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5year Anniversary! - My journey wasn't the easiest but definitely worth it. This week I went for my yearly gynecological appointment. The first thing my OB/GYN said to me was that I have done awesome m...

It's been a while time to get back on track! - From one extreme to another. The school year is a time of intense stress for me. This summer has been a time of extreme boredom. I lack motivation for anything! I had the greatest ...

Exercising like never before! Scales are going up - I joined a gym in May. I have been taking 3 to 4 classes one day and 2 the next excluding Saturdays I take one. Sundays 0 they aren't open. Instead of losing weight I am gaining. I...

Help!! Exercising gaining not losing?? - I am almost 4 yrs out from RNY. I have joined a gym. I have been worried about my weight creeping up. I have gained 10lbs in a year. I have always exercised but I have been exerci...

Today is a new day. A new beginning. - I will stay in control today. Just for today I will make good choices. I will think of myself in a positive light. I don't have to conquer the world but live for today. I am impor...

Calories?? - Maintaining has been a tough journey for me. I was wondering on average how many calories do you take in a day? How much protein? Water etc? Got to get this boat back on course!

I have survived! - I guess the flu is one way to drop rebound weight! 8lbs in 4 days. It's a great time to get my tool belt back on. With everyone being sick I am so ready for life to just get back t...

The flu has hit hard at home. - I started not feeling well Saturday. My daughter had to go to ECU for a seminar. We planned to go shopping and have a girls day afterward. I couldn't put my finger on it but I thou...

Count Your Blessings - This neck pain is no fun but I will take it over where I was 3 years ago today. On Thanksgiving morning in 2009 I wasn't stuffing a turkey I was fighting for my life from a bowe...

How many calories do you eat a day? - Moms check up went well. I was logging my food dairy as I was waiting on her doctor. What is your goal each day? According to my food log I am not eating enough? Don't want to go o...

Keep swinging lizards - I am feeling better but will have to go without meds today to take my mom to the doctor 2 hrs away. She has an appointment with a cardiologist to figure out the plan of action. Day...

3 yr check up a no go! - Instead I ended up at urgent care with severe muscle spasms in my neck. Just let me say I would have rather faced the music of a little weight gain than what I am experiencing righ...

Tomorrow is my 3 year check up - Prayers please! Life has had me on a whirl wind. I am scared to face my dr tomorrow. Feeling like a failure but I am going to be brave and face the music. I am teaching a multiage ...

I think I can..I think I can! - Almost 3 years out. This has been the hardest year yet! Today I am 8lbs higher than last year I wish someone would come up with a treadmill in the car! My commute is killing me. I...

What time of day do you exercise? I am struggling - I started a new job and with my long commute I am struggling with finding the time to exercise like I should. I have to be at work early. I leave home at 6:10am. I get up at 5 am w...

Add lib by dreambrands has anyone tried it? -  Add lib by dreambrands has anyone tried it? I saw a commercial on tv last night. It is supposed to be really good for anxiety, focus, energy, mood, and desire. It is supposed to b...

Got to get back to my ROOTS! Stress sucks! - I have accepted the job of my dreams but I am so stressed out right now trying to get into a groove.  I am not eating like I should. I cannot seem to fit in workouts. I am up at 5....

New school year just around the corner many change - We go back to school Monday. At the beginning of the summer I was reassigned to 5th grade from 1st grade. Dear hubby moved me in about 2 weeks ago. Yesterday I found out I was reas...

UUUGGGHHH! Where is the balance? Maintaining is so - STRESS CARBING is sooo bad. I have definately fallen victim to this. I cannot seem to get back on the horse. OMG. I went to get my yearly pap smear/physical, etc. I am way up! 10 l...

Wow moment - Yesterday I was at the opening ceremonies for my son's State Dixie Youth Tournament. It started down pouring. While under the tent I saw a lady was drinking a neat looking Isopure ...

Predisone BLAHHHS!~ - I have been on predisone for a few days now today I am feeling really depressed. Last night I had a great night with a dear friend we walked and talked for hours. We set out to exe...

Is this safe? Predisone 30mg and hydroxyz hcl 25mg - My DH came home from work one morning last week and wrapped his arms around my waist. I was standing in the mirror in my bra and panties getting ready for work. This was really swe...

I've fallen off the wagon and pray I can get back - I have seen the scales climb~ UGGGHH. It is all my fault. I have let the end of the year stress ruin my success. Carb monster has me possessed.  I have to get back on track. I have...

Believe it or not...I am coaching cheerleading! - Yes you heard me right I am coaching cheerleading. I am excited. I was a cheerleader in high school but to me this is definately a milestone. My son is going into the 7th grade whi...

First 5K! I am addicted! - http://images.obesityhelp.com/uploads/profile/881318/albums/85258/me%20at%20my%20first%205k.jpg Picture of us after the race. Loved it. For the record we didn't cheat. There wer...