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It's been quite a while. Why? I have been out and about and living life of course! It's been 3 yrs (YAY!) and a yo yo with the losing. My hubby and I have reconciled (YAY!) and well, I am in a good place.

I have dropped off in ALOT of areas. The main one being, yes you got it, EXERCISE!!! I was doing so well and somewhere last summer, I went from everyday to every other day to twice a week...well you get it. So now my challenge is getting back on a schedule. I have worked out but its just not daily like I was in the beginning. I can say that working out early in the process really did help though. I can tell that even now when I workout, I still have the urge to jog...even though its been months. I still don't get winded as easily, I still can lift weights. I just need to GET ON A ROUTINE!!!  Well atleast I know. LOL

As for eating, oh boy...where do I begin. Well, I can surely eat more than a cup of food that's for sure and I have gained...first 5, then 10, then 15, then 20 lbs...yes TWENTY lbs but you know, I look at this gain and I'm thankful because even with gaining, all in all I STILL have lost over 100 lbs!!! woohooo I am no longer my weight and food is not my main focus in life. Thank you God..I really am thankful. The best part is I have my tool which can be filled, my pouch made smaller and I can always go back to the basics that I learned in the beginning.

I also have never gone to a support group...that's something else that I am going to incorporate into my life.

So I am going to try to keep my blog updated more and who knows, maybe it will assist in getting me back on track. I'm hopeful and thank God...I'm happy

See you soon...

Well parting is such sweet sorrow as they say. I have lost both 125 lbs this year and my husband has decided to up and leave. One brings me deep regret but the other, so much joy. It's been a tough year OH fam! I am happy with setting a goal and meeting it. My goal was 245 but I have surpassed that and I am happy about it. So although one area of my life seems to be a mess, there is a bright side. My husband and I have been apart since March and have had many, many excuses as to why but in the end, I put all of my trust in God and know that He will take care of it all. Without my faith, I have nothing!

I hope that everyone is doing well...don't worry, I am doing great, I feel great and I look AWESOME! LOL...got to keep yourself motivated and lifted up. If you wait for someone else to do it, you will die waiting. :)

You know that saying when one door closes, another opens? Well I believe that God is doing this for a reason. He knows that I want a baby, am close to 40 and He knows my heart and... well just wait to see what 2010 brings! Will keep you all posted...

Love you all,
Fonda

This is almost scary all...I am dropping weight at a faster rate than when I first got the surgery. I have had another surgery as mentioned earlier and I think it may be the boost that I needed. I am excited about what I am experiencing but I do have a little problem with the loose skin. So back to the gym I go. I have to admit I dropped WAY off the bandwagon where working out is concerned but I know it happens. All I have to do is get back to it....So just wanted to post a few lines to let you all know what is going on and to hopefully motivate someone just starting out. IT WORKS ALL!!!!! :)

God bless you and yours

WOW, where did time go? I am so excited. Today I got on the scale and it read 257. I can honestly say this surgery works and I tell any and everyone that I would not trade it for anything. I feel so much better. I have shed OVER 100 LBS!!!! Say what. I am excited about losing this last 12 lbs. My goal is 245 and at the rate I am going, that will more than likely be achieved before the end of the summer. I am also willing to bet that I might lose more.

A few changes that I have noticed are...my knees no longer hurt - even when I wear heels and walk up stairs, My backaches are gone, my side used to hurt all the time...that is now gone, my breasts are much smaller but are perfectly sized to me (LOL) - I am gone down several bra sizes and dress sizes, I am a size 18 down from a 26, I breath with ease, my skin is clear (probably all the bad food I was putting in), sex is off the chain! ('nuf said), my husband can get his arms all the way around me, and the big kicker...I went home to VA and there were several people that had no idea who I was!!!

If you are considering the surgery and have any doubts let me tell you....GO FOR IT and never, ever look back. It really works and I would not change my decision for all the bread, sugar, candy or fried chicken in the world. I have had my slips and I have fallen PLENTY of times but I got back up, got on the saddle and kept riding. YOU CAN DO THIS!

God bless

I know it 's been quite a while but much going on these days. Here is a quick update: I finally hit 100 lbs lost from my highest weight of 365 (I was 350 at surgery) . I am now 259 and I feel great! My knees don't hurt, I can BREATHE, my backaches are gone, of course we have heard the period story long ago  LOL,  my inner thighs (although they still rub) are nowhere near as chaffed as they used to be, I am down to a size 18 pushing down on a 16 (down from a 26!) and I am just plain long happy with where I am at this point. YES I AM!!!

I recently had to have surgery (5/12) to remove a mass from my pelvic region and my left ovary and fallopian tube was also removed. I praise God because He is preparing me for a baby..OH YES HE IS!   During this process I got very sick from the anesthesia and could keep nothing down. So what did I do? I dropped 15 lbs in no time flat!. Then there was the liquid diet (we have all been there and done that...I had to do it AGAIN) and not having a desire to eat that bought the rest off. I am really happy with my results thus far and I think that by the time I return to work on 6/29, I will probably be down to 250. It seems that I am losing at a speed faster than when I first began the journey. WOW...anyway. I hope that all is well in your world and will check in very soon.

