.

I am with Weigh****chers for the support but honestly haven't followed plan at all... also stopped working out ... I have started but then drop it and I haven't been consistent.

Today I am determined to start putting the pieces together... today I restarted working out.. regardless if it is Friday...the body doesn't know what day it is....

I am really happy and thank God every day for my husband (for his unconditional love and support), for my close friends, for the priest that God put in my life so that I return to HIM, for my doggies, for my job, for my health, and for everything He has given me.

I truly believe that things do happen for a reason when they happen.

I will be coming to this website at least once a week to report on my progress.  I need another 100 lbs to lose.  My goal was to have lost another 60 lbs by end of year but now... my goal is 20-25 lbs I will be happy.

Have a wonderful day... now need to get ready for work.. (yes, I do work today) :-)

Happy Veteran's Day!!!!!

Maria

Glad that you are back and that you are working on regaining control.  Hope all goes well.

Great post! Very inspirational to me. Love where you are and how your integrating your faith into your life. Keep up the great work you've started again!