8 month update

Mar 17, 2013

 

Well, today I finally decided to purge my closet. Years ago, I was always afraid to get rid of the big clothes just in case I needed them again.  I pray every day that I follow the guidelines and make the best use of this tool I was given.  Every day is a victory as I get closer to the goal weight. However, I have achieved so much in the way of better health including less joint and muscle pains, fatigue and headaches.    I do realize that I have to keep myself in check from too much retail therapy because its such a rush not having to shop in plus size stores... However, shoe shopping is frustrating... Can't seem to find the right shoes for work since my shoe size has also changed. Very small price to pay for all the other benefits. After 8 months, I rarely stress out about what to eat... I still have slip ups with eating too quickly but more importantly I'm better at identifying good choices just about anywhere. (Side note: in heaven that sushi zushi will make any roll rice less).   While WLS isn't for everybody, it was the best thing that I could have done considering the state that I was in. As I was pulling clothes out of my closet, I found a size 26 pair of jeggings. I cried not simply because they were a size 26... I cried because I realize that when I was wearing those, I wasn't living my life... I was avoiding family, life long friends, travel/airplanes, exercise and so much more.   I am really appreciative of life and will do everything to maintain a good quality of life for me and my family.

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