my 1 year anniversary (3-14-08)
Well it's almost been a year!
Through my journey I've had good,medium,and a few poor days.Overall it's been worth it and I'm happy.Last weekend I went up to Duluth and celebrated.I walked along the lake walk by Lake superior.Ducks flying around ,dogs running and kids playing.One year ago today i could never of had been able to walk as far, and as long.1 hour (One day )and 1 hour and 20 min the other day(It was not all flat ground either)I only stopped once to enjoy the scenery.I lost 40 lbs before my surgery and 140 after.Total=180.Right now I'm at another stand still with maintaining my weight,but I'm not going to knock myself down I've had a nice accomplishment so far.I haven't gained any weight back..Also 1 more thing to share is that while i was in Duluth I climbed about 25 flights of steps.Our hotel was on the top level and Duluth has so many hills.I kept thinking to myself that i can do more in life that i never could of done in life before.I'll be coming back to coffee soon,but I had a few things i had to get done.Miss seeing you all.
Tracy R
Through my journey I've had good,medium,and a few poor days.Overall it's been worth it and I'm happy.Last weekend I went up to Duluth and celebrated.I walked along the lake walk by Lake superior.Ducks flying around ,dogs running and kids playing.One year ago today i could never of had been able to walk as far, and as long.1 hour (One day )and 1 hour and 20 min the other day(It was not all flat ground either)I only stopped once to enjoy the scenery.I lost 40 lbs before my surgery and 140 after.Total=180.Right now I'm at another stand still with maintaining my weight,but I'm not going to knock myself down I've had a nice accomplishment so far.I haven't gained any weight back..Also 1 more thing to share is that while i was in Duluth I climbed about 25 flights of steps.Our hotel was on the top level and Duluth has so many hills.I kept thinking to myself that i can do more in life that i never could of done in life before.I'll be coming back to coffee soon,but I had a few things i had to get done.Miss seeing you all.
Tracy R

Congratulations Tracy!
wow...25 flights of steps! that's incredible!
You have made huge improvments in your health this last year! And you are right in not knocking yourself down about your stand still. I am sure you body is doing alot of readjusting after such a huge change this past year!
Best wishes to you!
Natalie
wow...25 flights of steps! that's incredible!
You have made huge improvments in your health this last year! And you are right in not knocking yourself down about your stand still. I am sure you body is doing alot of readjusting after such a huge change this past year!
Best wishes to you!
Natalie
Tracy -- happy surgiversary!!! :-) You have done an amazing job... you have come to Maple Grove coffee and have been such a motivation for me. Every time I see you, you are thinner.. your face is thinner, you look happier!!! Congrats to losing 180lbs!! WOW!!