Checkin in

Wow, there are a lot of new faces here.  Congrats to those starting their journey and to those who are recent post-ops, and those who are oldies but goodies! :)

I'm sorry that I haven't been around much. 

I'm doing great.  I've lost 95 pounds and counting.  I have been a "slow" loser since day one...I've lost in a year and a half what it has taken many of you to lose in a few months. lol!  But, it has never gotten me down...as long as the scale is going in the right direction, that's fine by me.  I feel great, wear sizes in the single digits, and am the lowest weight I've been in 18 years!

So, New Year means new motivations.  I'm going to step up my exercise and be more consistant.  Yes, I slacked with  my exercise regimin over the holidays, but I'm going back on track this week.  I am going to "force" myself to eat breakfast. I really struggle this one as I'm not hungry at all until about noon.  Even if it's a couple slices of cheese or deli meat on my way out the door for work, its better than nothing.  BUT, I'm going to try and do oatmeal. I put the box out tonight to remind myself in the morning to make time for it.  Who knows - this one change could be the thing that gets my metabolism going.   I'm going to balance out my coffee and water drinking.  I have been drinking more coffee than water.  Grant it, it has no calories, bu****er comes first and I need to balance that better. 

Those are my challenges.  What are yours? 

I've missed the boards and hope everyone is happy and blessed in the new year!

(((Hugs)))

Michelle

Michelle,

Glad to see you again........Congrats on the 95 pounds........I'm a slow looser too, but that's okay, at my 1 year appointment my Doctor told me I lost 94% of my excess weight, and he was very happy with me.......

My 2009 challenges........I need to exercise more.......And get in more water......

Hope to see you around more in 2009......Kelly

Good to see you too Kelly!  You've done great too and you should be proud of yourself.  You look smashing! :)

I'm with you on the water - I am going to make sure I get AT LEAST my 8 glasses in but will try to shoot for more.

(((Hugs)))

M.

Hey Sweetie!!!  Been thinking about you and a wondering how ya are???  Good to see your bright and positive beautiful face here!!!
Miss ya tons

Hey there girlie!  I miss you too and hope we can meet up one of these days! 

(((Hugs))))

xoxo

M.

Hello Michelle....how wonderful to see you here this morning!!

You look beautiful as always! Congrats on the 95 pounds...I am so happy for you.

I am doing okay. Gained a couple pounds over the holidays..ugh! I am working on losing that now. I refuse to go back the other direction!! Maintaining  to me is so much harder then losing. Got to find that right balance.

Love and hugs....connie d

Thanks Connie!  You have done AMAZING and are truly inspirational.  Don't beat yourself up over holidays - it happens to the best of us and at least the difference now than before WLS, is you have it under control. No  more of this "out of control" business for us.  No siree!

(((Hugs)))

M.

Hi Michelle I am glad to see you on the boards. And you are looking great and have a great attitude.
I think my challenges are to get the milk and fluids in. As well as some exercising.

It's our time to shine on 09'.

((((((HUGS)))))

Thanks Jennifer!  You are looking phenominal!!!  Congrats on getting to your goal and then some!!!

(((Hugs)))

M.