gym natzi and pink boxing gloves

Friday 14- March-2008 I joined the gym. I am 7 yrs post op RNY. I initially lost 100 pounds. Over last couple years 30 has crept on. I take full responsibility for this by all means. I have also been diagnosed in this time with hypoglycemia, inactive thyroid, depression (nothing new), stress from kids and life in general. Anyhow.....during this time I stopped eating.......my calories were in the 700-900 range per day ....thats slows the metabolism and the body goes into starvation mode so I am told and stores everything as fat...... anyhow.......I joined the gym.......first time........and in my first week I have lost 3 pounds and inches everywhere.....even my calves........ I work out everyday and lift weights every other....I also just started to box......no contact....just me and the bag.....I got these rocking pink boxing gloves....anyhow....Tracy.....also known as my GYM NATZI......wakes me at 4 am to get on my treadmill.....then I go to work and go to the gym for another 1-2 hours of treadmill depending on if it is weight night. Last night I got to box.....how liberating...he had me box continuously (sp) for 3 minutes.....I did 5 sets of that.....he is so proud. I am 1 yr post op plastics...got my girls lifted and implanted.......so the weights are tough but I tell my self it has to be this way..........just when I thought my life was going no where and I was in a viscious circle of weight gain after RNY.............I met Tracy..............he saw me today in my normal clothes and said I was hot and clean up real well...... I just wanted to share.....for the first time since my initial 3 years after surgery I am happy. it can be done......dont give up take care  tammy

Tami, congratulations; I keep trying exercise and then give up......just can't at this point find what I like and stick to it.  I know how important it is so I'll keep trying, maybe someday I'll become a gym rat.

Hey there cutie patootie! I'm glad things are going so good for you!  I'm sure you clean up great but I bet you are adorable in pink boxing gloves too. Between the pink pair and the pair of girls! I bet you when you walk in...all the guys take a break at ringside!  hehehe Good for you!   I would definately punch someone if they woke me up at 4 am!  Hugs Anita