Peace and blessings!

 I know it's been quite some time since I posted anything. I even missed my one year bandiversary.  So much has happened in my life and there is not enough room here to post it! Just know that God has done something in me that has changed my life forever. Even with surgery, I was still not fulfilled and even being saved, I was not in full relationship with God. So on 12/31/08, God said enough...let's deal with this NOW.
I was prompted through prayer to release all of past hurts, pains and bad memories. Then I was told to let go of any friendships, relationships, FAMILY etc that were tearing at my soul and not uplifting. You know what...I feel so much better! 

Anyway, aside from that, my weight loss is progressing and I am glad because I was at a standstill for a while (probably stress induced as well). I had a fill back in Feb/Mar (can't remember) and it kickstarted everything. I have lost over 10 lbs!! I am still at my exercising  just not as much as I once was. I think it is time for a change...walking the track/treadmill and using the elliptical has lost its challenge. Recently, a woman that I met invited me to a dance class so that's my next move and I hope it will motivate me back into daily activity.

So OH fam....I am still here. Thanks for your prayers, uplifting emails and thoughts. It meant everything!

Well I have hit a place that I only have 40 lbs to lose and I am happy about it. I am attempting to reach 100 lbs lost by my one year date. I have an appt with Dr. V in January and will ask for a fill. I have not reached my sweet spot yet because it is taking me three or more weeks to lost 2 lbs. I am happy with my progress though and I am very thankful for surgery.  Now for a few words of thanks:

To all of you... I just want to say THANKS for your encouraging words, emails, pictures and thoughts. It has meant the world to me and has helped on this journey.

To my friend 1first love...thanks for being my workout buddy and a source of motivation and inspiration. Our lives could not have connected at a better time.

To Harriet (HATDA)...you are the bomb! I have looked up to you the entire time and I appreciate your motivating words and emails.

To Faith...WOW, you look and feel great! I can see it through your beautiful smile and read it in your blog. Love the new hair!  Thanks for calling and checking in on me.

To Ro...we will eventually get up and hang out!!! You look AMAZING and I am sooo happy for you.

I just felt that to get across this bridge you must thank everyone that is there cheering you on! THANKS to you all!!

Fonda

Ok, so today I was sitting here thinking great I have lost 65 lbs and great I exercise everyday and wonderful I am wearing smaller clothes and COOL my family thinks I look like a million bucks. Then I was like but WHY HAVEN'T I LOST MORE...you know the whiny voice that enters your head? Well anyway, I opened my tracker and saw that I only have 46 lbs to reach a ONE HUNDRED POUND LOSS. OMG!!! Can you say shocked? That is what I was...I am sitting here whining instead of thanking my heavenly Father for the blessings of health, life, strength, friends, family, a roof over my head, a car to drive, food, NO PILLS for ailments. Y'all...I have said it before and I will say it again and again and again G O D I S G O O D!!!! He really is and I will stop today complaining and whining and thank Him for blessing me to be able to reach such a milestone. Yes, only having 47 lbs left to goal is definitely a milestone and I am so blessed to have each of you to share it with.

Go on and sing like Regina Belle...you know that God my God...God is goooooddd. Oh He brought me out of darkness God is gooooddd!

Oh yeah, I hear ya! :)

OK, so I am putting myself up to a challenge. I live in Smyrna, GA not far from Kennesaw Mountain. It is a HUGE mountain that many hike up and visitors go to see. Well I have never hiked anything in my 37 years so I am going for it y'all!!! I want to meet this challenge by the end of January and have set a date of the last weeked in January...January 31st. Wish me luck...and prayers of course.

I also want to extend a hug to my friend 1love...she is a trooper y'all. EVERY morning at 5:30 I get my call...let's go! LOL...if you want to exercise but have not started yet, get a partner that will stay on you. Trust and believe, I do the same for her. :)

God bless...

How can you tell me I can't be...who? ME? Seriously?...I am because of He and She and WE collectively!!! Our minds are greater than any has ever imagined...our voices soft but strong. Are we wrong??? To want to get along? Come one...come all...come STRONG.
Fonda Watson
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As we move into the dawn of a new day, I pray for President elect Obama. I ask that the Lord watch over him, keep him at peace, lead his thoughts and actions, cover and protect him, move him in a mighty way and watch over his family and decisions. In Jesus name...

I am overwhelmed with excitement on this, a new day. All I can hear is Patti Labelle's song "It's a new day" in my head. As an African American, I can truly say that there is a feeling in our communities and families that can only be described as peace filled. As I listened to the acceptance speech last night, I froze because it hit me...all at once...that history has been changed FOREVER!!! The land that was built of the backs of slaves has been returned to the very ones that, through blood, sweat, pain and tears, built this dear land that I love. God is good and we are blessed. I know that we have elected the right man to lead this country and that from this day forward, we can say we witnessed a miracle!

God bless America...land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her, through the night with the light from above. From the mountains, to the valleys, to the ocean white with foam. GOD BLESS AMERICA...my HOME...SWEET...HOME!!!