Happy Healthy and Fit

Dec 10, 2009

Here I am....I weigh 162lbs and I am a size 10P - 12P depending on the clothing.  In just a couple of weeks I will be at 6 months post-op! 

It is unbelievable to think --- I was 250 lbs at a size 18-20, just six months ago.

How do I feel?

Happy, Healthy and Fit is my answer!  It is not easy.  I constantly read labels, I control my portions and I make sure I get in some additional exercise everyday.  It is a whole new lifestyle and there is discipline and focus involved.  My cousin Vanessa just got WLS a few days ago.  I have became her inspiration.  Now, there are four of us in the family who have undergone this procedure.  We all chose the Gastric Bypass.  It is the best decision we could have made. Diabetes and obesity run in our family.

I feel so much better and I continue to lose weight.  I can ride a bike, get in and out of the car with ease and walk all the aisles at the supermarket without getting tired or getting pain in my hip and knee.

Many times I get complimented in public when I dress up and go out with my boyfriend Scott.  I am not used to this type of attention and I humbly and quietly say 'Thank You'.  Inside I am thinking 'oh my gosh, if they only knew how heavy I used to be, and what I am doing to maintain this!'

It is good to feel beautiful!

Is is without challenge and perfect?  Absolutely not, I am anemic and I am on iron therapy.  I have to check my blood every month.  Also, I am a bit deficient in Vitamin D.  A few months back I was deficient in Calcium and now I am back on track.  My potassium levels would also get low and it sent me to the emergency room a couple of times.  Now, I am doing fine again and it is controlled.  I cannot stress enough....take your vitamins!!! It's the only way to stay healthy.  Also, make sure to drink plenty of water; dehydration is not good.

Eat right, stay focused and do not sway from your new lifestyle. Get that exercise in!

This Holiday Season 2009 --- I wish all of you and abundance of health, happiness and fitness !  You deserve to be happy, healthy and fit!!!  May you stay on track and stick to your goals in the New Year 2010!

With Kindness,

Araceli "Arci" Gonzalez

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